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Brief description of the
principles/rationale of homework for Standard Grade Computing
Homework is an integral part of the Standard
Grade course and is designed to compliment the content and provide opportunities
to extend students skills and knowledge. The style of the units varies, some
homework is done on-line, some electronic and some is written. An emphasis on
exam practise and improving problem solving skills becomes more evident later in
S4.
Type of homework
Personal research on computer systems
Exam questions
Short answer/Multiple choice questions
Preparing web/PowerPoint presentations
Frequency and expected duration
Homework may be given up to once every two
weeks depending on individual progress and the demands of the topic being
studied. Tasks should take about 20 minutes to complete and usually a week is
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