John Paul II High School

Level 1 Computing

11COM Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

No prerequisites – completing 10COM would be an advantage.

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Subject Overview

Term 1
Focuses on key skills in Programming. Term 1 students work on developing a working knowledge of Python.

Term 2
Focuses on key skills in Database and Digital Media using Web Design. Term 2 students work on developing a working knowledge of SQL, PHP, HTML and CSS.

Term 3
Term 3 is spent finalising the final project, testing, and evaluating it to ensure it is fit for purpose.

Term 4
Week 1 is the external exam for Computing. These are completed at school and are sent away for marking to NZQA. Results are awarded in late January.
Two external assessments are offered in 2023: Human Computer Interaction and the Computer Science topic of Code Compression.

Learning Areas:

_____________ Technology _____________ Hangarau

Assessment Information

Level 1 Computing is assessed both internally and with an external examination.

The internal assessments occur periodically through the year. The external examination is held in Term 4