Exam Preparation

National 5 Computing Science – Advice to parents and carers from staff

Pupils can write out code in python for the theory exam, especially the following constructs:

1. Assignment
2. If Statements
3. Fixed Loop and Conditional Loop
4. Running Total and Traversing an Array
5. Pupils can access all code examples required for the practical assignment and theory exam are available on the N5 Computing Science website and SharePoint.
6. Complete all revision infographics for the three topics covered to help focus and structure your revision.
7. Access to all past papers and revision materials can be accessed on the Computing Science SharePoint.
   https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/phsn5computingscience/
   National 5 Computing Science

Further Information: N5/H Computing Science

Higher Computing Science – Advice to parents and carers from staff

1. Pupils must know all four standard algorithms and be able to implement them in code as well as apply them to exam questions.
2. Pupils can access all code examples required for the practical assignment and theory exam are available on the Higher Computing Science website and SharePoint.
3. Complete all revision infographics for the three topics covered to help focus and structure your revision.
4. Access to all past papers and revision materials can be accessed on the Computing Science SharePoint.
   https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/5601932/BCTdept/SitePages/Higher-Computing-Science.aspx
   https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/phshighercomputingscience/

Further Information: N5/H Computing Science