TAS
Information Software & Technology –
Assessment #3
Task Name: Software Development
Time allowed for Task: approx 9 weeks
Weighting: 25%
Marked out of: 100
Outcomes Assessed: listed below
Areas of Assessment: Software Development
5.2.2 Designs, produces and evaluates appropriate solutions to a
range of challenging problems
5.2.3 Critically analyses decision-making processes in a range of
information and software solutions
5.2.1 Describes and applies problem-solving processes when
creating solutions
5.1.1 selects and justifies the application of appropriate software
programs to a range of tasks
5.1.2 Selects, maintains and appropriately uses hardware for a
range of tasksSoftware Task
Your task is to program your version of Space Invaders or similar
arcade/platform style game. You will need to add the basic
functionality as listed, and then four features of your own.
Basic Functions
Player Moves
Player Fires/Performs an action
Player Dies/Loses
Enemies/Platform/Challenges Move
Enemies/Platform/Challenges Can Die/Be Removed
Player Score
Your features can also include:
Custom weapons
C
ustom maneuvers
Bosses
Something else (your choice discussed with your teacher)MARKING GUIDELINES
10 IST – Software Task
Assessment 1
Task
Top Band Descriptors Mark
Database Design & Development (45 Marks)
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
Basic Functionality Completes the list of basic functionality to
a competent standard.
● Game Restarts
● Score Kept
10
Custom Functionality Adds four features of their choice in the
project to a competent standard.
● Component 1
● Component 2
● Component 3
● Component 4
40
GUI design The Graphical User Interface is
professional and clean.
5
Algorithms ● Constructs a flowchart with
appropriate symbols & labeling for
the algorithm that moves bullets
and checks hits
● Pseudocode summary sheet
20
Theory Work Thoroughly documents course theory
work, including:
● Software Design Worksheet 1
● Software Design Worksheet 2
● Software Design Worksheet 3
15Metacognition &
Classwork
Demonstrates project work skills such as
planning, time management, workload
prioritisation, communication and
collaboration
● Project Management
● Critical reflection
10