Girls and computers

[mudskipper]

IT wasn't on the curriculum at my girls' Grammar School, where we were all encouraged to become secretaries.

I did a Software Engineering HND on day release at college. Was one of two girls in a class of about 30. I guess I just thought times had changed.

[NickFitz]

As 0.9 repeating is equal to 1, it follows that 8.9 repeating is equal to 9.

[MarillionFan]

Actually, it's 8.9%. That's what OVER 91% means.

As 0.9 repeating is equal to 1, it follows that 8.9 repeating is equal to 9.

Which is correct Nick. But as the first quote said 8.9%, then K2p2 was wrong and you are a Daily Mail reporter for changing the original quote.

MF in 'Nick Fitz pedant' Mode.

[NickFitz]

Which is correct Nick. But as the first quote said 8.9%, then K2p2 was wrong and you are a Daily Mail reporter for changing the original quote.

MF in 'Nick Fitz pedant' Mode.

Actually, I was responding to you:

I think you'll find it's 8.99 recurring. But don't worry I know women don't worry about those last few pennies...

[mudskipper]

Actually, I was responding to you:

I can't +ve rep you for this - apparently I have to spread it about a bit. Anyone want some?

[SueEllen]

IT wasn't on the curriculum at my girls' Grammar School, where we were all encouraged to become secretaries.

I did a Software Engineering HND on day release at college. Was one of two girls in a class of about 30. I guess I just thought times had changed.

The figures have actually got worse since 2000.

However personally I wouldn't look at the number of A levels taken in any subject to see the level of interest as you don't need an A level in Computer Science to get on to a Computer Science degree.

Good schools and colleges, who have an idea of what A level subjects help their pupils get on to degree courses, tend to steer pupils into doing the broadest and more traditional subjects. Also lots of schools find that while it's difficult getting good Maths teachers it's more difficult getting a decent Computer Science teacher.

[d000hg]

What do you do in A-level computing/IT? My school only offered traditional subjects so I always viewed it as a bit of a fob-off for those who would be using computers in regular jobs, not those writing software etc. Is that true?
Certainly my university had no interest at all in whether people doing CS had a IT-related A-level, in fact none of the universities I applied for did. Which makes me think I am right?

[MarillionFan]

Actually, I was responding to you:

Well as you said. I was correct.

[SueEllen]

What do you do in A-level computing/IT? My school only offered traditional subjects so I always viewed it as a bit of a fob-off for those who would be using computers in regular jobs, not those writing software etc. Is that true?
Certainly my university had no interest at all in whether people doing CS had a IT-related A-level, in fact none of the universities I applied for did. Which makes me think I am right?

I remember looking at the A level study book after doing my GCSE. It was just more of the same at a higher level. A bit of programming in Basic and learning about computer systems.

The GCSE was p*ss easy. I had to design a database and fill it with data as the project. Then the exam involved drawing lots of flow diagrams.

[OwlHoot]

I appreciate that in 1887 you may have struggled Cliphead.

Yes, we did the Analytical Engine course back then. I think all the oily rags and steam put off a lot of women.