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 A
A student at this grade typically:
- demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a range of tasks.
- perceptively analyses the effects on individuals and society of a range of past, current and emerging information technologies.
- 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.
- independently justifies and applies responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.
- independently and logically communicates, using appropriate documentation, complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences.
Grade B
A student at this grade typically:
- demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a range of tasks.
- analyses the effects on individuals and society of a range of past, current and emerging information technologies.
- confidently applies problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for a range of challenging situations.
- justifies and applies responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.
- coherently communicates, using appropriate documentation, complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences.
Grade C
A student at this grade typically:
- demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a range of tasks.
- describes the effects on individuals and society of a range of past, current and emerging information technologies.
- applies problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for a range of situations.
- applies responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.
- communicates, using appropriate documentation, complex ideas and solutions to a variety of audiences.
Grade D
A student at this grade typically:
- demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of, and skills in, selecting and using suitable software and hardware for a limited range of tasks.
- outlines the effects on individuals and society of a limited range of past, current and emerging information technologies.
- applies basic problem-solving and decision-making processes when designing, producing and evaluating solutions for familiar situations.
- recalls responsible and ethical practice in the use of information and software technology when acquiring and manipulating data and information.
- communicates, using appropriate documentation, ideas and solutions to an audience.
Grade E
A student 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.
- with guidance identifies effects on individuals and society of some past, current and emerging information technologies.
- applies elementary problem-solving or decision-making processes when designing, and producing solutions for some familiar situations.
- with guidance, recognises 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.