Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

• Paper 1: A written exam testing a student’s theoretical knowledge of computer science, such as data representation, computer systems and architecture, communications and networking, big data, databases and consequences of computing. (40% of A-level). • Paper 2: A written exam testing a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge fundamentals and theory of computation (40% of A-level). • A practical project assessing the student’s ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate and practical problem (20% of A-level).