Pupils who achieve Higher Computing Science can consider opportunities in tertiary studies and fantastic employment opportunities, with a national and international demand for IT and computing related skills at a premium, the many opportunities can lead to an exciting and rewarding start in life.
In this Course, and its component Units, there will be an emphasis on skills development and the application of those skills. Assessment approaches will be proportionate, fit for purpose and will promote best practice, enabling learners to achieve the highest standards they can.
The Higher Computing Science course at KGS uses the portfolio approach in assessment of the units, students find this engaging as they choose the context that is in their interest, evidence for each outcome is achieved as they work through tasks and projects. They offer flexibility, provide more time for learning, more focus on skills and applying learning, and scope for personalisation and choice. This approach is empowering and pupils feel empowered to develop their computing skills, knowledge and self confidence in the subject
National 4includes an internally assessed coursework and includes the units:
Software Design and Development
Information System Design and Development
Added Value Unit
National 5 Computing Science include the units and an external exam:
Software Design and Development (National 5) 9 SCQF credit points
Information System Design and Development 9 SCQF credit points (National 5)
Course assessment 6 SCQF credit points
Higher Computing includes the following 3 units and students will sit an external exam:
H223 76 Software Design and Development (Higher) 9 SCQF credit points
H226 76 Information System Design and Development (Higher) 9 SCQF credit points
