GCSE Computer Science (9–1) Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Guide
GCSE Computer Science (9?1) Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Guide
for OCR J276
Examples, tips and advice on completing the NEA
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GCSE Computer Science (9?1) Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Guide
for OCR J276
Examples, tips and advice on completing the NEA
1st Edition
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GCSE Computer Science (9?1) Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) Guide for OCR J276 by Ceredig Cattanach-Chell
Disclaimer No part of this publication has been endorsed by OCR. Material presented within the publication is an interpretation of how students can meet requirements for the non-exam assessment (NEA). This publication does not define any standard and any references to assessment are the author's and publisher's interpretation of the specification requirements. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, and no liability is assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
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ISBN: 978-1-911518-03-7
Contents
1 Non-Exam Assessment
3
Method 1: Designing with flowcharts
25
What is non-exam assessment (NEA)? What does the NEA consist of? Using the programming techniques Appropriate use of techniques Additional use of techniques Creating a challenging solution Core information Headers and footers
3 3 5 6 6 6 7 7
Method 2: Designing with pseudocode Benefits of pseudocode Creating pseudocode Formatting ideas Variables and data structures Designing a test plan Modular testing User testing Testing your success criteria
27 27 27 28 29 31 31 31 31
2 Setting Up Your Report
7
Testing for robustness Thorough testing
31 33
Use of fonts
8
Designing the user interface
34
Using font styles for headings
9
Discussing user interface features
34
Making a table of contents
10
Referencing your work
11
6 Development
36
Creating a cover page
12
Developing the solution
36
3 The Problem
13
Detailed evidence Using screenshots to support development
36 36
Sample problem
13
Refining your solution
37
Record of resources used
37
4 Analysis
14
Evidencing a development cycle
38
Creating a detailed analysis
14
Modular testing
40
Decomposition of the problem
14
Using your previous modular testing tables
40
Method 1: Using top-down decomposition
14
Testing code
40
Method 2: Grouping common themes
17
Documenting test tables and evidence
42
Method 3: Work through step by step
18
Dealing with test failure
43
Requirements specification and success criteria 18
User testing and user interface testing
44
Justifying your approaches
19
Modular evaluation
45
Discussion of testing
20
Good code maintenance
45
Real-world utility
21
Commenting
45
Creating a robust program through validation 21
Code maintenance
46
Common data entry checks
22
Variable naming
46
Use of loops in validation Importance of validation
22 22
7 Testing, Evaluation & Conclusions
48
Discussing success criteria and validation
24
Checking the completed test plan
48
Evidence log
24
Showing the solution relates to success criteria 48
Discussing unresolved issues
49
5 Design
25
Evaluation against success criteria
50
Planning the component parts
25
Final evaluation comments
51
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