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Digital Technologies
Stage 2
Subject outline
Accredited in November 2016 for teaching at Stage 2 from 2019.
Stage 2 | Subject outline | Performance standards
Performance standards
Stage 2 performance standards for Digital Technologies can be viewed below. You can also download in Word format [DOC 240KB].
To learn more about what performance standards are, how they are used, and other general information, see performance standards and grades.
Computational Thinking | Development and Evaluation | Research and Ethics | |
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A |
Astute and creative application of computational thinking concepts and techniques to clearly identify and deconstruct problems of interest. |
Clear and consistent use of initiative in the design and creation of digital solution or prototype that includes innovative features. Highly purposeful and strategic application of iterative development, testing, modification, and documentation of an innovative digital solution or prototype. Insightful evaluation of the effectiveness of a digital solution or prototype. Insightful explanation, supported by clear and highly convincing evidence of own role in and contribution to projects. |
In‑depth research and discussion of the ethical considerations in digital technologies. |
B |
Well‑considered application of computational thinking concepts and techniques to identify and deconstruct problems of interest. |
Mostly consistent use of initiative in the design and creation of digital solution or prototype that includes one or more innovative features. |
Some depth in research and discussion of the ethical considerations in digital technologies. |
C |
Application of computational thinking concepts and techniques to identify and deconstruct problems of interest. |
Some use of initiative in the design and creation of digital solution or prototype, which may include one or more innovative features. |
Considered research and discussion of the ethical considerations in digital technologies. |
D |
Partial application of basic computational thinking concepts and techniques to identify and describe problems of interest. |
Partial design and creation of digital solution or prototype. |
Basic research and discussion of one or more ethical considerations in digital technologies. |
E |
Attempted application of a limited number of basic computational thinking concepts or techniques to describe a problem of interest. |
Attempted design and creation of digital solution or prototype. |
Attempted research and discussion of ethical considerations in digital technologies. |