Section 4: Algorithms
	Column:		D	C	B	A
Row:	Problem Solving:	YOUR SCORE	Attempt	Meets Requirements	Exceeds Requirements	Exemplary
	***NOTE***: must meet minimum requirements in at least TWO of the programs submitted.
	Minimum Points		Must exceed requirements in at least one area.			Total
	10	0				16
1	Accurately Identifies Constraints or Obstacles			Omits significant ones.	Identifies some – (the most important ones)	Accurately and thoroughly describes the relevant ones. Addresses some that are not immediately apparent.
2	Identifies viable and important alternatives for overcoming the constraints or obstacles.			Present solutions that fail to address the critical parts of the problem.	- Plausible alternatives; addresses many of the important ones	- Creative - Plausible - Addresses central difficulties posed by constraints and obstacles.
3	Selects and adequately tries out alternatives.			Does not satisfactorily test the selected solutions.	Puts selected alternatives to trials adequate to determine their utility. Some may be incomplete.	- Effective, valid, and exhaustive trials.- Trials go beyond those required to solve the problem (or explore the question) and show a commitment to an in-depth understanding of the problem
4	Accurately articulates and supports the reasoning behind the order of the selection of alternatives and the extent to which each addressed the obstacles or constraints.			Illogical. Does not present reasonable review of the strengths and weaknesses of the alternative solutions that were tried	Describes the process that lead to the ordering of secondary solutions. Mostly clear, defensible rationale; most of the alternatives addressed.	Clear, comprehensive summary of reasoning that led to selection of secondary solutions. Description includes a review of the decisions that produced the order of selection and how each alternative fared as a solution.
	Column:		D	C	B	A
Row:	Algorithm Development & Analysis:	YOUR SCORE	Attempt	Meets Requirements	Exceeds Requirements	Exemplary
	Minimum Points		Must exceed requirements in at least two areas.			Total
	14	0				23
1	Define Algorithm		rote definitions	define in own words	can write them in clear, straight-forward manner	N/a ---
2	Distinguish between “abstraction” and “Implementation”		n/a ---	rote definitions	with example(s)	N/a ---
3	Distinguish between “Algorithm” and “Software” Design		rote definitions	define in own words	[4-5] with example(s)	n.a.
4	Analyse a simple algorithm for complexity.		---	superficial	relatively complete	can point out effects of some changes
5	Explain “Big-Oh” notation.		rote definitions	define in own words	N/a ---	N/a ---
6	Analyse a simple algorithm for efficiency.		---	can tell big-O from memory	can discuss in general terms	can outline some of the trade-offs
7	Conduct a superficial comparison of two algorithms to solve the same problem.		---	using fairly pathological examples	Able to detect some subtleties	missed very little
	Column:		D	C	B	A
Row:	Software Design:	YOUR SCORE	Attempt	Meets Requirements	Exceeds Requirements	Exemplary
	Minimum Points		Must exceed requirements in at least two areas.			Total
	14	0				23
1	Describe the Design Process as it applies to software.		n/a ---	List the 5 major components Using appropriately chosen terminology.	Explain the similarities to other design tasks.	Explain the differences.
2	Distinguish between “Wicked” and “Tame” problems.		---	General Idea	Can explain implications of some criteria.	Can explain implications of many criteria.
3	List the elements of a typical software life cycle.		---	List	List & explain.	---
4	Name and describe three distinct Software Design Models.		---	2/3	3/3	Can state some appropriate examples & counter examples.
5	Distinguish between Systematic & Formal Design Methods.		---	Simple Definitions.	Thorough.	With applications & counter examples.
6	Discuss aspects of qualitative assessment of Software Designs.		---	List desirable qualities.	Can state some appropriate examples & counter examples.	Can justify some appropriate examples & counter examples.