Computer Science
Computer Science learning area contacts:
- David Donnelly : +61 8 9273 6350 | David.Donnelly@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
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 2024 (474.9 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 10:51am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (320.2 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 10:51am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2025 (646.4 KB) Last updated: 12 Aug 2024 9:24am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2025 (418.8 KB) Last updated: 12 Aug 2024 9:24am
- ATAR Year 11 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2025 (286.0 KB) Last updated: 12 Aug 2024 9:24am
- ATAR Year 11 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2025 (31.9 KB) Last updated: 12 Aug 2024 9:24am
- ATAR Year 11 and Year 12 Additional syllabus support booklet (778.7 KB) Last updated: 10 Feb 2025 4:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 and Year 12 Additional syllabus support booklet (597.2 KB) Last updated: 10 Feb 2025 4:43pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (522.1 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 10:51am
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (195.2 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 10:51am
Examination Materials- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 12 May 2025 4:11pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 7:24am
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (348.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (368.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline - For teaching from 2025 (300.0 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2024 9:49am
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline - For teaching from 2025 (367.8 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2024 9:49am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (275.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (195.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (814.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (633.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- ATAR 12 Sample Assessment Tasks (635.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Feb 2024 11:29am
- ATAR 12 Sample Assessment Tasks (462.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Feb 2024 11:29am
- ATAR 12 Sample Assessment Outline (288.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Feb 2024 11:29am
- ATAR 12 Sample Assessment Outline (355.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Feb 2024 11:29am
- ATAR 12 Sample Course Outline (427.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Feb 2024 11:29am
- ATAR 12 Sample Course Outline (377.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Feb 2024 11:29am
- 2024 Summary examination report for candidates (122.7 KB) Last updated: 11 Apr 2025 12:42pm
- 2024 Examination (386.9 KB) Last updated: 03 Feb 2025 9:35am
- 2024 Marking Key (813.9 KB) Last updated: 03 Feb 2025 9:36am
- 2024 Source Booklet (233.9 KB) Last updated: 03 Feb 2025 9:36am
- Sample one ATAR examination (for teaching from January 1, 2024) (410.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:39pm
- Sample one ATAR marking key (for teaching from January 1, 2024) (903.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:39pm
- Sample one ATAR source booklet (for teaching from January 1, 2024) (278.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:39pm
- Sample two ATAR examination (for teaching from January 1, 2024) (850.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:39pm
- Sample two ATAR marking key (for teaching from January 1, 2024) (951.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:39pm
- Sample two ATAR source booklet (for teaching from January 1, 2024) (363.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:39pm
- 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 2024 (432.7 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 11:01am
- General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (303.0 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 11:01am
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (459.6 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 11:01am
- General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (179.3 KB) Last updated: 02 Feb 2024 11:01am
Externally Set Task Materials 2025- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) Last updated: 12 May 2025 4:11pm
- Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (211.7 KB) Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 7:24am
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (326.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (352.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (354.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (413.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (397.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (363.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:57pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (344.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (350.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (433.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (673.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (394.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (361.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2024- 2025 General EST Unit 3 content (192.6 KB) Last updated: 18 Sep 2024 9:58am
Externally Set Task Materials 2023- 2024 General EST Unit 3 content (339.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:37pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2022- 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (241.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:10pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2021- 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (336.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:32pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- 2021 CSC General EST Unit 3 content (333.1 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:22pm
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Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (333.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:10pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (193.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:50pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (165.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:34pm
- 2018 EST student work sample - Satisfactory (1.8 MB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:04pm
- 2018 EST student sample marks collection sheet - Satisfactory (97.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:04pm
- 2018 EST student work sample - Strong (1.8 MB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:04pm
- 2018 EST student sample marks collection sheet - Strong (102.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:04pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (160.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:24pm
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (185.7 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:24pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample ESTs (306.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General sample ESTs (190.0 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General sample ESTs Marking Key (1.8 MB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
- General sample ESTs Marking Key (221.5 KB) Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:42pm
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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 https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.