Programming Unit – Student Checklist¶

AS92004: Develop a Computer Program

Use this checklist to track your readiness. If you cannot tick an item confidently, it is a risk.

Foundations & Logic¶

☐ I can explain what a computer program is
☐ I can identify input, process, and output in a program
☐ I can explain why instruction order matters
☐ I can describe program logic without writing code

Program Structure¶

☐ I can explain what variables are used for
☐ I can name variables clearly and consistently
☐ I can explain my program step by step
☐ I can make my logic readable to someone else

Control Structures¶

☐ I can explain what selection is and why it is used
☐ I can explain what iteration is and why it is used
☐ I can describe what a condition checks
☐ I can identify logic errors in decisions or loops

Testing & Debugging¶

☐ I can explain the difference between testing and debugging
☐ I can write normal and edge test cases
☐ I can explain what went wrong when a program fails
☐ I can describe how I fixed an error and why

Assessment Readiness (Critical)¶

☐ I have planning or pseudocode
☐ I have at least one intermediate version of my program
☐ I can explain every part of my code
☐ I can modify my code without AI help
☐ I can justify design decisions

Evidence & Authenticity¶

☐ My work was developed mostly in class
☐ I kept drafts and failed attempts
☐ My explanations match my code quality
☐ I am confident I could explain my work verbally

Final Self-Check¶

If asked right now, I could:

☐ Explain how my program works
☐ Explain why I used each control structure
☐ Explain how I tested it
☐ Explain how I fixed a problem

If any box is unticked, address it before submission.