Radford University
School of Computing and Information Sciences
Student Outcome 1

(1) Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions;

Level 5
The student:
  1. almost always identifies an appropriate mathematical and/or computing tool or technique needed to solve a given problem.
  2. successfully applies a given mathematical or computing concept to solve a given problem.
  3. can almost always identify or explain a particular concept within computing or mathematics when asked to do so.
  4. fully decomposes a problem into a set of manageable parts.
  5. demonstrates an understanding of a given problem by identifying its constraints and goals.
  6. is able to identify reasonable alternative computing solutions to a particular part of a problem.
  7. is able to define a set of computing resources that represents a very efficient solution to a given problem.

Level 3
The student:
  1. usually identifies an appropriate mathematical and/or computing tool or technique needed to solve a given problem.
  2. is somewhat successful in applying a given mathematical or computing concept to solve a given problem but tends to make minor errors that prevent the solution from being completely correct.
  3. can usually identify or explain a particular concept within computing or mathematics when asked to do so.
  4. tends to identify the most important parts of a given problem.
  5. can identify the goals of a particular problem but has some difficulty identifying the primary constraints of the problem.
  6. is able to identify alternative computing solutions to a particular problem but tends to include some solutions that are not appropriate.
  7. defines a set of computing resources that represents a reasonable solution to a given problem.

Level 1
The student:
  1. rarely identifies an appropriate mathematical and/or computing tool or technique needed to solve a given problem.
  2. does not understand computing and mathematical concepts sufficiently to apply them to the solution of a problem even when they are directed to use a particular concept.
  3. is frequently unable to identify or explain a particular concept within computing or mathematics when asked to do so.
  4. has difficulty in breaking a problem into manageable parts.
  5. has difficulty identifying the goal or constraints of a problem.
  6. struggles to identify potential solutions to a problem.
  7. tends to identify a set of computing resources that represents an impossible or inefficient alternative to solving a problem.