Evaluating the success of a programming project
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can evaluate a programming project against the original brief and success criteria.
Key learning points
- To evaluate a project means to look back at what you have created and judge how well it meets the requirements.
- Using a rubric can help you check each part of your work against clear success criteria.
- A strong evaluation highlights what went well and what could be improved.
- It helps you learn from the project and develop your skills for future programming work.
Keywords
Evaluate - reflect on what has been done well and what could be improved
Rubric - a guide that outlines criteria and levels of achievement to evaluate work fairly and consistently
Common misconception
An evaluation just states if something works or not.
A strong evaluation should be specific and evidence-based, covering what works, how this was achieved and how it was tested.
Teacher tip
The sample answers for this lesson only cover a small aspect of the project. Pupils will be expected to evaluate all aspects of the functional requirements of the project.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the main purpose of software testing?
Q2.What does integration testing focus on?
Q3.What do you call testing that does not require knowing how the code works inside?
Q4.What is the main difference between black box and white box testing?
Q5.After testing, what process is used to remove errors from a program?
Q6.Arrange the stages for checking whether a program works as expected:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What word describes reflecting on what has been done well and what could be improved in a project?
Q2.How does evaluating your project help you as a programmer?
Q3.What should a strong evaluation include?
Q4.Match each example to the correct concept:
looking back at a project and judging its success
using a checklist to compare your work to success criteria
giving examples for what worked and what could be improved
Q5.Put these steps in the correct order for evaluating a programming project:
Q6.What is the role of evidence in a strong evaluation?
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