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You may need your Edexcel Online login details in order to access some of the materials which are listed in the following pages.  \nWe have also included details of forthcoming support.  \nWe would also suggest that you refer to the Instructions for Conducting External Assessments document. This guide provides you with the information you need to carry out external assessments for BTEC Nationals. It takes you through: what you need to do; who’s responsible at each stage and; gives additional advice and guidance around best practice. This document can be found here.  \nWhat does this guide provide?  \nThis short guide presents all information below at unit level:  \n• a breakdown of our existing support  \n• an overview of what additional support is coming up  \n• an offer to purchase revision guides and workbooks at a discounted rate (limited time available)*  \n• a list of external assessment dates for summer 2018  \n* You don't need to buy resources to deliver our qualifications  \nChoose your unit…  \nUnit 1  \nPrinciples of Computer Science  \nUnit 3  \nPlanning and Management of Computing Projects  \nUnit 2  \nFundamentals of Computer Systems  \nUnit 4  \nSoftware Design and Development Project  \nUnit 1: Principles of Computer Science (click on each link to access materials)  \nSample assessment support  \nSample Assessment Material  \n(for learners to sit as mocks)  \nSample Marked Learner Work  \n(to see how mark schemes are applied)  \nHave you tried our revision guides and workbooks?*  \nAs a school or college, you can get 50% off the recommended retail price by using the code BTECNAT18 when purchasing online, via these links: Revision Guide or Revision Workbook  \nor a free sample from our student books  \nTo support preparation for assessment, by clicking here  \n* You don't need to buy resources to deliver our qualifications  \n\n| Past papers & reports |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Summer 2017\u003Cbr>Past paper Mark Scheme\u003Cbr>Lead Examiner Report | January 2018\u003Cbr>Past paper Mark Scheme\u003Cbr>Lead Examiner Report |\n\nWhat’s coming up (April/May)  \n• Full-day ‘Preparing for external assessment’ training events, focusing on all external units for Computing.  \n• Additional Sample Marked Learner Work from January 2018 series.  \n• Rich Feedback report at both centre level and learner level  \n• Access to Scripts service, click here  \nUnit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems (click on each link to access materials)  \nSample assessment support  \nSample Assessment Material  \n(for learners to sit as mocks)  \nSample Marked Learner Work  \n(to see how mark schemes are applied)  \nHave you tried our revision guides and workbooks?*  \nAs a school or college, you can get 50% off the recommended retail price by using the code BTECNAT18 when purchasing online, via these links: Revision Guide or Revision Workbook  \nor a free sample from our student books  \nTo support preparation for assessment, by clicking here  \n* You don't need to buy resources to deliver our qualifications  \n\n| Past papers & reports |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Summer 2017\u003Cbr>Past paper Mark Scheme\u003Cbr>Lead Examiner Report | January 2018\u003Cbr>Past paper Mark Scheme\u003Cbr>Lead Examiner Report |\n\nWhat’s coming up (April/May)  \n• Full-day ‘Preparing for external assessment’ training events, focusing on all external units for Computing.  \n• Additional Sample Marked Learner Work from January 2018 series.  \n• Rich Feedback report at both centre level and learner level  \n• Access to Scripts service, click here  \nUnit 3: Planning and Management of Computing Projects (click on each link to access materials)  \nAssessment support  \nSample As","cbCaijtKBkZfQCjU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijtKBkZfQCjU","pdf",742791,"English","# Why have we created this guide?\n## What does this guide provide?\n# Choose your unit\n## Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science\n### Sample assessment support\n### Past papers & reports\n### What’s coming up (April/May)\n## Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems\n### Sample assessment support\n### Past papers & reports\n### What’s coming up (April/May)\n## Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computing Projects\n### Assessment support\n### Past tasks & reports (January 2018)\n### What’s coming up (April/May)\n## Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project\n### Sample assessment support\n### What’s coming up (April/May)","[{\"question\":\"What support materials does the guide provide for each computing unit?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a breakdown of existing support, including sample assessment material for mock sit-ins, sample marked learner work showing how mark schemes are applied, and unit-level assessment guidance where applicable.\"},{\"question\":\"How can teachers access additional materials listed in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"Some resources may require Edexcel Online login details. 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