Y12 Two components are studied in Year 12 1. Written exam, 50% of total, which tests the students’ knowledge and understanding of computing principles. 2. Written exam, 50% of total, which tests students’ problem solving skills needed to apply the principles from the first unit. Y13 Three components are studies in Year 13 1. Building upon knowledge from Year 12 Written exam, 40% of total, which tests the students’ knowledge and understanding of computing principles. 2. Written exam, 40% of total, which tests students’ problem solving skills needed to apply the principles from the first unit. 3. Practical programming project, 20% of total. Non-exam assessment conducted in class drawing on the knowledge gained throughout the course.
- Grade 6 in Computer Science - Grade 5 in Mathematics - Minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE
Written examination and internal project assessment. The exam units are in June.
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Y12 Two components are studied in Year 12 1. Written exam, 50% of total, which tests the students’ knowledge and understanding of computing principles. 2. Written exam, 50% of total, which tests students’ problem solving skills needed to apply the principles from the first unit. Y13 Three components are studies in Year 13 1. Building upon knowledge from Year 12 Written exam, 40% of total, which tests the students’ knowledge and understanding of computing principles. 2. Written exam, 40% of total, which tests students’ problem solving skills needed to apply the principles from the first unit. 3. Practical programming project, 20% of total. Non-exam assessment conducted in class drawing on the knowledge gained throughout the course.
- Grade 6 in Computer Science - Grade 5 in Mathematics - Minimum of five grade 4s at GCSE
Written examination and internal project assessment. The exam units are in June.