Examination Conventions 2026-27

5. Written Examinations

Mathematics papers - each mathematics paper will examine one unit. Most mathematics units will be assessed by a closed book exam. These will consist of three questions, each worth 25 marks. You may submit answers to as many questions as you wish, but only the best two answers will count towards the final mark for the paper. 

In all papers the questions set should, as a whole, be fairly spread across the syllabus.

Questions will be broadly similar in style to previous years questions with an easy start examining material explicitly covered in the course, followed by a part which tests understanding. Each question will be set so that a sound student can produce a complete answer within 35- 40 minutes. 

Each question should be divided into two to four parts and an indication of the raw marks available for each part of each question should be given on the question paper.

Computer Science papers -  each Computer Science paper will be assessed by a written in-person exam. You will have three hours to complete each exam. The requirements for each exam will be listed on the front of the question booklet.