Assessment task for the Software Design and Development senior curriculum. NSW Board of Studies HSC level. Developed and improved over a number of years while working as a secondary school teacher. PART OF A SERIES
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__________ SCHOOL SOFTWARE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 2008 HSC
TASK TITLE:
Major Project – Defining and Planning
TASK NUMBER:
4
CONTRIBUTION:
20%
DUE DATE:
Thursday 24/7/08 (T3W1)
SYLLABUS OUTCOMES:
H4.1 H4.2 H5.1 H5.3 H6.4 Please refer to the syllabus for further details on the assessable learning outcomes.
DESCRIPTION:
This assessment task covers the defining and planning stages of your major project. You are required to submit a detailed and quality document containing artifacts from the defining and planning stages of a software solution which solves a real problem. The desired outcome is a document which a contractor could use to implement the software solution successfully. Marks will be allocated for the quality and accuracy of each artifact. The document must be work processed, printed, stapled, and contain the following sections: • • • Cover Page and Table of Contents Log Book 5 Defining ○ ○ Discuss the problem your software will solve, why it is important, and how you will solve it Social & Ethical Issues • Planning ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Gantt Chart Story Board Structure Diagram Data Flow Diagram 0 Modules (must have at least two, best two will be marked) ○ IPO Data Dictionary Data Flow Diagram 1 Algorithm (must have at least one pseudocode and one flowchart) 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 Identify two ergonomic issues which will need to be addressed Identify two inclusivity issues which will need to be addressed Justify your choice of License Agreement 2 2 2 3 1
Social & Ethical Issues Outline how the ergonomic issues identified earlier will be addressed 2 Outline how the inclusivity issues identified earlier will be addressed License Agreement 2 2
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Third party libraries - description, license conditions, location of download & documentation
Total Marks: ____ / 61