Exam board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Computing Science
First teaching: August 2018
First exams: Summer 2019

Trust highly experienced teachers and authors Jane Paterson and John Walsh to guide you through the latest SQA Higher Computing Science specification (for examination from 2019 onwards).

This is the most comprehensive resource available for this course, brought to you by Scotland's No. 1 textbook publisher.

- Gain in-depth knowledge of the four areas of study (Software Design and Development, Database Design and Development, Web Design and Development, Computer Systems) with clear explanations of every concept and topic

- Understand advanced concepts and processes as numerous examples throughout the book show the theory in action

- Build the skills of analysis, design, implementation, testing and evaluation that are required for success in both the exam and the assignment

- Apply the knowledge and skills developed through the course to a variety of practical tasks and end-of-chapter 'check your learning' questions

- Use computing terminology confidently and accurately by consulting a detailed glossary of all key terms and acronyms

The latest book by Jane Paterson and John Walsh for Higher Computing Science is a great book...I have referred to the book in preparation for the Highers...I feel that the book puts a spotlight on key areas. I still teach Visual Studio but the move to Python is prepared for in the book. Well done. -- Mr Andy Hynds, Computing Science Teacher

John Walsh started teaching Biology and General Science in 1976 in St. Michael¹s Academy, Kilwinning, Ayrshire. He gained an additional teaching qualification in Computing, and began teaching Computing in 1986, and in 1991 was appointed to his present post of Principal Teacher of Computing in St. Andrew¹s Academy in Saltcoats, Ayrshire. He has considerable experience in working with the Scottish Examination Board (now SQA), first as a marker, then assistant examiner, assistant national development officer, working group secretary, panel member, moderator and vetter. In addition to the two textbooks already published, he has written various classroom support materials for Standard Grade and Higher Grade which have been distributed by the Scottish CCC (now Learning and Teaching Scotland), and materials for Higher Still which have been distributed by HSDU and SQA. He was appointed as a GTC Specialist Adviser in 1999, and is currently working on his third textbook for Hodder, Higher Computing.