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Computing Studies
WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY COMPUTING
Today’s society has and still is experiencing many
changes as a consequence of the growth in the use of IT: education should
reflect these changes. It is important in such a growing environment to
understand as well as apply skills to adapt to continuing technological
developments. Equally it is essential to learn to cope with its effects on
everyday life at home, at work and in leisure time.
The
Subject Skills
The syllabus aims to give a grounding in the
knowledge and understanding of the use of computers, how they operate, and
their effects on the individual and society.
Through a problem solving approach apply this
knowledge and understanding to both written and practical work.
Hands on use of computer equipment to develop
practical abilities in the use of computers and computer software to enable
them to solve practical problems.
THE CONTENT OF THE COURSE
The syllabus focuses on 3 broad areas of study. Each
one should engage pupils in problem solving activities, heighten interest
and offer a stimulating and systematic study of computers and their uses.
AREAS OF STUDY
Computer Applications
Databases; Spreadsheets;
Word Processing;
Graphics; Desk Top
Publishing; Multi-Media
presentation;
communications. These
topics require pupils to
complete a number of
practical tasks and
projects on an
individual basis.
Computer Systems
Systems Software; Operating and Filing
systems; low level
machine; hardware.
Computer Programming
Developing practical
abilities of problem
analysis and design of
solutions, coding
programs and
evaluation. This topic
requires pupils to
complete a number of
practical tasks and
projects on an
individual basis.
ASSESSMENT
Knowledge and Understanding along with
Problem Solving are assessed at the end of the course through a formal
examination and each element will be awarded a separate grade. Practical
work produced throughout the course will be used as evidence of attainment
in the Practical Abilities element and will be awarded a separate
grade. These three separate grades are then used to give the overall final
grade for the subject. The weighting of the elements will be in the ratio
of 1:2:2.
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