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Computing develop<\/span><\/span>s<\/span><\/span> learners<\/span><\/span> computational thinking and problem solving skills which are essential for all pupils entering the workplace. Pupils will develop programming skills in two different environments, both with real world connections. There is a mixture of individual and collaborative group work throughout the course where pupils explore a variety of specialist areas through pract<\/span><\/span>ical and investigative tasks. <\/span><\/span>Pupils will have the opportunity to develop thinking skills and skills in numeracy, employability, enterprise and citizenship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n National 4\/5<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n The National 4 Computing Course enables learners to develop <\/span><\/span>skills in analysis and problem solving, design and modelling, developing and implementing solutions, and evaluating digital solutions. Course activities also provide opportunities for pupils to enhance skills in planning and organising, working independently and in teams, critical thinking and decision making, research, communication and self and peer evaluation, in a range of contexts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n In S4 pupils will complete the following two units: <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n \n The course embeds the development of a range of literacy and numeracy skills, and considers various aspects of Health & Wellbeing.<\/span><\/span> Note that Computing Science counts as a Science subject.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n \n Higher Computing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n Entry Requirements <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n National 5 pass in Computing Science<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n COMPUTING – HIGHER<\/span><\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n \n In addition to the <\/span><\/span>Course assessment,<\/span><\/span> the Course includes two mandatory Units –<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Software Design and Development<\/span><\/span> and <\/span><\/span>Information System Design and Development<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n Each of these Units is designed to provide progression from the related Unit at National 5 and to related Units at Advanced Higher. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n Assessment<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n Unit assessment All Units are internally assessed against the given SQA requirements. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Course Assessment:<\/span><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/span>consists of two components with weightings as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Written examination \u00a0 \u00a060% \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Practical coursework \u00a0 40% \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Progression<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n Computing science is a fast-moving field that brings together many disciplines, including mathematics, programming, <\/span><\/span>physics<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>engineering, the natural sciences, psychology and linguistics<\/span><\/span>. \u00a0<\/span><\/span>It will also provide you with essential skills required for employment and further education. <\/span><\/span>Note – It is essential to have coding skills to study Physics at university. <\/span><\/span>The world has thousands of unfilled jobs requiring Computing Science skills.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Computing develops learners computational thinking and problem solving skills which are essential for all pupils entering the workplace. 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