Mathematics in Computing
The Maths team, in SQA, recently reviewed a number of Maths units within group awards, such as HNC Computing, to check that their levels and contents are right. The outcome is that a number of units are going to be revised. Some of those units are within Computing qualifications. The SCQF Level of the units won’t change but their contents will. Most will be “levelled up” to ensure the maths is pitched at the correct level.
I will convene a Short Life Working Group, early in the new session, to take this forward. This SLWG will focus on the following:
- What changes are needed to the current Maths units within HN Computing awards?
- What maths is essential for all (advanced) Computing qualifications?
- What Maths units need to be added to HND Computer Science?
Either the existing units will be revised or new units will be created or a combination of these. I’ll keep you posted via this blog. None of the changes will take effect before session 2017/18. So next year will be business as usual. Please contact Helen if you’re interested in serving on the SLWG.
In a related, but separate, development we’re working on two new maths-related units for HNC/D Computer Games Development. One will be generic and one will be dedicated to computer games. Both units will be Computing units but with a lot of maths content. Contact Helen for more information about this issue or the development in general.
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