Computing Science in S3 & S4

Computing Science in S3 & S4

1. 2 Levels

   • National 4
     • 3 Units to Pass
       • Software Design and Development
       • Information Systems Design and Development
       • Practical Assignment
     • No Final Exam - Pass or Fail
   • National 5
     • Graded A-D
     • Practical Assessment - 40%
     • Written Exam (60%)
     • 2 Units to Pass
       • Software Design and Development
       • Information Systems Design and Development

2. 2 Core Units

   • Software Development (Coding - design/develop/test)
   • Information Systems (Database / Websites)

3. Key Topics / Skills

   • Coding and App Development
   • Web Design (HTML)
   • Interface Design
   • Databases / Information Managment
   • Implications of Computing
   • Computer Operations

4. Key Life Skills

   • Persevering
   • Organising
   • Problem Solving
   • Communicating
   • Collaborating