13CPS

Year 13 Computer Science (Level 3)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Mr G. Evans.

In this comprehensive course, students will explore Arduino, C++ programming, and their practical applications. They’ll learn to work with Arduino boards, sensors, actuators, and shields while mastering C++ syntax and object-oriented programming. The course covers control systems, automation, robotics, and IoT integration. Students will delve into the fundamentals of engineering, mechatronics, and electronics.

 

 

Subject Overview

Term 1
Critical inquiry
Students conduct an inquiry that involves in-depth research, planning and stakeholder feedback to come up with a project proposal.

Term 2
C++ Programming with Arduino
Students utilize microcontrollers, sensors and tools such as 3D printers and laser cutting to produce an outcome using Arduino.

Term 3
Presentation Video
Students use video and screen capture techniques to create a short video that describes the need/opportunity and their developed digital outcome.

Term 4
Examination
Students present a reflective summary of developing their digital outcome.

Prerequisites

Year 12 Computer Science or at the Head of Faculty’s discretion.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Digital outcomes, physical prototypes and a journal of the student’s evidence of completing the technological process both contribute to assessment.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91900 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.1 - Conduct a critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91903 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91904 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.5 - Use complex techniques to develop an electronics outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91909 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0