Student Progress Assessment (SPA)
Computer Studies
INTRODUCTION
The assessment of this subject is based on the new SPN21 Computer Studies Curriculum for year 7 and year 8. Candidates have to refer to the Schemes of Work for the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes they are required to demonstrate in the assessment.
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
AO1 – knowledge and understanding
AO2 – problem solving and realization
AO3 – Communication
AO1 –Knowledge and Understanding
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in relation to
1 basic concepts in computing.
2 applications of hardware and software.
3 use of some of the common computer packages.
4 awareness of the impact of IT in society and some of its issues.
5 appropriate terminology.
AO2 –Problem Solving and Realization
Candidates should be able to:
1 analyze problems by considering relevant functional, practical, human and economic factors
2 solve problems using computing techniques.
3 select from a range of resources those which are most suitable for solving problems
4 implement solutions using equipment, tools and techniques sensibly
AO3 – Communication
Candidates should be able to:
1 search, process, interpret and use the information for solving daily problem.
2 recognize and present information in a variety of forms.
3 use various form of electronic communication.
SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
The weightings for the assessment objectives are:
| AO1: | 30% |
| AO2: | 50% |
| AO3: | 20% |
SPECIFICATION GRID
SPE – Student Progress Examination
SBA – School-Based Assessment
| ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES | SPA | Total |
| SPE | SBA |
| A | Knowledge and understanding | 20% | 10% | 30% |
| B | Problem-solving and Realization | 10% | 40% | 50% |
| C | Communication | 10% | 10% | 20% |
|
| TOTAL | 40% | 60% | 100% |
MODE OF ASSESSMENT
1. The examination will consist of one written paper at the end of Year 8 and a school-based assessment component. The allocation of marks and the duration are as follows:
Paper 1: 40% - 1 ½ hours (SPE)
Paper 2: 60% - School-Based Assessment (SBA)
2 In Paper 1, there will be THREE sections. Section A (10%) will consist of 10 multiple choice questions. Section B (30%) will consist of 15 short questions. Section C (60%) will consist of 6 structured questions. All questions are to be attempted.
3 Paper 2 is a school-based assessment (SBA) component in which candidates will be assessed internally by their teachers. It will consist of 4 modular project assignments and test/exam/HW/CW administered by their teachers.
School Based Assessment
Ø Modular project Assignments (4 modules)
Ø Class work / Home work
Ø Topical tests
Ø Examinations
Semester 1 -Term 1 and Term 2
Semester 2 -Term 3 and Term 4
| Year 7 | Modular Projects
(2 modules) | Semester 1 | 15% | 30% | 60% |
| Semester 2 |
| Exams/Tests/
HW&CW | Semester 1 | 15% |
| Semester 2 |
| Year 8 | Modular Projects
(2 modules) | Semester 1 | 15% | 30% |
| Semester 2 |
| Exams/Tests/
HW&CW | Semester 1 | 15% |
| Semester 2 |
Computer Studies
Modular Project Assignments
(Year 7 & Year 8)
SBA coursework for Computer Studies (Year 7 & 8) consists of Modular Project Assignments that allows candidates to explore all aspects of digital design, creation, transmission and management. Candidates are required to complete 4 Modular Project Assignments before the end of Year 8.
The 4 Modular Project Assignments are:
· Graphics
· Word Processing
· Spreadsheets
· Presentation
Candidates are advised to complete 2 Modular Project Assignments in year 7 and 2 Modular Project Assignments in year 8. Each candidate is required to keep a log book for recording schedules, notes, raw data, sketches, references etc.
