Higher Computing - Computer Systems

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CS PowerPoint Slides
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The content of this unit is split into 8 topics;

1. Data Representation 5. Networks
2. Computer Structure 6. Using Networks
3. Computer Performance 7. Systems Software
4. Peripherals 8. Supporting Software

For revision of each topic, students should

1.      Revise the content by downloading and reading the topic PowerPoint slides.
2.      Logon to
Learnskape and sit an assessment on the topic revised.
3.      Look at the results of the assessment, analyse the questions you answered correctly and the questions you answered incorrectly.
4.      Download the topic checklist and identify the content that you answered incorrectly.
5.      Using the Personal Learning Planning tool that you downloaded from the homepage, identify your strengths and areas for development.
6.      Identify your Next Steps and formulate and implement your Action Plan.
7.      Logon to
Learnskape and sit a re-assessment on the topic revised.