Evaluating the success of a project

Computing

Introduction to project management

Interpreting project briefs

Setting project aims and objectives

Tools for project planning

Carrying out a project part I

Carrying out a project part II

Start your own project

Execute your own project

Evaluate your project

Project management has numerous transferable skills for pupils, from simple time management to structured project management techniques. In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to develop invaluable skills in using common software tools and systems used for project management.

Using IT in project management

Put these stages in the correct order for evaluating a project.

What is the name of the tool used to record results when checking if features of a digital product work as intended?

checking whether something works as expected

considering what was done well and what could be improved

thinking back on your work and experiences

It allows you to learn and improve for next time.

Why is reflection important in a project?

Arrange these steps for using a testing table.

What should you do if a testing table shows a part of your product does not work?

visual timeline showing a project's tasks, durations and dependencies

chart mapping out tasks, their order and possible paths to completion

the process of setting up or preparing before a project begins

the stages a project goes through from start to finish

Match each term to its correct definition.

a small, manageable task contributing to a larger goal

Which of the following best describes an objective in project planning?

Which word completes the phrase: “SMART goals help you set objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and {{ }}”?

to refine and improve outcomes through repetition

What is the main purpose of using iteration in a project?

Which of these is **not** a characteristic of a SMART goal?

Put these project management activities in order.

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet