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Use the mark allocation as evidence
When explaining the project's priorities, refer specifically to the 42 marks for the technical solution out of 75 total marks.
The numerical allocation directly supports the conclusion that the programmed solution is more important than the supporting documentation.
Use the specification's project-selection checks
When evaluating a proposed project, explicitly address both whether the student knows the field or can find out about it, and whether the project can demonstrate the necessary technical skill.
These are the two key questions stated in the specification and provide a structured way to justify a project choice.
Separate marks from process
When answering questions about the project, distinguish the five-section documentation order from the recommended iterative development process.
The specification requires a particular order for presenting documentation but does not require a traditional fixed life cycle for development.
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