2. New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events Qualifications Update: Computing Science

3. Key Messages  New Course  Development process – range of representative inputs  Provides progression from Higher Computing Science  Provides a bridge to further study or employment  Develops depth and complexity of knowledge and understanding of Computing Science topics  Further develops higher order skills  Provides personalisation and choice through unit tasks and Coursework project  May contribute to offer of advanced entry to university

4. Course Structure  Two units internally assessed on pass/fail basis by centres, externally verified by SQA: - Information System Design and Development - Software Design and Development  Course Assessment consisting of: –Project, marked by centres, externally verified by SQA (90 marks) –Question paper, marked by SQA (60 marks)  Both the project and question paper contribute to final grade

5. Assessment Support Schedule 2014/15 Oct 14Unit Assessment Support (Package 1) Jan 15CfE Advanced Higher Subject Update Letter Jan 15Subject Course Comparison N5 – AH Feb 15Unit Assessment Support (Package 2) Feb 15AH Specimen Question Paper + Marking Instructions Mar 15Coursework Documents Apr 15Unit Assessment Support (Package 3) Apr 15Re-publish Mandatory Documents – CS, CAS, US May 15Re-publish Support Documents – CUSN, UASP Packs 1 & 2

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