Computer Science

Assessment

Section What is assessed How is it assessed Weighting Paper 1 Ability to program as well as subject content from 1-4 above and the skills required from section 13 above. On screen examination Short questions and write/adapt/extend programs. 2 hours 30 minutes 40% Paper 2 Subject content from 5-12 above. Written examination Short-answer and extended-answer questions. 2 hours 30 minutes 40% Non-exam assessment Ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem. Computing practical project. 75 marks 20%