Overview
This 12-week programme provides structured guidance for completing the OCR Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) project. Students will work through all phases — from analysis and design to development, testing, and evaluation — with expert support. By the end of the course, learners will have a fully documented NEA project that meets OCR standards and demonstrates professional-level planning and execution.
12-Week Course
This 12-week A Level course deepens understanding of algorithms, programming and exam technique, with discussion and problem-solving in a small group.
Effective rate: £55
- Max group of 5 students
- Full A Level specification coverage
- Focus on problem-solving and exam skills
- Topic papers, revision resources and reviews
- Ongoing feedback and progress tracking
Detailed Week-by-Week Outline
Learning Objective: Understand OCR NEA criteria and define the problem context.
Activities: Review OCR NEA specification, brainstorm project ideas, and outline objectives.
Learning Objective: Identify stakeholders, research existing systems, and gather requirements.
Activities: Conduct stakeholder interviews, create requirement tables, and analyse similar systems.
Learning Objective: Plan algorithms, flowcharts, and data models (ERDs, UML).
Activities: Draw flowcharts, create pseudocode, and design entity-relationship diagrams.
Learning Objective: Select data structures, program architecture, and interface layout.
Activities: Choose appropriate data structures, sketch UI wireframes, and define architecture layers.
Learning Objective: Begin implementation of core modules.
Activities: Set up development environment, code initial modules, and apply version control.
Learning Objective: Add functionality and integrate program components.
Activities: Implement additional features, integrate modules, and ensure compatibility.
Learning Objective: Refine code, optimise performance, and document changes.
Activities: Optimise algorithms, improve UI, and maintain a change log.
Learning Objective: Create test tables and validate inputs/outputs.
Activities: Develop test cases, validate user inputs, and record results.
Learning Objective: Perform stress testing and analyse results.
Activities: Conduct boundary testing, stress test system performance, and document findings.
Learning Objective: Assess system success, identify limitations, and propose improvements.
Activities: Write evaluation report, highlight strengths and weaknesses, and suggest future enhancements.
Learning Objective: Prepare a report with screenshots, testing evidence, and annotations.
Activities: Compile screenshots, annotate code, and structure final documentation.
Learning Objective: Submit the final NEA and present project outcomes.
Activities: Deliver a presentation, review examiner-style feedback, and finalise submission.
Outcome
Students complete a fully documented NEA project meeting OCR standards and understand how to justify each development phase. By the end of the programme, learners will have a professional-grade project ready for submission and presentation.
Key Benefits:
- Step-by-step guidance through all NEA phases
- Expert feedback on design, development, and documentation
- Practical strategies for meeting OCR assessment criteria
- Confidence in delivering a complete, high-quality project
Ready to deliver your best NEA project? Enrol now for structured success!
