A Level CS – Extended Writing Templates

This resource provides high-quality extended writing templates for A Level Computer Science, designed to help students structure, develop, and evaluate responses to 6, 9 and 12 mark questions.

The templates explicitly support AO1 (knowledge), AO2 (application), and AO3 (evaluation) and are ideal for:

Post-assessment feedback lessons

DIRT and intervention sessions

Exam technique practice (OCR / A Level compatible)

Independent revision and homework

Each template includes:

✔ An exam-style example question

✔ Clear paragraph-by-paragraph structure

✔ Sentence starters to support extended writing

✔ Explicit AO signposting

✔ Space for students to write full responses

What’s included:

6-mark extended writing template
(Explain → Apply → Evaluate)

9-mark discussion template
(Knowledge → Examples → Balanced discussion)

12-mark evaluation template
(Compare → Apply → Apply → Judge)

Fully editable Word document

Suitable for Year 12 & Year 13

Skills developed:

Exam technique for extended responses

Clear paragraphing and academic writing

Balanced discussion and justified conclusions

Confident use of computing terminology

Perfect for:

A Level Computer Science teachers

Intervention & revision lessons