Computer Studies / Computing

Assessment

This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Paper 1: On-screen examination, 2 ½ hours. 40% The focus of this unit is to develop you as an effective problem solver and programmer of computer-based solutions to problems. The paper will be a two-and-a-half-hour practical examination undertaken on a computer. Preparation for this exam will be around practical activities writing and developing computer programs in Python in order to solve a variety of problems. Paper 2: Written examination, 2 ½ hours. 40% The focus of this unit is to develop your understanding of computing theory in a variety of areas including data storage, computer architecture, functional programming, and networking. This paper will be a two-and-a-half-hour paper-based examination. Non-examined Assessment (NEA): Coursework. N/A. 20% This is your opportunity to design, develop, and test a system of your own. You have the freedom to build almost anything from apps to games, interactive websites to network tools. The choice is yours! This unit is an assessed piece of coursework.