Course Organisation
2010 Syllabus
The 2010 IPT Syllabus re-organises topics and simplifies the assessment program in terms of formative/summative spread across the 2 years of study. It applies to students studying IPT in year 11 2011 and beyond.
Introduction
The coursework has been reorganised into 4 MAJOR topics:
- Algorithms [A] = ways of solving problems
- Software Programming [SP] = programming implementations of solutions
- Structured Query Language [SQL] = modern database languages
- Relational Information System [RIS] = database design
With 2 GLOBAL topics:
- Human Computer Interaction [HCI] = Interface design, accessibility and design
- Social and Ethical Implications [SEI] = Relevence, impact, the human condition as effected by ICTs
And areas where ADDITIONAL MATERIAL may be drawn:
- Intelligent Systems [IS] = knowledge discovery, Expert systems, Artificial Neural Networks
- Computer Systems [CS] = system engineering, hardwar
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Topic Sequence
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AL1 - Algorithms and Application Structure |
SP1 -Control Structures |
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Major Project 1 |
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SP2 - Data Structures and Abstract Data Types |
SP3 - Web Programming with PHP and JavaScript |
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SQL1 - Structured Query Language |
RIS1 - Object Role Modelling |
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Major Project 2 |
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RIS2 - Online Databases |
IS1 - Knowledge Discovery |
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Assessment Programme
There is mandatory involvement in a range of assessment styles that are supportive of students demonstrating understanding, procedural familiarity, reflective practice and comprehensive learning.
- Supervised Written Assessment (items done in exam conditions) - practical tests, examinations
- Extended Response Assessment (minor project work with emphasis in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of data) - researched-based writing tasks
- Product Assessment (making products) - major assignments (programming and database) utilising the software development cycle, information system development cycle (both variants of the design-develop-evaluate model)
Students will work independently and as members of teams where appropriate.
Students' work will be complied into a FOLIO - this folio forms the basis of judgements about achievment.
The YEAR 12 folio is used to determine EXIT levels of achievement.
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Dimensions and Criteria
IPT assessment is reported using 3 dimensions
- Knowledge and Application [KA]
- Analysis and Synthesis [AS]
- Communication and Evaluation [EC]
MOST items contain aspects of all 3 dimensions, these dimensions are considered EQUAL, yet comprise a vastly different array of application and skill levels within them.
Determining LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT use a performance composite:
| VHA |
Standard A in any two dimensions and no less than a B in the remaining dimension |
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Standard B in any two dimensions and no less than a C in the remaining dimension |
| SA |
Standard C in any two dimensions and no less than a D in the remaining dimension |
| LA |
At least Standard D in any two dimensions |
| VLA |
Standard E in the three dimensions |
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