Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

The course is assessed by two 2.5-hour exams worth 40% each and a practical project (14) on the list above worth 20%. Paper 1: this paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of Computer Science from the subject content 1 - 4 above and the skills required from section 13 above. This is an on-screen exam, Python is used as the programming language. Paper 2: this paper tests a student’s ability to answer questions from subject content 5-12 above. This is a written exam. Non-exam assessment - the non-exam assessment assesses a student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. Students will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem-solving, as shown in section 13 above.