This event “Teaching Data Science in the Senior School” will introduce you to the NPA Data Science Qualification and delivering it. In this one hour session you will be shown how to teach Data Science confidently in the Senior phase with ready-to-use resources. No prior programming experience required.
Who it’s for
– Teachers and heads of Computing Science, Mathematics, Business/Administration, Geography, Social Sciences, Modern Studies, CDT and related subjects.
– Anyone considering introducing or strengthening data literacy and analysis in S4-S6.
What we’ll cover
– What is the NPA Data Science (SCQF 4-6)? How it fits within Curriculum for Excellence, assessment approach, and progression pathways.
– Delivery models: where it can live (Computing, Maths, cross‑curricular).
– Software: spreadsheets and/or Python – choose what suits.
– Resources you can use straight away: SQA documentation and lesson packs.
– Live Q&A.
You’ll leave with
– Resources mapped to NPA outcomes.
– Slides and a recording to share with colleagues.