Computer Science
Computer Science learning area contacts:
- David Donnelly : +61 8 92736350 | David.Donnelly@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Year 11 ATAR Computer Science course will be part of the Syllabus Delivery Audit in 2023. Please see the handbook below for further information.
The Computer Science ATAR course builds on the core principles, concepts and skills developed in the Digital Technologies subject in previous years. Students utilise and enhance established analysis and algorithm design skills to create innovative digital solutions to real-world problems. In the process, students develop computational, algorithmic and systems thinking skills which can be successfully applied to problems across domains outside Information Technology. In addition to the development of software, the essential concepts of networking, data management and cyber security are explored. With the vast amounts of data collected in our increasingly digital world, especially in the information-intensive business and scientific disciplines, data management is becoming essential. Similarly, with more and more devices connecting to the internet, cyber security is a major issue for society and the world continues to look for new, young experts to emerge in this field.
SyllabusGrading Support Materials- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2023) (465.3 KB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2023 10:18am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2023) (319.5 KB)
- Year 11 ATAR Additional syllabus support booklet (941.5 KB) Last updated: 17 Feb 2023 4:19pm
- Year 11 ATAR Additional syllabus support booklet (831.7 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (407.0 KB) Last updated: 06 Feb 2023 1:20pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (183.6 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination from 2024) (509.7 KB) Last updated: 16 May 2023 7:59am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination from 2024) (195.1 KB)
Examination Materials- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2023 1:12pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (348.8 KB) Last updated: 07 Mar 2023 12:26pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (368.4 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (275.6 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2023 9:49am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (195.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (814.6 KB) Last updated: 01 Feb 2023 9:51am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (633.0 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (544.6 KB) Last updated: 22 Jul 2020 12:12pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (362.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (749.3 KB) Last updated: 01 May 2019 10:34am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (347.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (1.2 MB) Last updated: 01 May 2019 10:38am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (1.4 MB)
- Computer Science ATAR Course Data Book 2016 (122.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:04pm
- Computer Science ATAR Course Data Book 2016 (265.2 KB)
- 2022 Summary examination report for candidates (115.0 KB) Last updated: 11 Apr 2023 7:56am
- 2022 Acknowledgement variations for ATAR course exams (671.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Apr 2023 11:44am
- 2022 Examination (790.1 KB) Last updated: 13 Feb 2023 11:25am
- 2022 Marking key (1.4 MB) Last updated: 13 Feb 2023 11:25am
- 2022 Source booklet (499.9 KB) Last updated: 13 Feb 2023 11:25am
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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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 Support Materials- General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2023 (382.7 KB) Last updated: 11 Aug 2022 12:56pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2023 (293.4 KB)
- General Year 11 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2023 (537.0 KB) Last updated: 11 Aug 2022 12:56pm
- General Year 11 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2023 (19.9 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2023 (384.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Aug 2022 12:56pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2023 (169.2 KB)
- General Year 12 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2023 (541.6 KB) Last updated: 11 Aug 2022 12:56pm
- General Year 12 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2023 (20.0 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 27 Jan 2023 1:12pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (238.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (354.5 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (354.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:07pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (413.8 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (297.3 KB) Last updated: 24 Aug 2020 9:05am
- General Year 12 sample course outline (355.3 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (237.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:25pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (352.6 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (433.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:31pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (673.1 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (512.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Jul 2020 12:14pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (358.5 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (241.7 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2022 3:40pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (336.5 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:44am
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 CSC General EST Unit 3 content (333.1 KB) Last updated: 24 Sep 2020 1:56pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (333.3 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:52pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (193.7 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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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.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (165.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:42pm
- 2018 EST student work sample - Satisfactory (1.8 MB) Last updated: 08 Mar 2019 12:17pm
- 2018 EST student sample marks collection sheet - Satisfactory (97.8 KB) Last updated: 08 Mar 2019 12:17pm
- 2018 EST student work sample - Strong (1.8 MB) Last updated: 08 Mar 2019 12:18pm
- 2018 EST student sample marks collection sheet - Strong (102.7 KB) Last updated: 08 Mar 2019 12:18pm
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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.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (160.5 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (185.7 KB) Last updated: 19 Sep 2018 3:27pm
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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.
- General sample ESTs (306.6 KB)
- General sample ESTs (190.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:39am
- General sample ESTs Marking Key (1.8 MB)
- General sample ESTs Marking Key (221.5 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:39am
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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.