Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

Content is split into components: Component 1: The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices. Software and software development. Exchanging data Data types, data structures and algorithms Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues. Component 2: Elements of computational thinking Problems solving and programming Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms NEA – Programming Project – Analysis of the problem Design of the solution Developing the solution Evaluation and Testing Paper 1 – Computer systems(01) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of total A Level 140 marks Paper 2 – Algorithms and programming(02) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of total A Level 140 marks Programming Project (03) Controlled assessment that will test 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. 20% of total A Level 70 Marks