School Certificate Computing Skills test 2008
The Computing Skills test is a mandatory requirement for each candidate for the School Certificate, unless the student is studying one or more courses based on Life Skills outcomes and content.
The Computing Skills test for 2008 will follow the same format as 2007.
In 2008, schools must nominate to sit for either the online test OR the pen-and-paper test.
Students granted special provisions will have an equivalent test in similar formats.
Important dates
June 10
Practice Test available via Schools Online
June 23
Closing date for schools to enter either the pen-and-paper or online test.
November 12 (Wednesday), between 8am and 5pm
2008 School Certificate Computing Skills Test - online format*
November 13 (Thursday), between 8am and 5pm
2008 School Certificate Computing Skills Test - online format*
November 14 (Friday), between 8am and 11am
2008 School Certificate Computing Skills Test - online format*
*Schools can schedule test sessions for their students at any convenient times on these days.
November 14 (Friday), commence 11am only
2008 School Certificate Computing Skills Test - pen-and-paper format
For further information contact:
- (02) 9367 8130
- (02) 9367 8299
- (02) 9367 8329
- csthelp@bos.nsw.edu.au
Support for schools offering the online test
A range of additional support materials will be made available progressively throughout Terms 2 and 3. Please check back here for links.
Communication with schools
All communications will be linked here after they are sent to schools during the year.
Further information
- Scope Statement and Test Specifications
- School Certificate Computing Skills Specimen test
- Guide to the 2008 School Certificate: Rules and Procedures for Students
- Multiple-choice quiz
- Technologies in the Revised Mandatory Stages 4 and 5 Syllabuses (2004)
Special Examination Provisions
Special examination provisions are:
- extra working time
- rest breaks, diabetic provisions or toilet breaks
- large print
- coloured paper.