Is this course right for a Surat student?
Schools in Surat sit across Gujarat Board (GSEB), CBSE and ICSE. GSEB is a board we teach directly, so a Surat student on the Gujarat Board is taught their own paper pattern.
What IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science (CS) covers
The course follows the full syllabus, 10 units.
- 1. Data Representation
Number systems: binary, denary and hexadecimal; Converting between binary, denary and hexadecimal; Two's complement and binary arithmetic (binary shifts); Text, sound and image representation - 2. Data Transmission
Packets and packet switching; Serial vs parallel, simplex/half-duplex/full-duplex transmission; Universal Serial Bus (USB); Error detection: parity check, checksum, check digit, ARQ, echo check - 3. Hardware
Computer architecture and the CPU; von Neumann model; Core, cache and clock speed; fetch-decode-execute cycle; Embedded systems; Input and output devices - 4. Software
System software vs application software; Operating systems and their functions; Interrupts and the role of the OS; High- and low-level languages; compilers, interpreters and assemblers - 5. The Internet and Its Uses
The internet vs the world wide web; URLs; HTTP and HTTPS; web browsers and how web pages are retrieved; Cookies: session and persistent; Digital currency and blockchain - 6. Automated and Emerging Technologies
Automated systems: sensors, microprocessors and actuators; Robotics and the characteristics of robots; Artificial intelligence: expert systems and machine learning; Advantages, disadvantages and applications of emerging technologies - 7. Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving
Program development life cycle (analysis, design, coding, testing); Computational thinking: decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition; Pseudocode and flowcharts; Standard methods of solution: linear/bubble sort, linear/binary search, totalling, counting - 8. Programming
Declaring and using variables and constants; basic data types; Input, output, sequence, selection and iteration; Nested statements; counts and totals; One-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays
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Students from around Surat
A student anywhere in Surat can take IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science (CS) with us — Across, Adajan, Being or City included — because the class is online and there is no centre to travel to. Surat sits in Gujarat, where the Gujarat Board (GSEB) runs alongside the national boards, so we are asked about both.
How Surat students attend
Every class is live at Indian Standard Time, in a small batch or one-to-one. Nothing is pre-recorded, so a student in Surat asks questions in the moment, exactly as they would in a classroom. Recordings are provided for revision only.
What students & parents say
4.9/5 from 36 verified reviews.
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The course's greatest benefit for me was the profound comprehension of the core principles it fostered, which has been pivotal in enhancing my academic foundation.
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I was able to get my doubts cleared and I had access to a lot of material. Always got response within the committed time.
Frequently asked questions
Do you teach IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science (CS) to students in Surat?+
Yes. Classes are live and online, so a student in Surat joins the same small batch or one-to-one session as anyone else, at Indian Standard Time, taught by Kajal Ma'am.
Which board does this suit in Surat?+
Schools in Surat sit across Gujarat Board (GSEB), CBSE and ICSE. GSEB is a board we teach directly, so a Surat student on the Gujarat Board is taught their own paper pattern.
How many units are in IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science (CS)?+
10 units.
Is there a free demo class for Surat students?+
Yes. You see a real class before any payment. Message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange it.
