Sparklabs Learning / Digital Technology
SS 3 First Term
Week 12: Examination
- School
- Creative Brains Academy
- Subject
- Digital Technology
- Pack
- Curriculum only
- Prepared
- 7 November 2026
Week index
- 01Senior Review and Computational Problem Solving
- 02Advanced Programming
- 03Functions, Arrays and Data Structures
- 04Object-Oriented Programming
- 05Database Systems
- 06Computer Networks and Internet Technologies
- 07Web Development and Web Design
- 08Software Development Life Cycle
- 09Electronic Commerce
- 10Cyber Security and Emerging Digital Technologies
- 11Revision
- 12Examination
Week 12 / First Term
Examination
Monday 23 November 2026 to Friday 27 November 2026
Curriculum outline
Lesson objectives
At the close of the examination week, candidates should be able to:
- Recall and apply the term's concepts.
- Answer objective, short-answer and essay items.
- Complete and save a practical task.
- Explain a design decision to the examiner.
- Submit every section on time.
Examination design
The school examination follows the SS 3 framework:
| Section | Format | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Objective / 20 four-option items | 20 |
| B | Short answer / traces / SQL and calculations | 30 |
| C | Essay / one structured question | 10 |
| D | Practical / one programming or database task | 20 |
| Total | 80 |
Section A samples recall and terminology. Section B samples explanation and worked procedure. Section C asks for a sustained argument with examples. Section D assesses a saved artefact against the rubric.
Administration and logistics
Confirm the timetable, venue, seating and invigilators one week ahead. Print Sections A to C and prepare one practical paper per candidate. Check every machine and the power backup the day before.
Practical stations
Set three stations: Python program, SQL query and web page repair. Each carries a task card, a mark sheet and a printed offline equivalent. Candidates rotate on the invigilator's signal and save before leaving.
Marking and moderation
Mark Sections A and B from the key, Section C from the mark points and Section D from the rubric. Award practical marks for interpretation, procedure, accuracy, file naming and explanation. Moderate ten scripts.
Inclusion and access
Provide large print, extra time and a quiet room where approved. Offer the paper equivalent at each station so that equipment failure does not cost marks.
After the examination
Record scores against the class list, return scripts with the marked points visible and retain the practical files. Note any item where more than a third scored zero.
Teacher reflection
Record the topics that needed reteaching, the practical constraints and any approved change to pacing. Keep the error log summary with the marked scripts.
Assessment structure
Section A objective 20, Section B short answer 30, Section C essay 10 and Section D practical 20 give a total of 80 marks. The practical rubric covers task interpretation, procedure, accuracy, safe use, file naming and explanation.