HKDSE ICT SBA Python Tips: Scoring on Your Project

What Teachers Actually Grade

• Problem definition — clarity, scope, users.
• Design — flowcharts, data structures.
• Implementation — working Python code.
• Testing — table of inputs, expected vs actual.
• Evaluation — what would you improve.

Project Scope Sweet Spot

Too small: loses design marks. Too big: loses implementation marks when parts don't work. Aim for 200-400 lines of Python across 3-5 functions.

Winning Topic Ideas

• Canteen ordering + daily reports.
• Exam-score tracker with grade bands and pass/fail flags.
• Library loan system with due-date reminders.
• Mini quiz app that logs scores per user.

Code Presentation

• Use clear function names (compute_average, not f1).
• Comment the why, not the what.
• Keep your main program short — delegate to functions.