A-Level SSD
GCE A-Level Software Systems Development (SSD)
Software Systems Development is an applied qualification designed to help students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work in software development.
This specification aims to help students to:
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develop a genuine interest in programming in software systems development;
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develop an understanding of systems approaches and modelling techniques;
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develop skills that will prepare them for work in today’s software industry;
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participate in developing a software project using a complete software development process;
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apply their skills to work-related scenarios;
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research, develop and present their findings in a variety of formats;
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develop advanced study skills to prepare for third level education; and
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demonstrate their understanding and application of key concepts through assessment.
Content | Assessment | Weightings |
AS 1: Introduction to Object Oriented Development |
External written examination 2 hours Short and extended questions, stimulus response and data response questions based on the principles of object oriented development |
50% of AS |
AS 2: Event Driven Programming |
Internal assessment Portfolio showing evidence of designing, implementing, testing and evaluating an event driven application |
50% of AS |
A2 1: Systems Approaches and Database Concepts |
External written examination 2 hours Short and extended questions relating to current systems approaches and database concepts |
30% of A Level |
A2 2: Implementing Solutions |
Internal assessment Portfolio showing evidence of the analysis, design and implementation of a software solution of a specified problem in a pre-release case study and task |
30% of A Level |