Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

Paper 1 • 40 % of A Level • 2.5 hours onscreen practical examination. • The skeleton program is given to students before the examination and is used to answer short questions and to write a program for the examination. Paper 2 • 40 % of A Level • 2.5 hours written examination. • Compulsory short-answer and extended-answer questions. Non-exam assessment • 20 % of A Level • The non-exam assessment assesses a student's ability to use the knowledge and skills gained through the course to solve or investigate a practical problem.