Computer Science

Assessment

Paper 1 – Systems [40% of A-Level] The internal workings of the (CPU), data exchange, software development, data types and legal and ethical issues. Assessment: Written exam, 2 hours and 30 minutes. Paper 2 – Algorithms and programming [40% of A-Level] This builds on component 01 to include computational thinking and problem solving. Using computational thinking to solve problems. Assessment: Written exam, 2 hours and 30 minutes. Paper 3 – Programming project [20% of A-Level] Students are expected to apply the principles of computational thinking to a practical programming project. They will analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document a program written in a suitable programming language. The project is designed to be independently chosen by the student and provides them with the flexibility to investigate projects within the diverse field of computer science. Assessment: Written exam, 2 hours and 30 minutes.