ACARA sample assessment task (9-10)

Develop techniques to acquire, store and validate data from a range of sources using software, including spreadsheets and databases

Analyse and visualise data interactively using a range of software, including spreadsheets and databases, to draw conclusions and make predictions by identifying trends and outliers

Model and query entities and their relationships using structured data

Define and decompose real-world problems with design criteria and by interviewing stakeholders to create user stories

Design algorithms involving logical operators and represent them as flowcharts and pseudocode

Validate algorithms and programs by comparing their output against a range of test cases

Implement, modify and debug modular programs, applying selected algorithms and data structures, including in an object-oriented programming language

Evaluate existing and student solutions against the design criteria, user stories, possible future impact and opportunities for enterprise

Select and use emerging digital tools and advanced features to create and communicate interactive content for a diverse audience