Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing (0860) Practice

What Computing covers at each stage

A quick look at what's new before you pick a topic below. For the full picture across all three subjects, see the complete Stage 7–9 guide.

Stage 7 · Age 11–12

Computational thinking and programming with flowcharts and Python fundamentals, alongside managing data, networks and computer systems.

Stage 8 · Age 12–13

Pseudocode replaces flowcharts as the main way of writing out algorithms — students who found Stage 7 logic straightforward can still find this shift to text-based notation tricky.

Stage 9 · Age 13–14

Algorithmic thinking deepens with full iteration and algorithm comparison, plus a substantial unit on AI and computerisation.

Stage 7 · Computing · 7 boosters

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💻 Computational Thinking and Programming

3 boosters

C·P1 · Stage 7

Flowcharts and Selection

Flowcharts · Selection and logic in flowcharts · Pattern recognition and sub-routines

C·P2 · Stage 7

Text-Based Programming and Python

Introduction to text-based programming · Python programming fundamentals

C·P3 · Stage 7

Software Development and Physical Computing

Software development and testing · Physical computing

🗄️ Managing Data

2 boosters

C·D1 · Stage 7

Spreadsheets and Modelling

Spreadsheets · Modelling with spreadsheets

C·D2 · Stage 7

Databases and Data Collection

Databases · Data collection methods

🌐 Networks and Digital Communication

1 booster

C·N1 · Stage 7

Networks, Websites and Data Transmission

Accessing websites · Types of network · Data transmission

🖥️ Computer Systems

1 booster

C·S1 · Stage 7

Computer Systems, Logic and AI

Computer design · Types of software · Data representation · Logic gates · Automation and AI

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Stage 7 Full Bundle

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All Subjects · Stage 7

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Stage 8 · Computing · 7 boosters

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💻 Computational Thinking and Programming

3 boosters

C·P1 · Stage 8

Pseudocode and Selection

Pseudocode · Selection in pseudocode · Searching algorithms

C·P2 · Stage 8

Programming and Data

Conditional statements · Data in text-based programs · Library programs

C·P3 · Stage 8

Software Development and Physical Computing

Software development · Physical computing

🗄️ Managing Data

1 booster

C·D1 · Stage 8

Modelling and Databases

Modelling · Data and databases

🌐 Networks and Digital Communication

1 booster

C·N1 · Stage 8

Networks and Data Transmission Security

Types of network · Data transmission and security

🖥️ Computer Systems

2 boosters

C·S1 · Stage 8

Computer Architecture, Software and Data

Computer architectures · Types of software · Data representation

C·S2 · Stage 8

Logic Gates, Truth Tables and AI

Logic gates and truth tables · Augmented reality and AI

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Stage 8 Full Bundle

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All Subjects · Stage 8

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Stage 9 · Computing · 8 boosters

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💻 Computational Thinking and Programming

3 boosters

C·P1 · Stage 9

Pseudocode, Iteration and Algorithms

Pseudocode · Iteration · Creating algorithms

C·P2 · Stage 9

Loops, Data Structures and Algorithm Comparison

Loops in text-based programming · Programming with data · Comparing algorithms

C·P3 · Stage 9

Searching, Testing and Physical Computing

Searching algorithms · Testing · Physical computing

🗄️ Managing Data

1 booster

C·D1 · Stage 9

Spreadsheets, Systems and Databases

Spreadsheets and analysing data · Creating real-life systems · Evaluating spreadsheets · Creating databases

🌐 Networks and Digital Communication

1 booster

C·N1 · Stage 9

Topologies, Transmission and Network Security

Network topologies · Data transmission · Parity checks and network security

🖥️ Computer Systems

3 boosters

C·S1 · Stage 9

Computer Design and Architecture

Computer design · Computer architecture

C·S2 · Stage 9

Software, Data Representation and Logic

Computer software · Data representation · Logic circuits

C·S3 · Stage 9

AI and Computerisation

AI and computerisation · Real-world applications

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Stage 9 Full Bundle

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All 8 Stage 9 Computing boosters. Complete topic coverage for the year.

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All Subjects · Stage 9

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What is Computing at Cambridge Lower Secondary?

Computing boosters are single-topic Cambridge Lower Secondary practice packs covering Computational Thinking and Programming, Managing Data, Networks and Digital Communication, and Computer Systems — each with a cheat sheet, 20 leveled questions and full worked solutions.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing (syllabus code 0860) is structured into four curriculum strands — Computational Thinking and Programming, Managing Data, Networks and Digital Communication, and Computer Systems — and is taught across Stage 7, Stage 8 and Stage 9 to learners typically aged 11 to 14. Source: Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing (0860) Syllabus, Cambridge Assessment International Education

💻 Computational Thinking and Programming — algorithms, Python and pseudocode, software development, physical computing
🗄️ Managing Data — data types, spreadsheets, databases and data collection methods
🌐 Networks and Digital Communication — the internet, network types, data transmission and online safety
🖥️ Computer Systems — hardware, software, data representation (binary, denary, hexadecimal) and logic gates

How do I use a Computing booster?

Read the cheat sheet first. All the key facts and formulas for the topic, in 5 minutes.
Attempt all 20 questions. Work through Foundation to Standard to Stretch in order — each band builds on the last.
Check with the worked solutions. Read the error flags — they show the mistakes Cambridge examiners see most often.
Use the parent and tutor guide. Score bands and study tips tell you what to focus on next.

Common questions

Stage 7 is roughly Year 7 or Class 7, Stage 8 is Year 8 or Class 8, and Stage 9 is Year 9 or Class 9. If your child's school follows the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme, the stage will match their year group. If you are not sure, start with Stage 8 and see how your child gets on with one pack before buying more.

No. CoreMark is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. These are original practice papers written in the style of Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint. They are not past papers and not official Cambridge material.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing — Stage 7, 8 & 9 Topic Boosters (0860)

What Computing covers at each stage

💻 Computational Thinking and Programming

🗄️ Managing Data

🌐 Networks and Digital Communication

🖥️ Computer Systems

💻 Computational Thinking and Programming

🗄️ Managing Data

🌐 Networks and Digital Communication

🖥️ Computer Systems

💻 Computational Thinking and Programming

🗄️ Managing Data

🌐 Networks and Digital Communication

🖥️ Computer Systems

What is Computing at Cambridge Lower Secondary?

How do I use a Computing booster?

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