AM Syllabus (2011) - Computing AM 07 - Syllabus Paper 1, Paper II, Paper III

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AM Syllabus (2011) for Computing AM 07 defines advanced-level examination structure, assessment weights, and rules such as calculator prohibition. It specifies Paper I and Paper II question formats and mark allocations, plus a Paper III project intended to consolidate newly acquired programming and logical-analytical skills using Java. The syllabus further outlines learning objectives for Digital Logic, including binary logic basics, truth tables, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, logic gate modeling, and numeric and character representation topics.

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Introduction

Examination

Syllabus

Module 1: Digital Logic

Data Representations

Logic Gates

Boolean Algebra

AM SYLLABUS (2011) COMPUTING AM 07 SYLLABUS AM Syllabus (2011): Computing Computing AM07 (Available in September) Syllabus Paper 1(3 hrs) + Paper II(3 hrs) + Paper III(Project) 1. INTRODUCTION This MATSEC Advanced level Computing Syllabus has been prepared and compiled in line with previous syllabi, latest Computing related developments and space for future syllabi to add and enhance the contents. Furthermore, in line with the objectives clearly set in the previous version of this syllabus, the programming language that is to be used throughout this syllabus is to be “Java”. This language will displace the use of the“Pascal” programming language in every aspect of this syllabus wherever the use of a programming language is required, including the implementation of the project. It is also stressed that all theoretical treatment of topics should be adequately accompanied by practical (realworld) examples when and wherever applicable. The nature of the project and what it aims to exercise has also been amended in this syllabus. The project now carries 20% of the global score for this subject and is primarily intended to consolidate and assess the freshly acquired programming and logical-analytical skills of candidates, rather than the abstract-analytical, design, project management skills, and software engineering rationale in general, which can be better assimilated in later stages of the educational process, when it is felt that candidates’ thought processes have reached higher levels of maturity. Candidates are expected to have followed the Computer Studies stream at secondary level and have progressed on to the SEC level Computer Studies thereby acquiring sound background knowledge of the history of Computing, current and future trends, as well as the sector-specific and social applications of Information Technology. This syllabus is ideal for those students who wish to deepen their understanding of Computing possibly with an eye to pursuing any undergraduate degree programme with a fundamental treatment of the technical aspects of Computing. This document is organized as follows. The next section briefly underlines the contents of the examination itself while syllabus details are described in detail in Section 3. Section 4 lists recommended texts and reference books that Computing educators can make use of to assist their students. Finally, detailed information about the practical project is expanded in Section 5. 2. EXAMINATION The examination shall consist of three parts, namely, two written papers each of three hours duration and a project. The overall grade will be based on an overall aggregate score, and students must obtain a minimum mark in each part of the examination, to be established by the Markers’ panel. Paper I (100 marks) shall consist of twenty short compulsory questions from any part of the syllabus and that require short to the point answers worth 5 marks. This paper carries 40% of the final (total) examination score. Paper II (100 marks) shall consist of eight long questions of which candidates are expected to answer five. Each question carries 20 marks and students are expected to understand precisely what is being asked and demonstrate understanding by answering in some depth. This paper carries 40% of the final (total) examination score. Paper III (100 marks) is a project that is expected to take up about three months of the candidates’ study programme in order to clearly test and demonstrate the range of logical and programming skills they have acquired and possess. The project carries 20% of the final (total) examination score. Note regarding use of calculators: Calculators may NOT be used in any part of this examination. 3. SYLLABUS Module 1: Digital Logic Objectives Students should be able to 􀂃 understand the basics behind binary logic 􀂃 make use, understand and draw truth tables for logic expressions 􀂃 draw logic circuits from Boolean expressions

FAQs

What is the overall structure of the Computing AM 07 examination?

The examination consists of three parts: Paper I (two?), Paper II, and a project in Paper III. Two written papers are each three hours, and Paper III is a project that takes about three months.

How are marks distributed across Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III?

Paper I carries 40% of the total score, Paper II carries 40%, and Paper III carries 20%. Each paper totals 100 marks, and students must meet minimum marks set for each part.

Which programming language and practical approach does the syllabus require?

The programming language used throughout the syllabus is Java, including project implementation. The syllabus also requires theoretical topics to be supported by practical, real-world examples wherever applicable.

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