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ICT Studied in Years 10 and 11.
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Specification = AQA 3521 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
General Information
The world is now dominated by Information and Communication Technology
Systems which shape and control our lives. Pupils must be fully
equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills to allow them
to play a full part in this increasingly technological society.
Course content
Pupils will require ICT skills in work, play and for life long
learning. In this course you will study the full range of ICT applications
which includes Word Processing, Desktop publishing, Spreadsheets
and Data modelling, Databases and Data handling, Control and Data
logging, the Internet, Web design, Social Implications of ICT development.
The course ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum and
promotes skill development.
Assessment
Pupils follow the full GCSE course and are assessed against the
criteria of the course. There are two components which contribute
towards the final GCSE grade.
Examination - 40%
Coursework - 60% (30% x 2)
Entry policy and tiering
There are two tiers of entry. Pupils are entered for the most appropriate
tier for them. Those pupils taking the Foundation Tier can achieve
grades C - G. Pupils taking the higher tier can achieve grades
A* - D.
Examination Structure
| Written Paper: |
Foundation Tier 11/2 hours -
short answer questions
Higher Tier 11/2 hours - short answer questions with one extension question requiring an essay style response.
All questions are compulsory. |
| Coursework 1: |
AQA Set Assignment – Students are required to solve a number of problems based around a given situation. The problems usually involve word-processing, spreadsheets, data manipulation and web site designs. |
| Coursework 2: |
Project – Students are required to submit a report on the solution to a problem that demonstrates their ICT capabilities. Wherever possible, candidates should select a problem from their own area of interest. |
Pupils should be aware that both coursework assignments
require a considerable amount of documentation, which will be mainly
word-processed.
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