Author Description
As part of a two year course written specifically to meet the requirements of the Standard Grade and GCSE syllabuses, topics include information systems, electronic document processing, simulation and training, automated systems, commercial data processing, social implications, simple programming and computer software and hardware. The "Standard Computing" course consists of two pupil's books, one per year, a workbook giving a variety of related exercises and assignments to accompany each pupil's book and two teacher's guides which contain answers plus teaching notes and guidelines for assessment.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This workbook serves as a structured assessment and practice tool designed to reinforce the technical competencies required by the Standard Grade and GCSE computing syllabuses. Author J. McGillivray provides a supplementary resource that aligns with a two-year curriculum framework. The text utilizes a series of exercises and assignments to test student comprehension of core computing concepts, ranging from hardware architecture to the social implications of automated systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Exercises covering information systems and electronic document processing
- Practical assignments on simulation, training, and automated systems
- Review questions regarding commercial data processing and software/hardware fundamentals
Scope Limits
- Does not contain the primary instructional content found in the companion pupil's books
- Does not include the teacher's answer keys or assessment guidelines
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and students utilize this workbook as a standard supplementary resource for secondary-level computing courses. Experts note that the material is specifically calibrated to meet the rigorous requirements of the Standard Grade and GCSE examination boards.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oliver & Boyd
ISBN-10:
0050040154
ISBN-13:
9780050040157
Reference
Education
computing
textbook
Computer Science