Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

Paper one: On-screen examination - 40% (2 hours 30 minutes). A series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an electronic answer document. There will be preliminary material, a skeleton program and test data for use in the exam. Paper two: Written examination - 40% (2 hours 30 minutes). Compulsory short-answer and extended answer questions. Non-Exam Assessment - 75 marks and 20%. Assesses your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained to solve or investigate a practical problem. You will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving, as shown in section 22.