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Coding · Grade 11

Build and Defend a Computing Solution

In this capstone-style course learners define a computing problem precisely (a lab-booking clash checker), compare candidate algorithms, gather evidence from edge-case tests and operation counts, discover that a fast shortcut is subtly wrong, evaluate solutions honestly against success criteria, and defend a recommendation with claim, evidence and reasoning, including limitations and effects on people.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 110 minutes
  • Check what you learned: 8 questions
  • Ways to answer: choose an answer, trace code, highlight a text, type a number, put in order and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Define a computing problem with inputs, outputs, rules, constraints and measurable success criteria.
  • Compare candidate solutions using correctness tests and cost evidence.
  • Evaluate a solution against success criteria, separating supported conclusions from limitations and overclaims.
  • Defend a solution with claim, evidence and reasoning, answering challenges and acknowledging trade-offs.

Lessons

  1. From problem to candidate solutions 5 steps2 practiceabout 22 min
  2. Gathering evidence 5 steps4 practiceabout 24 min
  3. Evaluating against success criteria 4 steps3 practiceabout 20 min
  4. Defending the solution 4 steps3 practiceabout 22 min
  5. Check what you learned 8 questions at the end

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