Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? Yes (General subject)
How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? 4
What is Digital Solutions?
Students use problem-based learning to write computer programs to create digital solutions that: use data; require interactions with users and within systems; affect people, the economy and environments. They develop solutions using combinations of readily available hardware and software development environments, code libraries or specific instructions provided through programming.
Students create, construct and repurpose solutions that are relevant in a world where data and digital realms are transforming entertainment, education, business, manufacturing and many other industries.
Digital Solutions enables students to learn about algorithms, computer languages and user interfaces through generating digital solutions to problems. Students engage with data, information and applications to create digital solutions that filter and present data in timely and efficient ways while understanding the need to encrypt and protect data. they understand computing's personal, local and global impact, and the issues associated with the ethical integration of technology into our daily lives.
What makes a student suited to Digital Solutions?
Students who achieve success in Digital Solutions are those who:
- enjoy being creative through technology
- logically work through problem solving with high attention to detail
- want to design and create programs, apps, games and media in response to real world challenges and scenarios.
What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?
What is the cost of this subject?
Nil - all costs covered by Shared Resource Hire Scheme
What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?
What do students study in this subject and how are they assessed?
| | | Unit Overviews | Assessment |
| Year 10 | Semester 1
| There's an app for that!
In this unit students will use mark-up language and style sheets to design and
create a prototype data-driven webpage or web app to solve an identified
problem. For example, students may design an app to locate the best surfing
spots in Queensland.
Working
with Data
Students will learn how to create relational databases and perform searches
using SQL. Students will understand the
value of data and how computer systems can be used to turn it into meaningful information
for users, developing skills of data analysis.
They will be analyse complex datasets to provide meaningful insights and
evidence based solutions to data problems. | Formative assessment:
Summative assessment:
- Project - Build a website
Formative assessment: - Project - Build a relational database
Summative assessment: - Essay - Analyse data to provide solutions
|
| | Semester 2 | Design a solution
In this unit, students investigate and make judgments on how the
characteristics and properties of materials, systems, components, tools and
equipment can be combined to create designed solutions. They critically analyse
factors, including social, ethical and sustainability considerations, that
impact on designed solutions for global preferred futures. Students will apply
design thinking as they design and produce an item that meets a community,
national or global need or opportunity.
Robots are
Taking Over!
Students will learn about the laws that govern robotics and try their hand
at designing, building and programming their own autonomous robot. | Formative internal assessment:
• Exam Summative internal assessment:
• Folio - Design a solution to a digital problem
Formative internal assessment:
• Exam Summative internal assessment:
• Project - Build a robot |
| Year 11 | Unit 1 | Creating with code Understanding digital problems
User experiences and interfaces Algorithms
and programming techniques Programmed
solutions | Formative internal assessment 1 (IA1): 20% Investigation — technical proposal
Formative internal assessment 2 (IA2): 30% Project — digital solution
|
| | Unit 2 | Application and data solutions
Data-driven problems and solution requirements
Data and
programming techniques
Prototype data solutions
| Formative internal assessment 3 (IA3): 25% Project — folio Formative internal assessment (MOCK): 25% Examination |
| Year 12 | Unit 3 | Digital innovation
Interactions between users, data and digital systems
Real-world problems and solution requirements
Innovative digital
solutions | Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): 20% Investigation — technical proposal Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2): 30% Project — digital solution |
| | Unit 4
| Digital impacts Digital methods for exchanging data Complex digital data exchange problems and solution requirements Prototype digital data exchanges
| Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): 25%Project — folio Summative external assessment (EA): 25% Examination |