Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

• The qualification consists of two main components, Computer Systems, and Algorithms and Programming. Each component will be assessed by an externally marked exam paper. Each exam is a written paper which lasts for two and a half hours and counts for 40% of the total marks available. • The other 20% will be coursework, which consists of a programming project. You will choose a computing problem to work through, following a specified process, including;- • Analysis of the problem • Design of the solution • Developing the solution • Evaluation