Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

A level Paper 1 on-screen exam - 40% of the marks Students answer a series of short questions and write/adapt/extend programs in an electronic answer document. This paper tests a student's programming ability, and theoretical knowledge of data structures, systematic problem solving, and the theory of computation. A level Paper 2 written exam - 40% of the marks This paper tests the fundamentals of data representation, computer systems (hardware and software), computer architecture and organisation, communications and networking, the consequences of using computing, databases and big data, and functional programming. Non exam assessment - 20% of the marks This course work unit assesses student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem.