Y10 Computer Science

There are two major CAM assessments in this course. The student will generate a range of assessment evidence through screen shots, model design, development, evaluation and teacher observations. The students will assemble this evidence into a digital portfolio, where appropriate, and submit this by the due dates for assessment via Microsoft Teams. 

Home Learning 

There is an expectation that students will work on some of the theory and design parts of their assignments in their own time for homework. If students are away from school, it is their responsibility to catch up on work missed. All milestones and deadlines will be shared with students via a class on the Microsoft Teams platform. If students do not have access to a device at home, they must see the teacher as access to computers can be arranged for use at break times, and before and after school. 

Prerequisites for advancing to NCEA Level 1 

There is an expectation that students will have a certain skill and knowledge level to cope with the transition into the next level of study. The step up to Level 1 is considerable. The prerequisites for admission into Level 1 Technology is: 

Demonstrating high standards of behaviour at all times and following all health and safety rules, procedures and teacher instructions 

Gaining at least an ‘Achieved’ grade for all assessments 

At the discretion of the HOF through negotiation with the student, subject teacher and the Dean 

Pathways 

Knowledge and skills gained in this course can be applied to a range of industries, tertiary studies or simply used as valuable life skills.