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Advanced Higher
Computing
This page gives an outline of the topics covered at
Advanced Higher level.
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Software Development |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of
software development, software development languages and
environments, high level language constructs and standard
algorithms. Also demonstrate practical skills in the context of
software development using contemporary hardware and an
appropriate software development environment. |
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Developing a Software Solution |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the analytical
approach to the development of a software solutions to a
computing problem. Also demonstrate practical skills by
analysing, designing, implementing and testing a software
solution to a computing problem. |
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Computer Networking |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of facts,
ideas and terminology relevant to the principles, features and
purposes of networking. Also demonstrate practical skills in the
context of networking using contemporary hardware and software. |
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Homework
Regular
homework will be issued in the form of reading, learning notes,
answering questions, designing computer programs and revision. Although
this homework will be checked up on, pupils are expected to complete it
to a high standard without nagging by the teacher, and to be responsible
for their own learning and self-assessment, e.g. read with
understanding; know whether you understand and can remember something or
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