Information and Software Technology


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Task Weighting

Multimedia and Authoring 20%
Lego/Robotics 20%
Quizzes 10%
Mid Year Exam 15%
Software Development and Programming 20%
Final Exam 15%
Total 100%

 Course Performance Descriptors – Information and Software Technology
 

Areas for Assessment

 

Computer software and hardware

Information and software technologies and society

Designing and developing software solutions

Communication and collaborative practices

Responsible and ethical practices

 

Grade D

Grade C

Grade B

Grade A

A student performing at this grade typically:

A student performing at this grade typically:

A student performing at this grade typically:

A student performing at this grade typically:

A student performing at this grade typically:

      demonstrates elementary knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a limited range of simple tasks.

      demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a limited range of tasks.

      demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a range of tasks.

      demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a range of tasks.

      demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a range of tasks.

      with guidance identifies effects on individuals and society of some past, current and emerging information technologies.

      outlines the effects on individuals and society of a limited range of past, current and emerging information technologies.

      describes the effects on individuals and society of a range of past, current and emerging information technologies.

      analyses the effects on individuals and society of a range of past, current and emerging information technologies.

      perceptively analyses the effects on individuals and society of a range of past, current and emerging information technologies.

      applies elementary problem-solving or decision-making processes when designing, and producing solutions for some familiar situations.

      applies basic problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for familiar situations.

      applies problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for a range of situations

      confidently applies problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for a range of challenging situations.

      is a critical thinker who insightfully and creatively applies problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for a wide range of challenging situations.

      with guidance, recognises responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.

      recalls responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.

      applies responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.

      justifies and applies responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.

      independently justifies and applies responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.

      with support, communicates, using limited documentation, ideas and solutions to an audience.

      communicates, using appropriate documentation, ideas and solutions to an audience.

      communicates, using appropriate documentation, complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences.

      coherently communicates, using appropriate documentation, complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences.

      independently and logically communicates, using appropriate documentation, complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences.

 Which of these categories do you best fit into?

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