Assessment+Plan

=**ASSESSMENT OUTLINE**=

Summative Assessment in Information Technology Studies consists of:
 * Examination (40%) Externally Marked
 * Individual Project (30%) Internally Marked, Externally Moderated
 * Course Work (30%) Internally Marked, Statistically Moderated

Individual Project guidelines and marking schemes have been set by SSABSA and provided to all students. Students should submit the project in its final form, with complete documentation, by Monday, 4th September, 2006.

Course Work Assessment
Course work assessment has been negotiated with the students and is designed to assess all eight learning outcomes.

//Formal Tests 60%//

 * Information Systems and Relational Databases || Thursday, 23 March (Term 1, week 8) ||
 * Programming || Thursday, 8 June (Term 2, week 6) ||
 * Computer Systems || Thursday, 6 July (Term 2, week 10) ||
 * Networks and Communications || Thursday, 28 September (Term 3, week 10) ||

//Practical Skills Assignments 30%//

 * Information Systems and Relational Databases || Using a relational database || Wednesday, 1 March (Term 1, week 5) ||
 * Information Systems and Relational Databases || Information System Analysis || Thursday, 9 March (Term 1, week 6) ||
 * Programming || Manipulating programming code || Monday, 5 June (Term 2, week 6) ||
 * Networks & Communications || wiki || Friday, 29 September (Term 3, week 10) ||

//Class Work Engagement 10%//
This is a continuous assessment component, based on student demonstration of learning outcomes through day-to-day class work.

The student’s performance in the course work will be judged by the extent to which he or she demonstrates: //knowledge and understanding// · How accurately does the student explain the composition and function of information systems, including types of data used, their processing, and flow? · How thoroughly does the student discuss concepts related to the function and structure of relational databases? · How clearly does the student explain the interaction of hardware and software to process data into information? · How clearly does the student explain the function of telecommunications and computer networks, and related issues? //analysis// · To what extent does the student identify the data and processing needed to produce information? · How effectively does the student identify and discuss issues related to the use of information technology systems? · How effectively does the student identify and discuss issues related to communication pathways? //evaluation// · How well does the student draw conclusions from the information presented? //application// · How effectively does the student use appropriate design techniques? · How effectively does the student apply appropriate skills, techniques, and processes? · How effectively does the student apply concepts and processes of modular programming to a given context? //communication// · How effectively does the student use appropriate terminology to convey concepts and issues? · How effectively does the student structure and present the chosen text type?
 * Criteria for Judging Performance in Coursework** (copied from //SSABSA Stage 2 Information Technology Studies Curriculum Statement 2006//)