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