The 50-mark Computer Science paper
| Total marks | 50 |
|---|---|
| MCQs (objective part) | 10 MCQs, 10 marks |
| Written part | 40 marks |
| Short questions | Short questions are part of the 40 written marks |
| Long questions | Long questions are part of the 40 written marks |
Ten marks are MCQs of 1 mark each, and the other forty marks are short and long questions. The exact way the written marks are divided among questions is shown on the scheme image, so read it carefully before you plan your practice.
To see how Computer Science compares with the other four science papers, open the 9th class science pairing scheme.
Computer Science pairing scheme image for every Punjab board
Students of these nine boards can use this page:
- BISE Lahore
- BISE Rawalpindi
- BISE Gujranwala
- BISE Faisalabad
- BISE Multan
- BISE Sargodha
- BISE Sahiwal
- BISE Dera Ghazi Khan
- BISE Bahawalpur
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How to read the Computer Science scheme
Read the scheme image in this order: first the number of MCQs, then how the written part is split between short and long questions, and last which chapters feed each question.
The written part is four times the size of the MCQ part, so most of your marks depend on how well you can explain and apply, not only on recalling terms.
If you are unsure whether to study Computer Science or Biology, remember that the science group takes only one of them. Prepare the subject you have chosen and give it your full routine.
A weekly routine for Computer Science
- Keep short notes for every chapter and read them again each weekend.
- Write programs and logic steps on paper, because the exam is written, not typed.
- Learn technical terms exactly, and for each term write one sentence that uses it.
- Practise chapter-wise MCQs, since ten marks come from them.
- Use the scheme image to plan your weeks, and tick off each chapter after you have answered its questions on paper.
Computer Science mistakes to avoid
- Learning only theory and never writing a program by hand.
- Memorising code without knowing what each line does.
- Ignoring the MCQs, which carry ten marks.
- Preparing both Biology and Computer Science for the same paper.
When the pattern is clear, practise with the 9th class Computer Science guess paper, and learn the lectures in Computer Science online.
Frequently asked questions
How many marks is the 9th class Computer Science paper?
The paper is 50 marks. Ten marks are MCQs, and the other 40 marks are short and long questions.
How many MCQs are there in Computer Science?
There are 10 MCQs of 1 mark each, which is fewer than the 12 MCQs of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
I am a BISE Sargodha student. Is the Computer Science pattern different for me?
Sargodha students study the same Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board syllabus as the other boards, and this page is meant for all nine. If Sargodha issues a separate notice, follow it.
Do I study Computer Science or Biology in the science group?
In the science group you study either Computer Science or Biology, depending on your group. Give your preparation to the one on your own subject list, together with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Do I need a computer to prepare for the Computer Science paper?
It helps for understanding, but the paper is written. Practise writing programs and logic steps on paper.
Where can I learn Computer Science chapter by chapter?
The Creative Taleem app has chapter-wise Computer Science lectures with quizzes and notes, so you can follow the scheme in order.