Course Performance Descriptors

Computing Technology
Stage 5 - Year 10

Course performance descriptors provide holistic descriptions of typical achievement at different grade levels in a specific course. They are used to identify and report a student's level of achievement in a Board Developed Course at the end of Stage 5.

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A

Grade A

A student performing at this grade typically:

  • demonstrates an extensive understanding of the influence of enterprise, innovation and automation on the evolution of computing technology
  • skilfully applies appropriate iterative processes to produce computing solutions
  • develops highly effective computing solutions using computational, design and systems thinking skills
  • selects and applies safe, secure and ethical practices in the use of data
  • skilfully develops, tests and implements technically concise algorithms in a general-purpose programming language
  • demonstrates creativity and innovation in the design and implementation of user interfaces to create engaging user experiences
  • selects relevant data, media and processes to effectively communicate information in a range of contexts
B

Grade B

A student performing at this grade typically:

  • demonstrates a thorough understanding of the influence of enterprise, innovation and automation on the evolution of computing technology
  • applies appropriate iterative processes to produce computing solutions
  • develops effective computing solutions using computational, design and systems thinking skills
  • selects and applies safe, secure and ethical practices in the use of data
  • develops, tests and implements functional algorithms in a general-purpose programming language
  • demonstrates creativity in the design and implementation of user interfaces to create engaging user experiences
  • selects relevant data, media and processes to communicate appropriate information in a range of contexts
C

Grade C

A student performing at this grade typically:

  • demonstrates a sound understanding of the influence of enterprise, innovation and automation on the evolution of computing technology
  • applies iterative processes to produce computing solutions
  • develops sound computing solutions using computational, design and systems thinking skills
  • applies safe, secure and ethical practices in the use of data
  • develops common algorithms and implements them in a general-purpose programming language
  • designs and implements user interfaces to create user experiences
  • selects appropriate data, media and processes to communicate information in a range of contexts
D

Grade D

A student performing at this grade typically:

  • demonstrates a basic understanding of the influence of enterprise and innovation on the evolution of computing technology
  • uses processes to produce computing solutions
  • develops basic computing solutions using computational or design or systems thinking skills
  • uses data safely and responsibly
  • develops basic algorithms and/or implements them in a general-purpose programming language
  • implements basic elements of user interface design to support user experiences
  • uses data to communicate basic information
E

Grade E

A student performing at this grade typically:

  • identifies the evolution of, and/or innovations in, computing technology
  • identifies processes that may produce a computing solution
  • works safely with data
  • follows algorithms and/or partially implements them in a general-purpose programming language
  • identifies elements of user interfaces that contribute to user experiences
  • uses data to communicate information in a very limited way