JAVA
Coursework
(the same for 2A and 2B)
Fundamental Information
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The coursework is 30 marks in your
O’Level = 15% of the exam
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Must be word processed
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Length dose not impress examiners
Allocation of marks
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26 marks = The program which MUST be
done in java and NO other programming
language
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4 marks = The layout which MUST be
done using Microsoft Word and NO
other application
Programming Section
JAVA
The Program
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Specifying what the program should perform
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Formulating an explanation of the program
using pseudo-code or flow charts
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Implementing the program in Java
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Testing the program with suitable data
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Writing documentation both program and
user instructions
Specifications
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The program must make use of;
1.
Input and output statements
Assignment expressions
Sequential execution
Conditional execution
Looping construct
Simple objects
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Documentation
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The documentation must be made up of;
What task the program will be performing.
This mush include input and output
requirements
2. A description of the program
3. A description of special features of the
program
4. Proof of testing (test printouts, screen
shots, photos ect…)
5. Instructions on how to run the program
6. Self evaluation of the program
1.
Marks Break Down
Each part of your coursework with marks
Definition of the Problem
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A short description of the purpose of the
problem being solves [2]
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A statement of the results required [2]
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Details of any inputs required [2]
[6]
The Solution of the Problem
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A flowchart/pseudo-code of the algorithm
[4]
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Computer listing of the program [4]
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Details of any special design features (ex.
good user interface) [4]
[12]
Running the Program
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Evidence that the solution works [2]
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Details of test data [2]
[4]
User Instructions
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How to load and run the program [2]
[2]
Conclusion
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Limitations with the program and possible
improvements you could have made [2]
[2]
Presentation
The actual layout of the Coursework
Layout and Presentation
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A total of 4 marks
Table of contents and titles for each
section
 Use of Microsoft Word functions
 Use of tables
 Use of headers and footers
 User of bulleted or numbered lists
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Coursework Ideas
Some ideas to get you thinking
Class Marks
The entry of different class marks,
 Find the sum, of the class marks,
 Finding the average class mark,
 Finding the lowest grade,
 Finding the highest grade,
 Finding marks above average,
 Finding marks below average.
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Payroll
The entry of employee details
 The entry of fixed rates (Income tax,
National Insurance, allowances,
deductions),
 The entry of number of hours worked
 The entry of overtime hours
 The program should calculate the pay
slips showing all the details mentioned
above
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Educational Quiz
An array can be used to hold a question
and answer.,
 The program will display the question
 The user enters a reply
 If the reply is correct then one mark is
awarded,
 If not the correct answer is displayed’
 A menu may be used to select one topic
e.g. a quiz on capital cities, science, sports
etc.
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Telephone Directory
Stores names and their related telephone
numbers
 A town can also be held in an array
 User can search for a name and the
program will output the telephone
number and the town
 A menu can be used to output the whole
list or searching by a particular town.
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Hangman
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The program displays underscores according
to the number of letters in a word that the
user has to guess,
If the letter guessed is correct then program
displays the letter in its position in the word,
If not a part of the Hangman diagram is
displayed until the word is guessed or the
man is hanged,
A number of attempts can be set without
the use of drawing the Hangman for simpler
programs.
A simple Game
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You can be creative by moving a simple
object on the screen and either try to
avoid obstacles or move another object
to catch up with the moving object.
Another Program
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You may wish to create a unique program
that has not been mentioned above.
Introducing Java
Page181 -198
Help
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These few pages of the book help us get
an idea what the programming part of our
coursework must be like
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You will also find sample flow charts
which you could use to help build your
own.
Programs
The book also helps in building the
following coursework
1. The telephone Directory
2. A Computer Aided Learning Quiz
3. A payroll application,
4. Class marks
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The plan
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As a class we could decide on one
coursework to work on in class so I
could come round to help you when ever
you need
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The documentation will be done at home
but every week you must show me your
progress