1. Business Education and Computing Department
National 5
Computing Science

2. SQA Requirements Component Marks Duration Question Paper 110 2 hours
Assignment 50
8 hours

3. Question Paper Represents 69% of the overall marks
All questions are compulsory
Section 1 (25 marks) – short answer, restricted response questions
Section 2 (85 marks) – structured questions consisting of extended responses, which may require analysis, comparisons and evaluations
SQA Exam will take place on Tuesday 22 May 2018

4. Assignment Represents 31% of the overall marks
Made up of 3 distinct tasks:
Software Design and Development (25 marks)
Database Design and Development (10-15 marks)
Web Design and Development (10-15 marks)
The change here is that evidence is now submitted to SQA for external marking
This must be completed by the end of March

5. Preliminary Examinations
These are scheduled to take place: 10 – 23 JANUARY 2018

6. Pupils Not Coping at National 5
Following unsatisfactory performance in Prelim Exam, some pupils may be recommended to move to National 4
Pupils will then complete a range of tasks in each of the following areas:
Software Design and Development
Computer Systems
Database Design and Development
Web Design and Development
Pupils will also have to complete an Added Value Unit
ALL Assessment tasks require to be completed by Friday 27 April 2017

7. What Can You Do To Support Your Child?
Encourage them to attend class every period
Ensure that any homework issued is completed
Encourage them to ask for help if experiencing difficulty
Supported study is available Thursday lunchtimes

8. Resources The following Pupil Notes have been uploaded to Glow:
Computer Systems
Database Design and Development
Information Systems Design and Development
SQL
Web Design and Development

9. Useful Websites www.codeacademy.com – for software design and coding
– for SQL, HTML and CSS
and – for software design
BBC Bitesize – National 5 Computing Science
SQA website for specimen question paper and solution