New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events Qualifications Update: Computing Science Key Messages New Course Development process range of representative inputs Provides progression from Higher Computing Science Provides a bridge to further study or employment Develops depth and complexity of knowledge and understanding of Computing Science topics Further develops higher order skills Provides personalisation and choice through unit tasks and Coursework project May contribute to offer of advanced entry to university Course Structure Two units internally assessed on pass/fail basis by centres, externally verified by SQA: - Information System Design and Development - Software Design and Development Course Assessment consisting of: Project, marked by centres, externally verified by SQA (90 marks) Question paper, marked by SQA (60 marks) Both the project and question paper contribute to final grade Assessment Support Schedule 2014/15 Oct 14Unit Assessment Support (Package 1) Jan 15CfE Advanced Higher Subject Update Letter Jan 15Subject Course Comparison N5 AH Feb 15Unit Assessment Support (Package 2) Feb 15AH Specimen Question Paper + Marking Instructions Mar 15Coursework Documents Apr 15Unit Assessment Support (Package 3) Apr 15Re-publish Mandatory Documents CS, CAS, US May 15Re-publish Support Documents CUSN, UASP Packs 1 & 2 I