A Level Computer Science

Assessment

Paper 1: Computer Systems (2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-Level) Focuses on the internal workings of the computer, data structures, algorithms, and ethical issues. Paper 2: Algorithms and Programming (2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-Level) Assesses computational thinking, problem-solving, and algorithms. Programming Project: (Non-exam assessment, 20%) Students create a program to solve a real-world problem, demonstrating coding and development skills.