Evaluating the success of a project
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can test the effectiveness of developed products and the success of a completed project.
Key learning points
- The evaluation stage is where you reflect on how well a project went.
- The evaluation stage helps you understand what worked well and what could be improved for next time.
- Test tables can be used to check that everything works properly in a digital tool.
- By looking back at your SMART goals and planning tool, you can see if you completed everything you set out to do.
- Every good project includes reflection as part of the process.
Keywords
Testing - to check if something works correctly and as expected
Evaluation - reflecting on what has been done well and what could be improved
Common misconception
The last stage of the project evaluation is the conclusion.
The last stage of the project evaluation is "recommendations". It is important to reflect on and learn from your experiences and say what could be improved and how.
Teacher tip
If pupils have not created their own product, you could use solutions from previous lessons and ask them to carry out testing and an evaluation for these examples.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its correct definition.
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
Q2.Which of the following best describes an objective in project planning?
Q3.Which word completes the phrase: “SMART goals help you set objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and ”?
Q4.What is the main purpose of using iteration in a project?
Q5.Which of these is not a characteristic of a SMART goal?
Q6.Put these project management activities in order.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put these stages in the correct order for evaluating a project.
Q2.What is the name of the tool used to record results when checking if features of a digital product work as intended?
Q3.Match each keyword to its definition.
checking whether something works as expected
considering what was done well and what could be improved
suggesting improvements for the future
thinking back on your work and experiences
Q4.Why is reflection important in a project?
Q5.Arrange these steps for using a testing table.
Q6.What should you do if a testing table shows a part of your product does not work?
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