Year 11 - Computing
Evaluating the success of a project
Using IT in project management
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Unit Summary
Project management has numerous transferable skills for pupils, from simple time management to structured project management techniques. In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to develop invaluable skills in using common software tools and systems used for project management.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to test the effectiveness of developed products and the success of a completed project.
Key Notes
- The evaluation stage is where you reflect on how well a project went.
- The evaluation stage helps you understand what worked well and what could be improved for next time.
- Test tables can be used to check that everything works properly in a digital tool.
- By looking back at your SMART goals and planning tool, you can see if you completed everything you set out to do.
- Every good project includes reflection as part of the process.
Vocabulary To Learn
- testing: to check if something works correctly and as expected
- evaluation: reflecting on what has been done well and what could be improved
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The last stage of the project evaluation is the conclusion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
The evaluation stage is where you reflect on how well a project went. The evaluation stage helps you understand what worked well and what could be improved for next time.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'testing'
to check if something works correctly and as expected. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: The last stage of the project evaluation is the conclusion. Correction: The last stage of the project evaluation is "recommendations". It is important to reflect on and learn from your experiences and say what could be improved and how.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Carrying out a project part I Study Guide
- Carrying out a project part II Study Guide
- Evaluate your project Study Guide
- Execute your own project Study Guide
- Interpreting project briefs Study Guide
- Introduction to project management Study Guide
- Setting project aims and objectives Study Guide
- Start your own project Study Guide
- Tools for project planning Study Guide
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