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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF

Subject Code and Title

MIS501 Principles of Programming

Assessment

Coding Essentials - Test Programming Efficiency

Individual/Group Individual

Length

600 words (+/- 10%) or equivalent including source code and
comments

Learning Outcomes

The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:

(a) Identify and explain the tenets of procedural programming
into the object‐oriented paradigm

(c) Apply an integrated development environment (IDE) to
create, compile, test and run programs to address
contemporary organisational needs

Submission

Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 2.2 (Week 4)

Weighting 20%

Total Marks 100


Task Summary

Design and develop distinct programming tasks addressing the business needs raised in the requested
programming tasks within the context of the provided case study, using the concepts that we have learned
in Modules 1 and 2.


Context

Using programming skills to make informed business decisions is becoming increasing important in the
current information era. The speed in which this can be achieved is also desirable in the fast‐ paced
business environment. Businesses and organizations rely heavily on computer programs to better
understand and analyze data. This assessment assesses your skills in designing and developing computer
programs using procedural programming techniques to address business needs.


Task Instructions

You are now to develop a program using Python. The program must comprehensively include all the
functional requirements described in the case study. The program must also satisfy the conditions
discussed in the Case Study.

There is NO minimum length to your Python codes, but you need to make sure to have enough
functionality in your programs to address the business needs in the case study. Please remember:
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• You may use any Python IDE to develop and test your Python programs.

• Review the Case Study briefing document, located in the assessment area of your learning portal
and submit one or more Python files to complete the assessment.

General Assessment Requirement

Incomprehensible submissions. Assessments provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate their
knowledge and skills to achieve the required standard. To do this, assessment responses need to be both
clear and easy to understand. If not, the University cannot determine that students have demonstrated
their knowledge and skills. Assessments will, therefore, be marked accordingly including the potential for 0
(zero) marks where relevant.

Case Study. Assessment response must focus on the hypothetical Case Study given in the Task
Instructions. Any assessment items that do not address the case study may be awarded 0 (zero) marks.

Check marking criteria. Before submitting your assessment, you should check it against the assessment
criteria and the marking rubric included in this specification to ensure that you have satisfactorily
addressed all the criteria that will be used to mark your submission.

Academic language. All submissions should be thoroughly proof‐read for spelling, typographical or
grammatical errors before being submitted. Do not reply on the ‘spell‐check’ function in your word
processing program. If, for example, ‘affect’ is substituted for ‘effect’, your program may not detect the
error.

Referencing

No referencing required for this assessment.

Submission Instructions:

• Means of submission. ALL students must submit ONE python file (.py extension) via the Assessment
link in the main navigation menu in MIS501 Coding Essentials - Test Programming Efficiency.

• Physical copies/Email submissions are not accepted.

• Complete and correct submission. Assessment, once submitted, are FINAL and therefore cannot be
modified. You bear all the onus to ensure that your submissions are final, correct (correct files in correct
format) and complete before submitting to Blackboard.

• You are expected to begin this assessment when you begin the trimester, especially as you relate the
learning activities (formative assessment) in the modules to this and the other (summative) assessments.
Be sure to keep several drafts of your work as well as your notes and any sources you used to draw on
in preparing your report.

• Extensions will be considered only in extenuating circumstances where the student has applied before
the due date. At that point, students are required to provide the latest draft, in case the extension is not
granted and to demonstrate they have earnestly done everything to avoid lateness.

• Students are responsible for keeping appropriate back‐ups and drafts of their assignments and to
submit the correct version.

• Torrens University Australia policies apply to the preparation and submission of this assignment
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Academic Integrity Declaration

I declare that except where I have referenced, the work I am submitting for this assessment task is my own
work. I have read and am aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
viewable online at http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-forms

I am aware that I need to keep a copy of all submitted material and their drafts, and I will do so
accordingly.

All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have
read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent
penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online. (http://www.torrens.edu.au/policies-and-
forms)

Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.

Special Consideration

To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected or
extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and
ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment Special
Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator.

Assessment Rubric: Programming Project 1

Assessment
Attributes
Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)

Pass
(Functional)
50‐64%

Credit
(Proficient)
65‐74%

Distinction
(Advanced)
75‐84%

High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85‐
100%
0‐49%
Incorporation of
Activities and
Learningfrom the
Subject

50%
Little or no awareness of
the subject matter has
been demonstrated in the
presentation of the
solution.
Little awareness of subject
material can be seen in the
solution presented.

More work is required to
demonstrate learning
throughout the subject.
An awareness of the
subject matter can be
seen.

More work is required
to master the art of
programming andin
automating semi‐
complex tasks.
A concise demonstration of
learning throughout the
subject has been
demonstrated in the
solution presented.

Some commentary may
be present to indicate
which aspects have been
demonstrated.
Full demonstration of
learning from the subject
can be seen in the
presentation of the
solution.

Includes commentary and
highlightsthe specific
elements that have been
incorporated.
Compilation and
Execution of
Program


50%
There are several
compilation errors, that
originate in syntactical and
linking errors and that
prevent the program from
compiling and running.
Some minor compilation
errors prevent compilation
and can be borne from
syntactical or linking errors.
Some minor attention to
these would result in simple
changes that would allow
the program to compile.
The program compiles
and links correctly.
Upon testing, the
program has a run‐time
error and one or more
logic errors in its
execution.
The program compiles and
links correctly. Upon
testing, the program has a
run‐time error or has one or
more logic errors in the way
it has attempted to solve
the problem in the brief.
The program compiles and
links correctly. Upon
testing, no run‐time or logic
errors can be detected in
the way the program was
designed.
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO a) Identify and explain the tenets of procedural programming into the object‐oriented paradigm
SLO c) Apply an integrated development environment (IDE) to create, compile, test and run programs to address contemporary organisational
needs
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