Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

Subject Content 1. Fundamentals of programming 2. Fundamentals of data structures 3. Fundamentals of algorithms 4. Theory of computation 5. Fundamentals of data representation 6. Fundamentals of computer systems 7. Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture 8. Consequences of uses of computing 9. Fundamentals of communications and networking 10. Fundamentals of databases 11. Big data 12. Fundamentals of functional programming Paper 1 40% - An on screen exam tests a pupil’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from subject content 1 to 4. Paper 2 40% - Tests a pupil’s ability to answer questions from subject content 5 to 12. Non-examined Assessment 20% - Assesses a pupil’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve a practical problem. Pupils complete an investigative project on a topic of particular interest to them.