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This course aims to help you understand key computing concepts and processes. You will learn basic computing, logical and problem solving skills. You will learn how to solve a variety of computing problems, through designing, developing and testing in real life situations. And, you will look at the impact of computing technologies on the environment or society.
What's in the Couse?
What's in the Couse?
Software Development & Design
Software Development & Design
In this unit you will:
Learn, understand and solve problems in software design and development
Develop basic computational thinking and programming skills through practical tasks
Learn how data and instructions are stored in binary form and how programming supports computer applications
Look at the impact of today’s software-based applications on society or the environment
Assessment
Assessment
TBC
Information System Design & Development
Information System Design & Development
In this unit you will:
Learn, understand and solve problems in information system design and development
Use suitable development tools to create databases, web-based information systems or multimedia information systems
Learn about basic computer hardware, software, connectivity and security issues through a range of practical and research tasks
Assessment
Assessment
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SQA Assessment
SQA Assessment
Each unit has an SQA assessment that you must pass to get an overall N4 award. There is also an Added Value Unit that must be completed at the end of the course to fully demonstrate your understanding of the N4 course.
Unit Assessments
Unit Assessments
You will be issued with official SQA assessments (which combines the two topics of the course), and school based assessments to further monitor your progress.
Software Design & Development
You must pass 4 out of 6 assessment standards
Information System Design & Development
You must pass 4 out of 5 assessment standards
Added Value Assignment
Added Value Assignment
The Added Value Assignment is usually completed at the end of the N4 course (usually completed in March). This assessment will require you to:
Investigate and find a solution to a computing problem
Produce a short report on how you tested the solution
Additional Information / Resources
Additional Information / Resources
BrightRed (aimed at N5, but useful for some N4 content)
Progression
Progression
Pupils who successfully pass the National 4 Computing Science course can go on to study the following:
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