Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

For the A level, there are two exams and a project. Paper 1 (Computing Principles) is worth 40% and is examined by a written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes. There is a mix of short and long answer questions that may be covered. Paper 2 (Algorithms and Problem Solving) is worth 40% and is examined by a written paper of 2 hours 30 minutes. A task is chosen by the student. The underlying approach to the project is to apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical coding problem. Students will be expected to analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a suitable programming language. The project is internally assessed and externally moderated. It is worth 20% of the A level and will be worked on over the Autumn and Spring terms of the upper sixth year.