IB Year 1 Higher Level Computer Science
Tuesday 8 June 2021 - Block 1
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Today in class
- I will answer question about your final exam
- Today we will spend some time thinking about our learning this year. You will think-pair-share three questions:
- What should Mr. MacKenty continue doing?
- What should Mr. MacKenty stop doing?
- What should Mr. MacKenty start doing?
- I am also interested in your feedback about the systems we used.
- To what extent did the daily notes help you?
- To what extent did the the help system help you
- I'm finally interested in any advice, ideas or thoughts about your learning this year.
- 2021 tracker is here
A little less comfortable
Please ensure you carefully read the rubrics for each section of the IA. As a reminder:
- Criterion A – Planning – 6 marks
- Criterion B – Record of Tasks (RoT) and Design – 6 marks
- Criterion C – Development – 12 marks
- Criterion D – Functionality (Video) – 4 marks
- Criterion E – Evaluation – 6 marks
Please ensure you directly write about each part of each rubric.
The biggest problem I see with a student's IA is time management. It is important you allocate time so you complete your IA at high level and really read the rubric.
Your topic must be suitably complex. Please ensure you are perfectly clear about every work in your problem statement and your teacher has approved your success criteria.
A little more comfortable
Please ensure you carefully read the rubrics for each section of the IA. As a reminder:
- Criterion A – Planning – 6 marks
- Criterion B – Record of Tasks (RoT) and Design – 6 marks
- Criterion C – Development – 12 marks
- Criterion D – Functionality (Video) – 4 marks
- Criterion E – Evaluation – 6 marks
Please ensure you directly write about each part of each rubric. You should compare lower band in a rubric to a higher band in a rubric. For example, what is the difference between these two bands in section C?
5–8 The use of techniques demonstrates a moderate level of complexity and ingenuity in addressing the scenario identified in criterion A. It is characterized by some appropriate use of existing tools. There is some attempt to explain the techniques used and why they are adequate for the task. All sources are identified.
9–12 The use of techniques demonstrates a high level of complexity and ingenuity in addressing the scenario identified in criterion A. It is characterized by the appropriate use of existing tools. The techniques are adequate for the task and their use is explained. All sources are identified.
The biggest problem I see with a student's IA is time management. It is important you allocate time so you complete your IA at high level and really read the rubric.
Your topic must be highly complex. Please ensure you are perfectly clear about every word in your problem statement and your teacher has approved your success criteria.
Statement of Inquiry
The big idea for today is IA.
The essential questions for this topic are:
How do we create an authentic, technically challenging solution to a real world problem?
It takes time to explore and really understand a big idea. If you want to
learn more about
ia (which is connected to today's daily note),
please click here
.
We are learning this because as a designers must understand scientific and technical innovation. Designers use systems, models, methods, and processes to solve problems.
Reminders & routines:
Please read and follow these reminders:
- IF today == testing_day_for_me:
remember to go get tested!
- IF today == Friday:
current_event_activity()
Our learning
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