Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

Computer Systems (01) contains the majority of the content of the specification and is assessed in a written paper recalling knowledge and applying understanding. (Written paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of total A Level) Algorithms and programming (02) relates principally to the problem solving skills needed by students to apply the knowledge and understanding encountered in Paper 1. (Written paper, 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of total A Level) Programming project (03) is a practical portfolio-based assessment with a task that is chosen by the student (or teacher) and is produced in an appropriate programming language of the student’s choice. (Non-exam assessment, 20% of total A Level)