Computer Science

Assessment

The A level has 2 written papers and a non-exam assessment (NEA). Paper 1 and Paper 2, both, equate to 40% each of the final mark. The NEA is worth 20% and is begun in the final half term of Yr 12 and completed in Yr 13. Paper 1 consists of computer systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, relational databases, CPU, web technologies and data representation. NEA projects can range from developing a program to control and manipulate drones or a robot to an interactive website or an educational 2D/3D game. Paper 2 focuses on problem solving, computational thinking, algorithm design and implementation and programming understanding and how it is applied.