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CXC IT 2016 Problem-Solving Mark Scheme

This document outlines the marking scheme for an algorithm development and problem-solving exam. It lists the key skills and processes that will be evaluated for 15 marks on developing an algorithm to specification. This includes 10 marks for problem statement, variable definition, flowchart/pseudocode, input/output, and 5 marks for constructing a trace table to test the algorithm with various data sets and demonstrate how values change. An additional 15 marks are awarded based on how effectively the programming language is used, including correct data types, control structures, readability and meeting the problem specifications.

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CXC IT 2016 Problem-Solving Mark Scheme

This document outlines the marking scheme for an algorithm development and problem-solving exam. It lists the key skills and processes that will be evaluated for 15 marks on developing an algorithm to specification. This includes 10 marks for problem statement, variable definition, flowchart/pseudocode, input/output, and 5 marks for constructing a trace table to test the algorithm with various data sets and demonstrate how values change. An additional 15 marks are awarded based on how effectively the programming language is used, including correct data types, control structures, readability and meeting the problem specifications.

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Immaculate Conception High School

CXC Information Technology 2016


Problem-Solving - Mark Scheme

Name: ________________________________
Algorithm Development - 10 Marks
Processes Key Skills Mark Marks Earned
Allocatio
n
Problem Statement that Problem is clearly identified 1
defines the problem
Representing the Start of solution 1
solution in flowchart or
pseudocode
Definition of variables
Identify variables 1
Initialize variables 1
Processing
Request for data 1
Storing data 1
Calculations
Selection statements, 1
Looping constructs 1
Output results 1
End of solution 1

10 0
Trace Table Development - 5 Marks
Processes Key Skills Mark Marks Earned
Allocatio
n
Constructing the trace ALL variables correctly identified 1
table and used
Appropriate test data 1
Data set complete
- Data set test ALL areas for 2
robustness
- [data set test SOME areas] [1]
Change in values correctly 1
demonstrated
Processes Key Skills Mark Marks Earned
Allocatio
n
The effectiveness with Program compiled (1) 1
which the program
achieved the objective
Output (2)
- Output is correct for ALL 2
values in teachers data set]
[Output is correct for SOME values in
teachers data set] [1]

The effectiveness with Appropriate use of features of the 2


which the language language(2)
features are used to
achieve a working
solution
- Appropriate choice of data types [1]
for ALL variables [appropriate choice of
data types for some variables]
Appropriate use of control 1
structures(7)
- Appropriate initialization of 1
variables
- Appropriate use of sequence
- Appropriate use of if then else 2
construct
- Inefficient use of if then construct [1]

- Appropriate use of looping 3


construct to manipulate arrays and
perform other tasks

- [inefficient or inappropriate use of


loop construct] [1]

The effectiveness with Clarity of program(3)


which the language
features are used to
achieve clarity
- Program documentation
through variable names; 1
author of program; date created ; 1
simple statement of task program
solves
readability (correctly indented; logical 1
flow of control; easy to follow G58
- user friendly

Grand Total 30 0
Program working to specification 15 Marks

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