SEC Coursework Marlene Galea HoD Computing

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Introduction

• This coursework will amount to • 15% of the SEC exam;

• 15% of the Form 5 Annual Exam;

• Marks awarded for the Form 3 and 4 Annual Exam Coursework will not play a part in either the Form 5 Annual Exam or the SEC exam.

• Teachers may choose to continue building on the program submitted for the Form 4 Coursework for this coursework.

• PLEASE READ CAREFULLY OUR INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS COURSEWORK IN THE CURRICULUM FOR COMPUTING (2011) • Address any further queries to:

• Robert Vella: robert.vella@ilearn.edu.mt

• Marlene Galea: marlene.galea@ilearn.edu.mt

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Definition of the Problem

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Definition of the Problem Description of the scope of the problem to be tackled

• Outline of: • What your program will do;

• Where it can be used;

• By whom it will be used.

• List of the Main Menu options: • 1.

• 2.

• 3.

• Advantages of computerizing the system: • 1.

• 2.

• Choice of Java as a Programming Language

• Java was seen as ideal as the programming language to use because: • 1.

• 2.

2 marks

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Definition of the Problem Statement of the results required

2 marks

• List the output to the system

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Definition of the Problem Statement of the results required

2 marks

Information output by this variable Variable name Variable type

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Definition of the Problem Details of the input information required

2 marks

• List the input to the system

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Definition of the Problem Details of the input information required

2 marks

Information input by this variable Variable name Variable type

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Solution of the Problem

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Solution of the Problem Class Structure

• List the classes this application will require;

• List and briefly explain the Properties and Methods each

class will require.

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Solution of the Problem Algorithm (flowchart or pseudocode)

• Flowchart or pseudocode of

• General system;

• Major methods in the application;

• Each flowchart is to be clearly labelled.

4 marks

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Solution of the Problem Computer Listing of Program

• Program readability should be enhanced by:

• Use of code indentation;

• Use of meaningful variable, method and class names;

• Use of inline comments to explain methods and the more

complex constructs;

• Use of other Java Code Conventions

• (see Curriculum pg 40).

4 marks

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Solution of the Problem Details of any special design features

• Special design features can include:

• GUI features;

• File-handling;

• Encapsulation;

• And other features.

4 marks

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Running the Program

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Running the Program Evidence that the solution works

• Show screen shots of key points in the program

• These are to include at least a screenshot of:

• The Main Menu;

• Running each of the Main Menu options.

2 marks

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Running the Program Plan of Test Data

What is being tested Test data Expected

Output

Actual

Output

Remarks

Method being tested: _________________________________________________ 2 marks

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User Instructions

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User Instructions Loading and Operating the Program

• User instructions on:

• How to install the program;

• How to run the program:

• To include screen by screen instructions;

• Clearly labeled screenshots;

• How to recover from errors.

2 marks

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Comments and

Conclusion

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Comments and

Conclusion Limitations and improvements

• Advantages of the new Computerised System;

• Limitations of the developed system;

• Possible Improvements to the developed system.

2 marks

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Layout and Presentation

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Layout and Presentation

• Clear indication of each section;

• Use of headers and footers (to include page numbers);

• Use of tables;

• Use of bulleted and/or numbered lists.

4 marks