National 4/5 Computing Science

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Course Content

Assessment

There are four areas of study in Computing Science.

Web Design & Development
Software Design & Development
Database Design & Development
Computer Systems

National 4
Pupils can achieve an N4 qualification by passing unit assessments and successfully completing the Added Value Unit.

National 5
To achieve a pass at N5 pupils are required to complete a practical assignment which contibutes 30% towards their overall mark. Pupils are also required to sit a written exam, this contributes 70% towards their overall mark.

Microsoft Teams

The most recent resources for National 4/5 Computing Science can be found on the Microsoft Teams app. All pupils have been added to their class team. Any pupils having issues with this should complete the form below.

National 4/5 Pupil Resources

SECURITY

THREATS
MALWARE
PREVENTION
SECURITY WEBSITE & ACTIVITIES

DATA REPRESENTATION

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE

COMPUTER HARDWARE
THE CPU

DATABASE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

SOFTWARE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

REVISION

USEFUL INFO

The school has a subscription to TEACH-ICT which has a range of useful resources for revision & consolidation. Pupils should ask their teacher for login details or click here to request them.

Useful Websites

Books

There are currently three textbooks available to help you study. You don't have to buy any of these but if you prefer to study from a book then you might want to buy one of them. We have also have a few copies of each in school that can be borrowed if required.