CS&IT
Key Stage 3 Assessment Criteria
AO Strand
a Solving
computational
problems
Level 3
I can solve a
simple (3-4 lines of
code)
computational
problem with
guidance
I can sequence
instructions in a
limited fashion on
Scratch
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Level 4
I can solve a basic
computational
problem with
guidance
Level 5
I can independently
solve a simple (3-4
lines of code)
computational
problem
Level 6
I can independently
solve a basic
computational problem
I can use basic
sequence and
selection in Scratch
I can use sequence,
selection and
repetition in Scratch
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I can create code in
a written language,
such as Python, to
perform basic
operations on
variables
I can use some
programming
techniques in a
written language
such as Python,
including selection.
d Programming
constructs:
variables, arrays
and functions
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I can show some
understanding of
lists/arrays and how
to use them in
Scratch
e
Debugging
computer
programs
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f
Explaining
decisions in
program design
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g
Validating input
data
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b Creating
programs using a
visual language
3: Programming
c
Creating
programs using a
text language
Ibstock Community College
Level 7
I can solve a fairly
complex (GCSE
Computing CA
programming task)
computational
problem
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Level 8
I can solve complex
computational
problems by
breaking it into
smaller ones
I have a good
understanding
programming techniques
in a written language
such as Python, using
both selection and
repetition
I have a good
understanding of
lists/arrays in Scratch
and some understanding
of how this relates to
one-dimensional arrays
in a written language
such as Python.
I have tested for basic
functionality
I can create a
modularised program
in a written
programming
language
I can design and
complete efficient
modularised
programs using a
variety of complex
techniques
I have a good
understanding of two
dimensional arrays
and know how to use
them in a written
language such as
Python
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I have tested and
reviewed my code,
identifying
improvements
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I can give a good
explanation of how my
program works
I can thoroughly
explain how my
program works using
technical terminology
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I validate input data
I can evaluate and
explain my code
using comprehensive
test plans and
regular reviews
I can expertly explain
how my program
works using
technical
terminology
I fully validate input
data
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CS&IT
Key Stage 3 Assessment Criteria
Ibstock Community College
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