Computer Science A Level

Assessment

Component 1 - Computer Systems (40% of A-Level, 50% of AS-Level) Students will cover topics such as: Components of a computer Networks & Databases Data Representation Software Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues in Computing Component 2 - Algorithms & Programming (40% of A-Level, 50% of AS-Level) Students will cover topics such as: Computational Thinking Programming & Problem Solving Algorithms Component 3 - Programming Project (20% of A-Level) Students will be creating a piece of software for a user of their choice and produce a report that includes: Analysis of the problem Design of the Solution Development of the Solution Testing & Evaluation