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• 8. File Handling
• 10. Errors & Debugging

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• 4. Representing Text
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• 6. Computer Structure
• 7. Performance
• 8. Security Risks
• 9. Security Precautions
• 10. Environmental Impact
• 11. Law - Computer Misuse Act
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• You have 6 hours in class to complete your Assignment
• You are not allowed to access the task or work on it outwith the class.
• The task is open book and you can access previous learning/tasks including online resources.
• You must use offline software like MuEditor or Brackets to complete the task.
• Email and any other form of communication is prohibited
• This is an independent task and your teacher will not be able to assist you during the 6 hour period

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• Use a highlighter to pick out the important parts of the task
• The design notation provided is there to help and should be followed. You will drop marks otherwise
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• Don't hand in any work without fully checking. You won't get it back!

SQA Assignment - Quick Notes

Higher Computing Science (Course Code: C816 76)

Scqf level 6 (24 scqf credit points).

Why study Computing Science?

Computing science is vital to everyday life – on social, technological and economic levels. It shapes the world in which we live and its future. Computing is embedded in the world around us, from systems and devices in our homes to our places of work. It has also changed the way we learn, relax, travel and communicate.

Learning computing science will give you many benefits apart from learning about technology. You will learn valuable transferable work and life skills, such as being able to solve problems in a logical way, think creatively and handle information.

The skills you learn in this course are useful in lots of different job areas. These include science, communications, entertainment, education, business and industry.

Career Pathways

To see what career areas this subject could lead to and the routes to get there, download and view these career pathways:

• Computing and ICT
• Engineering

Science and Maths

• Transport and Distribution
• Uniformed and Security Services

What do I need to get in?

The school or college will decide on the entry requirements for the course. You would normally have achieved:

• National 5 Computing Science

What will I study?

• The course consists of  four  areas of study.

Software design and development

Development methodologies, Analysis, Design, Implementation (data types and structures), Implementation (data types and structures); Implementation (algorithm specification), Testing, and Evaluation.

Computer systems

Data representation, Computer structure, Environmental impact, and Security risks and precautions.

Database design and development

Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, and Evaluation.

Web design and development

Analysis, Design, Implementation (CSS), Implementation (HTML), Implementation (JavaScript), Testing, and Evaluation.

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
• Section 3 : Web 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
• Task 3 : Web 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.

Study Materials

• SQA Past Papers Computing Science Higher
• SQA Specimen Paper Computing Science Higher
• SQA Understanding Standards Computing Science 
• BBC Bitesize Computing Science Higher

What can I go on to next?

If you complete the course successfully, it may lead to:

• other qualifications in Computing Science or related areas. 
• Advanced Higher Computing Science

Further study, training or employment in:

• Science and Mathematics

Which jobs are related to this subject?

• Computing Science - Related Careers

Where can my parents find out more?

Your school will give your parents an Options or Choices information booklet, which has detailed information on the curriculum and the individual subjects or courses you can study. It will also invite them along to a Parents’ Information Evening.

They can also read the information leaflet(s):

Nationals in a Nutshell - Computing Science (Higher)

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Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Computing Science Questions and Papers: Boost eBook

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Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Computing Science exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced marker. > Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book > Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (software design and development; computer systems; database design and development; web design and development) > Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams > Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes Fully up to date with SQA's requirements The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Computing Science specification for examination from 2019 onwards.

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These papers are for the old (pre 2018) arrangements and will contain questions no longer covered in the current course.

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• 2016 Higher Computing Science Paper
• 2015 Higher Computing Science Paper

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SQA Higher Computing Science Paperback – 26 Feb. 2021

Exam board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Computing Science First teaching: August 2018 First exams: Summer 2019 Trust highly experienced teachers and authors Jane Paterson and John Walsh to guide you through the latest SQA Higher Computing Science specification (for examination from 2019 onwards). This is the most comprehensive resource available for this course, brought to you by Scotland's No. 1 textbook publisher. - Gain in-depth knowledge of the four areas of study (Software Design and Development, Database Design and Development, Web Design and Development, Computer Systems) with clear explanations of every concept and topic - Understand advanced concepts and processes as numerous examples throughout the book show the theory in action - Build the skills of analysis, design, implementation, testing and evaluation that are required for success in both the exam and the assignment - Apply the knowledge and skills developed through the course to a variety of practical tasks and end-of-chapter 'check your learning' questions - Use computing terminology confidently and accurately by consulting a detailed glossary of all key terms and acronyms

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