The NEA coursework will constitute 20% of your final A Level grade
You will be given minimum assistance from your teacher during your project and must carry out the work independently.
Plagiarism or infringement of copyright around code would lead to an automatic U for the ENTIRE qualification
The non-exam assessment (NEA) allows you to develop your practical skills by solving a realistic problem or carrying out an investigation.
The NEA is intended to be as much a learning experience as a method of assessment; you have the opportunity to work independently on a problem of interest over an extended period, during which you can extend your programming skills and deepen your understanding of computer science.
The main focus is your ability to create a programmed solution to a problem
Most of the marks are given for the technical solution of the project. This means that you need to make sure you spend adequate time before starting the project, choosing and appropriate problem to solve that will give you the opportunity to demonstrate complex technical skills in Group A.
You need to make sure that you are completing the relevant documentation for your project as this will secure and build on what your project is required to do. Do not just concentrate on the code as you may find there are key requirements that you or your third party think of that will be complicated to add later.
Make sure you choose a realistic and achievable project that you are capable of completing. If you are interested in the project you are completing there is a greater chance that you will be motivated to overcome any challenges you face while completing the project.
Every section of your project depends on the Analysis. It is worth spending the time completing this properly, before you start getting too far into your coding. That way each of your other sections can be led by the Analysis completed.