Performance Band descriptions

designs a complex computer-based solution to a problem reflecting an extensive knowledge of the inter relationship between hardware and software

designs solutions to a variety of complex, unfamiliar problems as algorithms using correct control structures and appropriate data structures

analyses a problem and designs comprehensive software solutions using appropriate development methodologies and project management techniques

displays expertise in implementing the phases of the software development cycle to produce a solution relevant to users' needs

demonstrates sophisticated communication skills both in designing and documenting a software solution to a specified problem, and in recognising and addressing users' needs and concerns

critically evaluates the effects on society of the use of computer-based solutions, and produces solutions which reflect these values

demonstrates an extensive knowledge of the tools used to manage and represent complex software solutions

demonstrates an extensive understanding of the terminology used in software design and development

applies extensive knowledge and understanding of historical developments to current and emerging technologies and practices

designs a thorough computer-based solution to a problem, reflecting a detailed knowledge of the inter relationship between hardware and software

designs solutions to a specified problem as detailed algorithms using correct control structures and appropriate data structures

analyses a problem and designs detailed software solutions using appropriate development methodologies, utilising some project management techniques

successfully implements the phases of the software development cycle to produce a software solution relevant to users' needs

demonstrates accomplished communication skills both in designing and documenting a software solution to a specified problem and in recognising users' needs and concerns

makes informed judgments about the effects on society of computer-based software solutions

demonstrates knowledge of the tools used to manage and represent complex software solutions

expresses ideas that demonstrate an understanding of the terminology used in software design and development

relates knowledge and understanding of historical developments to current and emerging technologies and practices

designs a computer-based solution to a problem reflecting knowledge of the inter relationship between hardware and software

designs a solution to a specified problem as an algorithm showing some understanding of control structures and data structures

analyses a problem and designs clear software solutions using appropriate development methodologies, recognising the need for project management

adequately outlines the phases of the software development cycle required to produce a solution to a specified problem

demonstrates good communication skills in documenting a software solution to a specified problem and explaining the system to users

gives clear explanations of the impact on society of computer-based software solutions

recognises and describes a broad variety of the tools used to represent software solutions

writes adequate definitions of the terminology used in software design and development

demonstrates knowledge and understanding of historical developments and current and emerging technologies

modifies an existing computer-based solution to a problem reflecting basic knowledge of the inter relationship between hardware and software