Student Progress Assessment

SPN21_Computer Studies

Student Progress Assessment (SPA)
Computer Studies
(2008-2009)

INTRODUCTION

The assessment of this subject is based on the new SPN21 Computer Studies Curriculum for
year 7 and year 8. Candidates have to refer to the Schemes of Work for the knowledge,
understanding, skills and attitudes they are required to demonstrate in the assessment.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

AO1 – knowledge and understanding

AO2 – problem solving and realization

AO3 – Communication

AO1 –Knowledge and Understanding

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in relation
to
1basic concepts in computing.
2applications of hardware and software.
3use of some of the common computer packages.
4awareness of the impact of IT in society and some of its issues.
5appropriate terminology.

AO2 –Problem Solving and Realization

Candidates should be able to:
1analyze problems by considering relevant functional, practical, human and economic
factors
2solve problems using computing techniques.
3select from a range of resources those which are most suitable for solving problems
4implement solutions using equipment, tools and techniques sensibly

AO3 – Communication

Candidates should be able to:
1search, process, interpret and use the information for solving daily problem.
2recognize and present information in a variety of forms.
3use various form of electronic communication.

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SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

The weightings for the assessment objectives are:

AO1: 30%

AO2: 50%

AO3: 20%

SPECIFICATION GRID

SPE – Student Progress Examination

SBA – School-Based Assessment

ASSESSMENT SPA
OBJECTIVES
Total
SPE SBA
A Knowledge and
20% 10% 30%
understanding
B Problem-solving and
10% 40% 50%
Realization
C Communication 10% 10% 20%
TOTAL 40% 60% 100%

MODE OF ASSESSMENT

1. The examination will consist of one written paper at the end of Year 8 and a school-
based assessment component. The allocation of marks and the duration are as
follows:

Paper 1: 40% - 1 ½ hours (SPE)
Paper 2: 60% - School-Based Assessment (SBA)

2 In Paper 1, there will be THREE sections. Section A (10%) will consist of 10 multiple
choice questions. Section B (30%) will consist of 15 short questions. Section C (60%)
will consist of 6 structured questions. All questions are to be attempted.

3 Paper 2 is a school-based assessment (SBA) component in which candidates will be
assessed internally by their teachers. It will consist of 4 modular project assignments
and test/exam/HW/CW administered by their teachers.



School Based Assessment

 Modular project Assignments (4 modules)
 Class work / Home work
 Topical tests
 Examinations

Semester 1 -Term 1 and Term 2
Semester 2 -Term 3 and Term 4

Modular Projects Semester 1
(2 modules)
15%
Year Semester 2
30%
7 Exams/Tests/ Semester 1
HW&CW
15%
Semester 2
60%
Modular Projects Semester 1
(2 modules)
15%
Year Semester 2
30%
8 Exams/Tests/ Semester 1
HW&CW
15%
Semester 2



Computer Studies
Modular Project Assignments
(Year 7 & Year 8)
SBA coursework for Computer Studies (Year 7 & 8) consists of Modular Project Assignments
that allows candidates to explore all aspects of digital design, creation, transmission and
management. Candidates are required to complete 4 Modular Project Assignments before
the end of Year 8.

The 4 Modular Project Assignments are:
• Graphics
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation

Candidates are advised to complete 2 Modular Project Assignments in year 7 and 2 Modular
Project Assignments in year 8. Each candidate is required to keep a log book for recording
schedules, notes, raw data, sketches, references etc.



A. Graphics Project

1. Duration: 2 - 3 weeks

2. Application package used
State clearly the graphics package you have chosen to work on your project. Some
graphic packages available are:
 Microsoft Paint
 Microsoft Publisher
 Paint Shop Pro
 Art Rage

3. Examples of suitable projects
 Designing a LOGO
 Sketch a picture
 Draw a landscape or scenery
 Any graphics (environmental, space…)

4. Essential tasks
 Page layout
 Use of basic tools
 Use of some features (rotate, transform…..)
 Use of Colours
 Printing



5. Cover Page
Items that should be included in the cover page are shown below. Candidates are
free to insert background, graphics or any designs.

Student name:
Index number:
Class:
School:
Assessor’s name
Signature:

Title: LOGO Design

Package used: Microsoft Paint
Date project completed: 16 Jun 2008


6. Output

Example1: Microsoft Paint

Example2: Microsoft Publisher


Suggested Checklists:

Suggested Checklist for Graphics Project (Paint program)
Tasks Marks Out of
Basic Skills:
• Creating new file • Saving file with suitable
• Open an existing picture filename 10
• Save as new filename

Tools used:
• Selection • Curves
• Free-form select • Text
• Eraser • Fill
• Air brush • Square and rectangles 30
• Brush • Polygons
• Pencil • Rounded shapes
• Lines
Originality and creativity:
• Design • New ideas
• Drawing 20
• Layout
Colors:
• Use of colors • Edit colors / custom colors
• Color picker • Foreground color and 10
• Invert color background color
Formatting:
• Attribute / Resizing • Fonts style, color and size
• Stretch and skew 10
• Flip and rotate
Editing Skills:
• Undo • Paste
• Cut • Paste from 10
• Copy • Clear image

Display and printing:
• Zoom in or out • Print preview
• Display gridlines • Page setup
10
• Magnifier • Printing
• View bitmap

Total Marks 100



Suggested Checklist for Graphics Project (Publisher program)
Tasks Marks Out of
Basic Skills:
• Creating new publication • Saving publication with
(banner, card, poster etc) suitable filename
10
• Open an existing publication • Save as new filename

Inserting pictures / AutoShapes /
objects: • Arrows
• Selection • Lines oval shapes
• Text boxes & text box links • Rectangular shapes 30
• Tables • AutoShapes
• WordArt
• Clipart /pictures
Improving appearance:
• Layout • Use of objects
• Drawing 20
• Borders
Colors:
• Use of colors • Font scheme
• Edit colors / custom colors • Colour scheme 10

Formatting:
• Attribute / Resizing • Fonts style, color and size
• Cropping • Rotation 10

Editing Skills:
• Undo • group objects / pictures
• Cut • ungroup objects / pictures
10
• Copy • delete objects / pictures
• Paste • moving objects / pictures

Saving and printing:
• Zoom in or out • Print preview
• Display guides • Page setup 10
• Printing

Total Marks 100



Descriptors / Assessment Criteria

Score Descriptors / Assessment Criteria for Graphics projects

Excellent project, excellent creativity and originality shown,
10 excellent use of formatting and layout. Show competence use of
tools and features.

Very good project, very good creativity and originality shown, very
8 good use of formatting and layout. Show competence use of tools
and features.

Complete project, good creativity and originality shown, good use
6 of tools, features, formatting and layout.

Incomplete project, some creativity and originality, some use of
4 tools, features and formatting.

2 Very poor in all aspects.

0 No attempt done or work not submitted.


B. Word Processing Project


State clearly the word processing package you have chosen to work on your
project. Some word processing packages available are:

 Microsoft Word
 Word Perfect
 Professional Write
 Word Star
 ChiWriter
 Pages (Mac)

 Advertising material (flyers, posters, magazine adverts)
 Magazine and newspaper pages
 Coursework reports for other subjects (must be something that contains
 graphics)
 Brochures
 Catalogues
 Newsletter
 Programme for a school play
 Menu for a restaurant

4. Essential tasks
 Character formatting
 Paragraph formatting
 Page formatting
 Inserting and formatting objects
 Language tools
 Hyperlink and bookmark
 Printing



5. Cover Page

Student name:
Index number:
Class:
School:
Assessor’s name
Signature:

Title: …………….

Package used: Microsoft Word
Date project completed: 16 October 2008

6. Output


Suggested Checklist:

Suggested Checklist for Word Processing Project
Tasks Marks Out of
Character formatting features:
• Font size and font color
• Font style e.g: Bold, Underline, Italics 15
• Font type e.g: Arial ( a readable font)
• Font effect e.g: Superscript, subscript

Paragraph formatting features:
• Alignment,
• Line spacing 15
• Column-style
• Bullets and numbering
Other features:
• Inserting objects: picture, WordArt, table, chart, symbols, drawing
tools i.e text box. 15
• Hyperlink and bookmark
Page formatting:
• Page breaks
• Page numbering 15
• Header and footers
• Borders and shading
Language tools:
• Spell check & grammar check
• Thesaurus 10
• Add new words into the dictionary.
Word tasks:
• Saving and making backups
• Printing activities 10
• Scanning activities
Originality and Descriptor (Completion):
• Uniqueness
20
• Creativity
• Innovation

Total Marks 100



Score Descriptors / Assessment Criteria for Word Processing
Project

10 Project complete, excellent formatting skills (character, paragraph,
page), bibliography listed, excellent creativity shown.

8 Project complete, good formatting skills (character, paragraph,
page), bibliography listed, good creativity shown.

6 Project complete, some formatting skills (character, paragraph,
page), incomplete bibliography listed, some creativity shown.

4 Project incomplete, poor formatting skills (character, paragraph,
page), no bibliography listed, minimal creativity shown.

2 Project incomplete, little or no formatting skills (character,
paragraph, page), no bibliography listed, no creativity shown

0 No attempt and no work submitted



C. Spreadsheets Project


State clearly the spreadsheet package you have chosen to work on your project.
Some spreadsheet packages available are:
 Microsoft Excel
 Lotus 123
 Paint Shop Pro
 Art Rage

 Weekly time spend on the Net for students in a class.
 Weekly Analysis of late-comers in a class.
 Weekly breakdown of student’s expenses in a class.
 Analysis of test results of students in a class.

4. Essential tasks
 Entering data (text, numeric)
 Format text and numbers (e.g. insert currency symbol, increase / decrease
decimals, text alignment, text control, orientation).
 Multiple worksheets
 Apply border and shading
 Use of formulas and functions
 Insert charts/graphs
 Printing


5. Cover Page

Student name:
Index number:
Class:
School:
Assessor’s name
Signature:

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 Title: …………….
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Package used: Microsoft Excel
Date project completed: 12 April 2009
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6. Output




Suggested Checklist for Spreadsheet Project
Tasks Marks Out of
File Operations:
• Naming & saving
• Making backups 10
• Retrieving files from disk.

Gathering/ Entering Data:
• Fact-finding. i.e. questionnaire, survey, etc. 10
• Entering appropriate data into specific cells.
Formatting:
• Cell Formatting ( Currency symbol, decimal places, date, etc)
• Page Formatting (Page breaks and page numbering, headers & 20
footers, borders and shading)
Formulae/ Functions:
• Correct formulae / functions 20
• Correct cell ranges

Charts:
• Correct cell ranges
• Appropriate chart types 20
• Naming and labeling axis
• Chart title and data values
Printing:
• Appropriate Page Setup properties
• Proper layout 10
• Row and column headings
Originality:
• Uniqueness
10
• Creativity
• Innovation

Total Marks 100




Scor Descriptors / Assessment Criteria for Spreadsheet
e Project

Project complete, sufficient data-entry, labeled charts, excellent
10 formatting skills, usage of various functions in formulae, excellent
layout, shown originality.

Project complete, sufficient data- entry, correct formula, simple
8 chart, good formatting skills, good layout presentation, shown
originality.

Project complete, sufficient data-entry, correct formula, no chart,
6 some formatting skills, fair layout presentation, no originality.

Incomplete project, insufficient data-entry, incorrect formula, no
4 chart, poor formatting skills, poor layout presentation, no
originality.

Incomplete project, insufficient data-entry, no formula, no chart,
2 no formatting skills, poor layout presentation, no originality.

0 No attempt, no work submitted.



D. Presentation Project


State clearly the presentation package you have chosen to work on your project.
Some presentation packages available are:
 Microsoft PowerPoint
 Keynote (Mac)

 Promoting Brunei Darussalam to the World.
 Creating educational animated story.
 Introducing your school to other schools and countries.
 Discuss global issue e.g. global warming, natural disaster, spread diseases.

4. Essential tasks
 Slide layout
 Master slides
 Background
 Contrast
 Images and charts
 Animations
 Sound (audio, narration)
 Transitions
 Hyperlinks
 Set up shows
 Printing


5. Cover Page

Student name:
Index number:
Class:
School:
Assessor’s name
Signature:

Title: …………….

Package used: Microsoft Excel
Date project completed: 15 August 2009

6. Output



Suggested Checklist for Presentation Project
Tasks Marks Out of
Content Relevance:
• Concise and relevance
• Accuracy 15
• References / Bibliography

Formatting Skills & Slide layout:
• Page Border / Page Number
• Bullets & Numbering 15
• Suitable Background/ Theme/Style/
• Font Styles, color, size
Special Effects:
• Animation effects
• Transition effects 15
• Time sequence
Multimedia:
• video clip
10
• sound(audio, narration)
• animation/ clipart/chart/images
Presentation Skills:
• Setting Up and Running Slide Show
• Language use , volume & fluency of speech
• Flow well / logical sequence i.e. introduction, content & closure
• Eye contact & Good Body language/posture 10
• Time & Information concise
• Grab participant’s attention & slides interactive
• Presenter shows very knowledgeable on topics presented (not
looking/reading every word from screen)
Creativity and Originality:
• Uniqueness
• Creativity 20
• Innovation
Basic Skills:
• Saving and backup files
• Organising folders
15
• Printing handouts
• Skills in using additional devices to aid presentation.

Total Marks 100



Scor Descriptors / Assessment Criteria for Presentation Project
e

Excellent project, excellent formatting skills and layout, excellent
animation and time sequence, excellent creativity and originality,
10 very good use of multimedia, excellent use of hyperlink. Concise
information. Good list of bibliography.

Very good project , very good formatting skills and layout, very
good animation, good use of multimedia, workable hyperlink and
8 shown originality. Information obtained is summarized and presented
in professional way. Some bibliography.

Complete project , good formatting skills and layout, good
animation, few multimedia, shown attempts to use hyperlink and no
6 originality. Information obtained are presented in summarize layout.
Incomplete bibliography.

Incomplete project , poor formatting skills, poor
4 animation/transition, no multimedia, poor layout presentation and no
originality. Shown attempt to summarize information obtained.
Incomplete bibliography.

Incomplete project , no formatting skills, no animation/transition,
no multimedia, poor layout presentation and no originality. Poor
2 extraction of information or simply cut/ copy and paste. No
bibliography.

0 No attempt done or no work submitted.


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