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What will I study?
The course consists of three areas of study.
Software design and development
You will:
develop knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts and practical problem-solving skills in software design and development
develop modular programming and computational-thinking skills by analysing, designing, implementing, testing, and evaluating practical solutions and explaining how these programs work
use your knowledge of data types and constructs to create efficient programs to solve advanced problems.
Computer systems
You will:
develop their understanding of how data and instructions are stored in binary form and factors affecting system performance
gain an awareness of the environmental impact of intelligent systems, as well as the security risks, precautions and laws that can protect computer systems.
Database design and development
You will:
develop knowledge, understanding and advanced practical problem-solving skills in database design and development through a range of practical tasks, using a minimum of three linked tables and implemented in SQL
apply computational-thinking skills to analyse, design, implement, test, and evaluate practical solutions, using a range of development tools
apply interpretation skills to tasks involving some complex features in both familiar and new contexts.
How will I be assessed?
The course assessment has two components totalling 120 marks:
Component 1: question paper – worth 80 marks
Component 2: assignment – worth 40 marks.
The question paper has 3 sections. Section 1 is mandatory and you have the option of completing either Section 2 or Section 3:
Section 1: Software design and development, and Computer systems - 55 marks
Section 2: Database design and development - 25 marks
For the assignment component there are 3 tasks. Task 1 is mandatory and you have the option of competing either Task 2 or Task 3:
Task 1: Software design and development - 25 marks
Task 2: Database design and development - 15 marks
Both the question paper and the assignment are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across course assessment.
The course assessment is graded A-D.
Digital Learning Platform
Each class has a Google Classroom - this where class notes, assignments, homework and further learning resources are shared with pupils.
Parents can be added to Google Classroom pages to see any upcoming homework or marked class work.
Ask your teacher if you have any problems!
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All pupils have log in details to access notes.
Easy to access notes and quizzes.
Quizlet
Revision through digital flashcards, quizzes, and games.
Progression
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