Self-determined criteria

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Quick Questions

Shade in the A or B circle for each question.

1. Which describes self-determined criteria?

A Success criteria you write yourself from the problem, stakeholder needs and requirements

B Success criteria set by QCAA that every student must use word for word

2. Which is the best source for a self-determined criterion?

A A functional requirement such as 'Users can filter orders by date'

B A random feature you saw in a popular app that is unrelated to the problem

3. Which criterion is worded in a measurable way?

A The search returns results in under 2 seconds for 1000 records

B The search is nice and fast for users

4. A prescribed criterion already covers 'functionality'. Which self-determined criterion avoids overlap?

A The solution has good functionality

B Staff can generate a weekly stock report in 3 clicks or fewer

5. True or false: self-determined criteria replace the prescribed criteria.

A True: once you write your own you can ignore the prescribed ones

B False: they are added to the prescribed criteria

Match the Pairs

Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.

Left column		Right column
1Self-determined criterion: "Report generates in under 5 seconds for 500 records"		ARequirement: Users log in with a password Criterion: 100% of accounts require a password of 8+ characters
2Prescribed: Functionality \| Self-determined: "Booking form rejects blank fields"		BThe self-determined criterion adds a specific, problem-focused check rather than repeating the general prescribed criterion
3Derive a criterion from a requirement: the requirement says users must log in securely		CThe wording is vague and not measurable, so nobody can judge whether it was met. Add a target, such as 90% of test users complete a booking in under 3 minutes.
4Use measurable wording so you can judge success with evidence		DThe self-determined criterion only repeats a prescribed criterion. It should be specific to the problem and stakeholder needs, such as: staff add a new client in 5 clicks or fewer.
5Self-determined criterion: "The app should be easy to use"		EWeak: "The app is fast" Strong: "Search results appear within 2 seconds"
6Prescribed: Usability \| Self-determined: "Usability"		FA measurable success criterion you wrote yourself, derived from a performance requirement

Definitions

self-determined criteria

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.

Prescribed criteria: set by the syllabus _______________ criteria: written by you

Requirement: Pages load in 3 seconds or less Criterion: Load time is at most 3 _______

Requirement: Book a seat in at most 3 clicks Criterion: Booking takes _ clicks or fewer

Prescribed: Is the interface easy to use? Self-determined: Must not ______ the above

Sources: the problem, ___________ needs, and your chosen requirements

Spot the Error

Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.

Question 1

A Problem: Slow canteen queues

B Requirement: Pre-order by app

C Criterion: Order in under 60s

D Source: prescribed by QCAA

Question 2

A Criterion: App feels fast

B Requirement: App loads quickly

C Type: self-determined

Question 3

A Need: Parents want safe logins

B Requirement: Two-step login

C Criterion: Logins are secure

D Type: self-determined

Question 4

A Requirement: Export report PDF

B Criterion: Uses a blue theme

C Type: self-determined

Question 5

A Prescribed: Usability

B Self-set: Usability

C Measure: Count taps per task

Answer Key

Self-determined criteria

Section A: Quick Questions

A — Success criteria you write yourself from the problem, stakeholder needs and requirements

A — A functional requirement such as 'Users can filter orders by date'

A — The search returns results in under 2 seconds for 1000 records

B — Staff can generate a weekly stock report in 3 clicks or fewer

B — False: they are added to the prescribed criteria

Section B: Match the Pairs

Self-determined criterion: "Report generates in under 5 seconds for 500 records" → A measurable success criterion you wrote yourself, derived from a performance requirement

Prescribed: Functionality | Self-determined: "Booking form rejects blank fields" → The self-determined criterion adds a specific, problem-focused check rather than repeating the general prescribed criterion

Derive a criterion from a requirement: the requirement says users must log in securely → Requirement: Users log in with a password Criterion: 100% of accounts require a password of 8+ characters

Use measurable wording so you can judge success with evidence → Weak: "The app is fast" Strong: "Search results appear within 2 seconds"

Self-determined criterion: "The app should be easy to use" → The wording is vague and not measurable, so nobody can judge whether it was met. Add a target, such as 90% of test users complete a booking in under 3 minutes.

Prescribed: Usability | Self-determined: "Usability" → The self-determined criterion only repeats a prescribed criterion. It should be specific to the problem and stakeholder needs, such as: staff add a new client in 5 clicks or fewer.

Section C: Definitions

self-determined criteria — Success criteria you write yourself from the problem, stakeholder needs and requirements, to add to the prescribed criteria. Make them measurable and avoid repeating prescribed ones.

Section D: Fill in the Blanks

Prescribed criteria: set by the syllabus
Self-determined criteria: written by you

Requirement: Pages load in 3 seconds or less
Criterion: Load time is at most 3 seconds

Requirement: Book a seat in at most 3 clicks
Criterion: Booking takes 3 clicks or fewer

Prescribed: Is the interface easy to use?
Self-determined: Must not repeat the above

Sources: the problem, stakeholder needs,
and your chosen requirements

Section E: Spot the Error

D — Self-determined criteria are written by the student from the problem and requirements. They are not prescribed by QCAA. The line should be 'Source: self-determined'.

A — 'Feels fast' cannot be measured, so it is vague. A self-determined criterion needs measurable wording, such as 'Loads in under 3s'.

C — 'Secure' is too vague to test. The criterion should be measurable, such as 'All logins use 2FA', and tied to the two-step login requirement.

B — A self-determined criterion must come from a requirement. A blue theme has nothing to do with exporting a PDF. It should measure the export, such as 'PDF exports in 5s'.

B — This repeats the prescribed criterion. Self-determined criteria should add something new and avoid overlap. It should be specific and measurable, such as 'Any page in 3 taps'.