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A student spends most of the project writing a lengthy report but produces only a limited programmed solution. Evaluate whether this approach reflects the stated priorities of the project. Refer to the allocation of marks and the expected treatment of supporting documentation.
Model answer
What a good answer should say
- The approach does not reflect the stated priorities.
- The most important skill assessed is the ability to create a programmed solution to a problem or investigation, and 42 of the 75 available marks are allocated to the technical solution.
- Supporting documentation is allocated a lower proportion of marks and is expected to be concise.
- The student should therefore focus primarily on developing the programmed solution, while still providing concise reporting of the problem, its analysis, the design of the solution or plan of the investigation, and testing and evaluation.
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The answer should make a clear judgement and support it with both relevant points: the technical solution has the largest mark allocation, while documentation remains necessary but should be concise.
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