Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91076 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to write a working computer program that solves a specific task given to you. Your program must use basic programming concepts (variables, conditions, loops) and work correctly when tested. You'll be marked on how well your program works, how clear your code is, and how thoroughly you test it.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91076?

Accepted Answer

1. Write a program in a suitable language that implements a plan to solve the specified task 2. Use variables, selection (if/else), iteration (loops), and predefined functions or methods 3. Include comments in your code that explain what different sections do 4. Test your program with different inputs to find and fix problems 5. Handle edge cases and invalid inputs so your program doesn't crash

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91076?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You construct a working program that completes the task, with clear code layout, helpful comments, and testing on normal inputs. Merit: You independently write a well-structured program using appropriate programming choices, document it clearly with comments that explain the code, and systematically test it with both normal and boundary inputs. Excellence: You build a robust, flexible program with effective control structures that handles expected, boundary, and invalid inputs smoothly, present the code concisely with comments that justify your design choices, and test comprehensively and efficiently.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91076?

Accepted Answer

1. Not testing the program thoroughly enough — only testing with the happy path and not checking what happens with edge cases or bad input 2. Writing comments that just repeat what the code says instead of explaining *why* you made that choice or what the code is meant to do 3. Submitting code with poor structure, unclear variable names, or unnecessary repetition that could have been simplified with loops or functions

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