Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science-0984 (9-1) Past papers
Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science-0984 (9-1) past papers are arranged to enable its learners to gain high grades in the final examination. To get an idea of important topics and repeated topics I prepare Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science-0984 past papers. After preparing the complete Computer Science Specimen, I understand the marking scheme and grading threshold that enable me to compile whole content into different chunks. In its specimen, I understand the fundamental computing and programming concepts that enabled me to choose this subject for further studies.
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I learned the technical skills of problem-solving and enhanced my critical thinking skills. The Computer Science-0984 specimen for IGCSE is the same as the Computer Science-0478; the main difference between them is the grading scale. Its grading scale is 9 to 1.
Grading threshold Computer Science-0984
The IGCSE Computer Science-0984 grading threshold is 9 to 1 which enabled me to prepare for the final examination. Cambridge updated its grading threshold for each examination. The grading threshold enabled me to understand the marking criteria and other requirements for gaining high grades. Grade 9 is assigned to gaining 46 marks out of 75. Previous years’ exams helped students understand the marking scheme and grading threshold, so I can understand which topics I should consider to gain high grades in the final examination.
Assessment Overview Computer Science-0984
The specimen is assessed by two papers. The complete syllabus content is divided into two papers. For paper 1, I prepared the theoretical content from chapters 1 to 6. I prepare syllabi for objective and short questions. I prepare repeated and important topics with which I can easily gain high grades. For paper 2 I prepared practical topics like programming fundamentals that enabled me to explore my career in programming. I prepared short and structured questions to qualify in paper 2.
| Paper 1 | |
| 1 hour 45 minutes | |
| 75 marks 50% | |
| Computer Systems | |
| Short-answer and structured questions | |
| Questions will be based on Topics 1–6 of the subject content. | |
| All questions are compulsory. | |
| No calculators are permitted. | |
| Externally assessed |
| Paper 2 | |
| 1 hour 45 minutes | |
| 75 marks 50% | |
| Algorithms, Programming and Logic | |
| Short-answer and structured questions and a scenario-based question | |
| All questions are compulsory. | |
| All questions are compulsory. | |
| No calculators are permitted. | |
| Externally assessed |
Assessment Objective Computer Science-0984
| AO1 |
| Cambridge designed assessment objective A01 to analyze and understand the basic rules and fundamental concepts. |
| AO2 |
| After understanding the fundamental concepts, I prepared myself for A02 assessment objects that demand applying the basic rules and conceptual knowledge to understand the problem-solving tips and implement them in the programming language. |
| AO3 |
| For the A03 assessment object, I prepared myself to implement the tips I had learned in problem-solving. With this skill, I can make reasoned judgments and also learn to present results. |
Assessment Objective Weighting Computer Science-0984
Cambridge introduced the assessment weightage for each assessment objective. Its specimen is assessed with respect to A01 for 40%, A02 for 40% and A03 for 20%. Each paper holds individual weightage for each assessment objective. This assessment weighing enables me to prepare a complete syllabus according to the given assessment objectives. I make partitions of the complete syllabus and plan my schedule accordingly. I made a timetable for which topics I should prepare for A01, A02 and A03.
| Assessment objective | Weighting in IGCSE % | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| AO1 | 40 | 60 | 20 |
| AO2 | 40 | 20 | 60 |
| AO3 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 100 |