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S1 and S2

Students learn how computers work and how to use the software installed on them.

S3 and S4 (Standard Grade)

In Standard Grade Computing Studies, you will learn all about computers, how they work and what they are used for. The course is offered at three levels: Credit, General and Foundation and the following broad areas will be studied.

1. Computer Applications

General Purpose Packages (Word Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets and Graphics)

Industrial and Commercial Applications (Robotics and Commercial Data Processing)

2. Computer Systems

System Software

Operating and Filing Systems

Low Level Machine

Hardware

3. Computer Programming

Pupils learn how to set up instructions in High Level Languages, VisualBASIC

Assessment

Assessment is in two parts; internal and external. The final award is split: 30% coursework (done throughout the course) and 70% external examination.

S5 and S6 (Higher)

For students who pass Standard Grade Computing at Credit level or Intermediate 2 Computing, there is the option to do Higher Computing.

S6 (Advanced Higher)

Based on good results at Higher level, the school offers Advanced Higher Computing to students wishing to take the subject further.