Pearson Edexcel BTEC Computing Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free BTEC Computing past papers, mark schemes & set task materials. Units 1–4 covering principles, networks, programming & systems analysis. 98 resources.
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June 2022
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2 filesJanuary 2019
1 fileBTEC Computing – Mark Scheme – Unit 2 – January 2019
June 2018
9 filesBTEC Computing – Examiner Report – Unit 4 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Mark scheme – Unit 2 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Question paper – Unit 2 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Mark scheme – Unit 1 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Mark scheme – Unit 4 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Examiner report – Unit 3 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Mark scheme – Unit 3 – June 2018
BTEC Computing – Examiner report – Unit 2 – June 2018
January 2018
7 filesBTEC Computing – Question Paper – Unit 3 – Part B – January 2018
BTEC Computing – Mark scheme – Unit 2 – January 2018
BTEC Computing – Examiner Report – Unit 3 – January 2018
BTEC Computing – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – January 2018
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BTEC Computing – Mark Scheme – Unit 3 – January 2018
BTEC Computing – Question Paper – Unit 2 – January 2018
From Programming Fundamentals to Systems Analysis: BTEC Computing
Exam Paper Structure
Principles of Computer Science
Planning and Management of Computing Projects (Set Task)
Software Design and Development Project
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Computing |
| Qualification | BTEC |
| Grading Scale | P / M / D / D* |
| Assessment Type | External exam + set tasks + internal project |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 4 units (external + set tasks) |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 2 hours; Unit 3: timed set task |
| Total Marks | Varies by unit |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed |
| Available Sessions | January and June series |
| Total Resources | 98 |
Key Topics in Computing
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| State | Give a brief factual answer |
| Describe | Give an account of a computing concept or process |
| Explain | Give technical reasons for how or why something works |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between approaches or technologies |
| Evaluate | Assess the suitability of a technical solution or method |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| D* | 84–100% |
| D | 69–83% |
| M | 54–68% |
| P | 40–53% |
⚠️ BTEC Computing unit boundaries vary by session.
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