Computer Science
Computer Science learning area contacts:
- Ian Gaynor : +61 8 92736350 | Ian.Gaynor@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
In the Computer Science ATAR Course students explore the fundamental principles, concepts and skills within the field of computing. They learn how to diagnose and solve problems in the course of understanding the building blocks of computing. Students explore the principles related to the analysis and creation of computer and information systems; software development; the connectivity between computers; the management of data; the development of database systems; and the moral and ethical considerations for the development and use of computer systems. This course provides students with the practical and technical skills that equip them to function effectively in a world where these attributes are vital for employability and daily life in a technological society.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:12pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:24pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:25pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination 2017) Last updated: 01 Sep 2017 11:40am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination 2017) Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:25pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination 2017) Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:25pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination 2018) Last updated: 01 Sep 2017 11:41am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination 2018) Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:26pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination 2018) Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:32pm
Support Materials-
The grading teacher resources include the grade descriptions and annotated student work samples. The annotated student work samples are currently being developed and will be progressively uploaded during 2016/17.
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Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Examination Materials- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:03pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:13pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline Last updated: 31 Jan 2018 1:51pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline Last updated: 31 Jan 2018 1:51pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 31 Jan 2018 1:51pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 31 Jan 2018 1:51pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline Last updated: 31 Jan 2018 1:45pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline Last updated: 31 Jan 2018 1:44pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:37pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:36pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:56pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:59pm
- Computer Science ATAR Course Data Book 2016 Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:36pm
- Computer Science ATAR Course Data Book 2016 Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:04pm
- 2017 Examination Last updated: 18 Dec 2017 5:30pm
- 2017 Source booklet Last updated: 07 Feb 2018 8:00am
- 2017 Summary examination report for candidates Last updated: 23 Feb 2018 3:57pm
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Marking keys for past WACE and ATAR course examinations are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
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General
In the Computer Science General Course students are introduced to the fundamental principles, concepts and skills within the field of computing. They learn how to diagnose and solve problems while exploring the building blocks of computing. Students explore the principles related to the creation of computer and information systems; software development; the connectivity between computers; the management of data; the development of database systems; and the moral and ethical considerations for the use of computer systems. This course provides students with the practical and technical skills that equip them to function effectively in a world where these attributes are vital for employability and daily life in a technological society.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:45pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:53pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:54pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 Last updated: 10 May 2018 1:52pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 Last updated: 10 May 2018 11:58am
- General Syllabus Year 12 Last updated: 13 Oct 2017 1:54pm
Support Materials-
The grading teacher resources include the grade descriptions and annotated student work samples. The annotated student work samples are currently being developed and will be progressively uploaded during 2016/17.
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Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials- General Year 12 sample assessment outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:23pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:25pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:07pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:23pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:22pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:18pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:25pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:00pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:31pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:22pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:43pm
- 2017 EST - Letter to Schools Last updated: 07 Sep 2017 11:31am
- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:42pm
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content Last updated: 07 Sep 2017 11:49am
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content Last updated: 07 Sep 2017 11:31am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.