UNIT 3
In this unit students develop working software modules using a programming language. Students develop an understanding of the analysis, design and development stages of the problem-solving methodology. In Area of Study 1 students respond to teacher-provided solution requirements and designs and develop a set of working modules through the use of a programming language. In Area of Study 2 students analyse a need or opportunity, select an appropriate development model, prepare a project plan, develop a software requirements specification and design a software solution.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Independent and group work in class, guided and open research activities, minor mathematical problem solving activities, instructions tutorials on software capabilities and participation in online forums and communities.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
Read and summarise text, utilise visual thinking aids, utilise Cloud computing resources, use a range of programming, data types and structures, select and use appropriate techniques to test the functionality of modules, generate alternative design ideas and prepare project plans.
ASSESSED TASKS - SAC
Outcome 1 - Students create a folio of working modules to meet specific needs.
ASSESSED TASKS - SAT
Unit 3 Outcome 2 and Unit 4 Outcome 1 - A short report of an analysis of a solution AND A folio of two to three alternative design ideas and a project plan
UNIT 4
In this unit students focus on how the information needs of individuals and organisations are met through the creation of software solutions. They consider the risks to software and data during the software development process, as well as throughout the use of the software solution by an organisation.
In Area of Study 1 students develop their preferred design prepared in Unit 3, Area of Study 2, into a software solution and evaluate the solution, chosen development model and project plan. In Area of Study 2 students examine the security practices of an organisation and the risks to software and data during the development and use of the software solutions. Students evaluate the current security practices and develop a risk management plan
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Independent and group work in class, guided and open research activities, minor mathematical problem solving activities, instructions tutorials on software capabilities and participation in online forums and communities.
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
Read and summarise text, utilise visual thinking aids, utilise Cloud computing resources, use a range of programming, data types and structures, select and use appropriate techniques to test the functionality of modules, generate alternative design ideas and prepare project plans
ASSESSED TASKS - SAC
Outcome 2 - Respond to a teacher-provided case study.
VCAA ASSESSMENT – THE OVERALL STUDY SCORE WILL CONSIST OF:
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