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Non-exam assessment (NEA) guidance
Non-exam assessment (NEA) guidance
The NEA contributes 20% to the overall A-level grade. It allows students to develop practical skills by solving a realistic problem or conducting an investigation. The primary skill assessed is the student’s ability to create a programmed solution. The NEA guidance advises on how to approach the assessment and what to include in the documentation.
This document outlines the structure of the project report, which includes sections for Analysis, Documented Design, Technical Solution, Testing, and Evaluation. It also details the marking scheme and documentation requirements for each section.
Assessment Criteria (NEA)
Assessment Criteria (NEA)
This document outlines the assessment criteria for the AQA A-level Computer Science Non-Exam Assessment (NEA). It details how student projects are assessed, including the breakdown of marks across five sections: Analysis, Documented Design, Technical Solution, Testing, and Evaluation.
The NEA aims to allow students to develop practical skills by solving realistic problems or conducting investigations, with a significant emphasis (42 out of 75 available marks) on the technical solution. The document provides guidance on what is expected in each section of the project documentation. It also includes tables of technical skills and coding styles (categorized as Excellent, Good, and Basic) to help determine the level of demand demonstrated in the student’s work. Additionally, it clarifies that the project development process is iterative rather than a traditional systems life cycle approach. The document also addresses how projects that are not of A-level standard will be marked.
AS and A-Level Computer Science specification
AS and A-Level Computer Science specification
AS (7516)
A-level (7517)
This is the official AQA specification for the course we study at Bourne Grammar School.
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Tackling A Level projects in Computer Science Specifically for AQA 7517
Tackling A Level projects in Computer Science Specifically for AQA 7517
Completing an A Level Computer Science project is a huge undertaking for any student regardless of their competence in programming.
The key to success is to plan and write a strong report, evidencing what has been carried out.
Tackling A Level projects in Computer Science for AQA 7517 is the essential student guide for completing the project and, in particular, the report, with confidence and independence. It contains clear and concise instruction and examples of what needs to be included. From how to generate initial ideas and choose end users, to how to evidence your final product; this book covers it all.
This guide does not specifically teach programming and is therefore suitable for use with any language or project idea being undertaken.
With important tips and advice based on the authors’ intimate experience with Computer Science projects, this will help to keep a project’s progress on track.
Finally, a guide that can help students to submit their final project with confidence before the deadline.
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