Ultimate A-Level Computer Science Podcast

A-Level Computer Science – OCR NEA Analysis & Success Criteria Explained (OCR H446) | Bonus 2

March 7 · 22 min · 43.9 MBBonus
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🎧 A-Level Computer Science revision for OCR & AQA students.


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The Analysis section is one of the most important parts of the OCR A-Level Computer Science NEA (H446). In this bonus episode, we explore how to produce a strong analysis that clearly defines the problem, engages with stakeholders, and sets up the rest of the project for success.


You’ll learn how to apply computational thinking techniques such as abstraction and decomposition to break down the problem, how to gather meaningful information through interviews or questionnaires, and how to research existing solutions to justify the design of your own system. We also explain how to define technical requirements for hardware and software and how to create clear, measurable success criteria that will later be used to evaluate your final product.


Topics covered include:


  • Structuring a high-quality NEA analysis section

  • Using abstraction and decomposition to define the problem

  • Conducting stakeholder interviews and questionnaires

  • Researching existing solutions

  • Defining hardware and software requirements

  • Writing clear and measurable success criteria