Criterion A: Planning
The scenario
The following key questions should be considered.
Who is the client/adviser?
Is the choice of client/adviser appropriate?
Rationale for proposed solution
The rationale behind the choice of the proposed product must be in extended writing, with reference to the student’s consultations with the client and/or adviser, justifying how the choice of this particular product is an effective solution.
Before reaching a decision for the proposed product the student and/or computer science teacher must determine:
Success criteria
The success criteria (that are evaluated in criterion E) should be listed in the form of bullet points.
If the student is the client, they must have an adviser who can review the success criteria and provide the validation of the product.
Criterion A: Planning (6 marks)
The success criteria identified in criterion A will be used in criterion D to evaluate the effectiveness of the product.
Marks |
Description |
0 |
The response does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. |
1–2 |
|
3–4 |
|
5–6 |
An appropriate scenario for investigation for an identified client, providing evidence of consultation, is described. The rationale for choosing the proposed product is justified and includes a range of appropriate criteria for evaluating the success of the product. |
These word count figures in the table below are guidelines.
The overall word limit for the solution is 2,000; however, it is possible to complete the solution in 1,500 words without a significant loss of quality.
If students write extended prose in the sections where the word count does not apply, these words will be counted in the overall word count.
It is strongly recommended that the documentation is submitted in a commonly used format such as a PDF.
Prescribed format(s) of presentation are indicated in bold.
Criterion |
Recommended word count |
Comments—format of presentation |
---|---|---|
Planning |
||
Defining the problem or unanswered question |
175–250 |
Extended writing |
Justification for the proposed product |
175–250 |
Extended writing |
Success criteria |
n/a |
Bulleted list |