Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

During Year 12, students will cover all content for the AQA AS in Computer Science (7516) course. Assessments will include 2 main exams: • Paper 1 (Exam prep) This paper tests a student’s ability to program, as well as their theoretical knowledge of computer science. • Paper 2 (Exam prep) This paper tests a student’s theoretical knowledge of computer science. Students will be entered for the full A Level award at the end of Year 13 (2 exams of 150 minutes each, one of which is on-screen and the other paper-based, and a programming project for 20% of the A level mark).