New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events
Computing Science
Advanced Higher Course Assessment
Course Assessment at Advanced Higher
Course Assessment at AH assesses Added Value
Course at AH is graded A – D, as at present
Controlled Assessment of setting, conducting and marking
For AH Computing Science there are 2 Components:
– a Project (60%)
– a Question paper (40%)
No dual running at Advanced Higher in session 2015-16
AH Computing Science – Question Paper
• 60 marks (40% of award)
• 2 hours
• sampling across all Course content
• application of knowledge and understanding
• drawing from Software Design and Development and Information System Design and Development equally
AH Computing Science – Question Paper
• 1 section only
• 4 structured questions of 15 marks each integrating across topics
• Programming questions in SQA standardised reference language
• Full reference language doc to be published end of March 2015
Workshop 2: Question paper
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Using the materials provided, in small groups, discuss:
how questions relate to the CAS topic areas
which questions are familiar from AH Computing
which questions cover new ground
how questions approach progress from Higher
the depth of answers required as indicated in MIs
existing teaching materials which can still be used
AH Computing Science - Project
What it does:•Assesses the practical application of skills and knowledge from across the Course•90 marks (60% of award)
Documents needed:•GAI (general assessment information)•Project Assessment Task, with candidate guide
The project will be:•Carried out under supervised conditions•Internally marked (subject to verification)
AH Computing Science - ProjectMarks are awarded for: marksProducing a detailed project plan 10Producing a requirements specification & test plan 10Iterative design & development of the solution - interface design 10 - program/data structure design 10 - implementation 20Final testing 10Evaluation of the development process and solution 10Presenting / communicating the solution 10
90
AH Computing Science - Project
GAI (General Assessment Information)
• overview
• list of suggested topics
• assessment conditions
• giving support and guidance
• evidence to be gathered
• marking instructions
AH Computing Science - Project
Project Assessment Task
• Overview
• Marking instructions (same as in GAI)
• Assessment record
• Appendix 1: Instructions and guidance for candidates
AH Computing Science - ProjectChoose problem
Project proposal
Requirements specification
Project plan
Iterative design & development of solution
Evaluation
Presentation
main “stages” …
… but not a linear process
Final testing
AH Computing Science - Project
Project Assessment Task: Appendix 1
• Guidance on recording progress
• Stage-by-stage advice and guidance
• Assessment requirements for each aspect
• additional guidance on research ethics
• List of project ideas
AH Computing Science - Project
Initial stages pp.18 - 28
• Overview of project
• Guidance on recording progress
• Guidance on choosing a suitable problem
• Producing a project proposal
• Analysing the problem
• Producing a project plan
AH Computing Science - Project Ideas Checklist
AH Computing Science ProjectWorkshop activities – reference documents
Workshop 3a: project initial stages
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Read pages 18-28 , then, in small groups, discuss:
project criteria
the list of possible projects – can you provide any others?
what the candidate must record as they progess
how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)
the requirements for
– project proposal
– analysing the problem
– project plan
AH Computing Science - Project
Specification – Testing: stages pp. 30 - 38
• Requirements specification & test plan
• Interface design
• Program/data structure design
• Implementation
• Final testing
Workshop 3b: specification - testing stages
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Read pages 30-38, then, in small groups, discuss:
what evidence is required for each aspect – what would this look like?
what the candidate must record as they progress
how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)
the evidence required
the marks awarded for these different aspects
AH Computing Science - Project
Final stages pp.39 - 45
• Evaluation of⁻ the solution⁻ the development process⁻ possible further developments
• Presenting / communicating the solution
Workshop 3c: final stages
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Read pages 39-45, then, in small groups, discuss:
the quantitative evaluation
importance of the record of progress
methods of presentation
how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)
evidence required
the marks awarded for these final stages
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