Computer Science

Assessment

AS (Year 12) Paper 1. Computing principles (01) - this paper tests a student’s theoretical knowledge of Computer Science. 70 marks 1 hour and 15 minutes written paper - 50-% of AS level Paper 2. Algorithms and problem solving (02) - this written paper tests a student’s ability to write Algorithms to solve problems. 70 marks 1 hour and 15 minutes written paper - 50-% of AS level A Level Paper 1. Computer systems (01) - this paper tests a student’s theoretical knowledge of Computer Science. 140 marks 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper - - 40-% of A level Paper 2. Algorithms and programming (02) - this paper tests a student’s ability to write algorithms to solve problems 140 marks 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper - 40-% of A level Non-exam Assessment. Programming project (03) The non-exam assessment assess student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve a practical problem 70 marks – 20-% of A level