Unit Award Scheme

114244 COMPUTER SCIENCE (UNIT 2): DEBUGGING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	basic errors and how to find and fix them on a computer	Summary sheet
2	why debugging is important	Summary sheet
3	how trial and error can be used to solve a problem	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	identify and fix errors in at least two everyday activities, eg sorting by colour, maths, written sentences	Student completed work
5	‘understand’, ‘plan’ and ‘test’ debugging an algorithm on the computer program	Summary sheet
6	solve a minimum of two errors in simple algorithms on the computer program	Summary sheet
7	draw a comic strip about debugging a real life problem	Student completed work
experienced
8	watching a video on computer bugs	Summary sheet
9	playing a game where the student needs to spot the ‘glitch’ in an algorithm	Summary sheet
10	problem solving with a given program	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	what flexible sequencing is	Student completed work
12	who Grace Hopper is and why she is important	Summary sheet
13	key facts about the first computer bug	Summary sheet
14	the vocabulary ‘bug’ and ‘debugging’.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 October 2020Level - Level One