AS Module 3

Module 3 is a piece of coursework. Students are asked to solve a task using a computer application. This is often done using an Excel spreadsheet but may be done in other ways too. In the past some students have designed and built websites for instance. The point is to perform a task.

Some recent examples have included

–designing a new intranet site for students and staff at the school

–creating a package to allow users to choose components to be assembled into a custom built computer.

–creating a package to allow a carpet fitting firm to generate a quote based on room size and choice of carpet.

The end user does not need to be a real person or business and can be role played by a teacher or other person.

This section carries 40% of the available marks.