Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

PAPER 1 Assessment On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level Question Students answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an electronic answer document provided by us. We will issue preliminary material, a skeleton program (available in each of the programming languages) and, where appropriate, test data, for use in the exam. PAPER 2 Assessment Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A Level Questions Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions. Non-exam assessment The non-exam assessment tests the student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve a practical problem. Students will be expected to follow a systematic approach to problem solving. Assessed 75 Marks 20% of A Level