Computing

Computing Staff

LEFT TO RIGHT:

Mr M Sands – Teacher of Computing & Mathematics

Mr I Jeffrey – Teacher of Computing & Mathematics

BGE Courses

S1 - ICT

In S1 pupils work on the following:

·         Glow and Google Classroom

·         Word processing & creating a hierarchical file structure

·         Cyber Safety

·         Programming with Scratch

·         Spreadsheets

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S2 - ICT

In S2 pupils work on the following:

·         Databases

·         Web Development with HTML

·         Python Programming

·         Computer Systems

S3 Computing & NPA Computer Games Development

In S3 students can choose to study both Computing Science and NPA Computer Games Development. 

In S3 Computing students design, create and test digital solutions using:

·         Databases

·         Programming (Python)

·         Web Development with HTML, CSS & JavaScript.

They also develop their understanding and knowledge of Computer Systems.

Senior Phase

NPA Computer Games Development level 4, 5, 6

This qualification is made up of 3 units and comprises 18 SCQF credits. Students develop their knowledge in the subject area of computer games. They will develop skills in problem solving, computer programming and computational thinking skills. The course stimulates interest in STEM subjects and encourages them to consider careers in Computer Science. The course can be studied by itself or in addition to Computing Science. At NPA levels 4 & 5 the project uses Scratch and at level 6 Greenfoot is used.

This course is assessed through a portfolio of student work.

National 4 Computing Science

The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points at level 4. The course is internally assessed. There is no final exam. The course has 3 main areas of study.

National 5 and Higher Computing Science

Both courses consists of 24 SCQF credit points at level 5 and level 6, which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The course assessment has two components.

Each course has four areas of study

·         Software design and development

·         Computer systems

·         Database design and development

·         Web design and development

Extra-Curricular & Supported Study

All students have the opportunity to complete the Bebras Challenge in November of each year.

National 5 and Higher Supported Study Thursday lunch room 411.

Key Resources

Glow https://sts.platform.rmunify.com/

BBC Bitesize Nat 5 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zfs3kqt

BBC Bitesize Higher https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxmh34j

SQA Computing Science https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/56923.html

Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/

W3 Schools https://www.w3schools.com/

Bebras Challenge https://www.bebras.uk/

Programiz https://www.programiz.com/