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Useful Websites
There are a growing number of useful ICT websites, some of which have links from the school’s VLE website.
www.teach-ict.com
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict
www.reviseict.co.uk/revision

Revision Guide & Workbook
All pupils have been given a copy of the GCSE I.C.T. ‘Essentials’ Workbook for use at home to support their studies.
The Revision Guides are available to
purchase from the department (£3).

The importance of Information &
Communication Technology
A course in Information and Communication Technology offers a unique opportunity in the curriculum for candidates to identify and solve real problems by designing information and communication systems in a wide range of contexts relating to their personal interests. Information and Communication Technology develops candidates' interdisciplinary skills and their capacity for imaginative, innovative thinking, creativity and independence.
This new specification encourages the investigation and study of Information and Communication Technology in a variety of contexts. In these contexts the candidates are given opportunities to acquire competence, capability and critical skills through the creation, implementation, use and evaluation of a range of information and communication systems. Candidates from all cultures and both genders can develop their interest in, enjoyment of and critical reflection about information technology as an integral part of modern society.
The specification has been developed by WJEC to provide the opportunity for candidates to obtain a GCSE Single Award in I.C.T.

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Information &
Communication Technology

I.C.T. GCSE
(Single Award)
WJEC Examination Board
A Quick Guide for
Parents and Carers

For further information about the I.C.T.
GCSE course, please speak to a member of the I.C.T. staff or contact Mr C Davies at school on 01457 872072 or by email: c.davies@saddleworthschool.org

What can I do at home to help my son or daughter with his/her studies?

What will they study?

How will they be assessed?

Unit 1
This examination paper will assess the requirements of the Key Stage 4 Programme of Study for Information and Communication Technology and the functional elements of ICT in a home and school context
Unit 2
This controlled assessment consists of a portfolio of work which shows candidates' attainment in obtaining and interpreting different types of information; using, developing and communicating information to meet the purpose of their studies and presenting the results of their work. This assignment will assess the practical aspects of the functional elements of ICT.
Unit 3
This examination paper will assess the 'application' content of ICT in a business and industry context.
Unit4
This controlled assessment will give candidates the opportunity to develop a piece of work using multimedia software..

There are four units in the full GCSE linear course.
All four units will be assessed in the summer of
Year 11.
The Controlled Assessment Tasks will all be completed in I.C.T. lesson time, under teacher supervision.
Unit 1 - Understanding ICT
1½ hour written examination
This is worth 20% of the final mark
Unit 2 - Solving Problems with ICT
Controlled Assessment Tasks (22½ hours)
This unit is worth 30% of the final mark
(to be completed in Year 10)
Unit 3 - ICT in Organisations
1½ hour written examination
This is worth 20% of the final mark.
Unit 4 - Developing Multimedia
ICT Solutions
Controlled Assessment Tasks (22½ hours)
This unit is worth 30% of the final mark.
(to be completed in Year 11)

Take an interest in your child's work and ask what they have been learning in lessons.
Talk about how ICT has had an impact in your life at home, socially and in your own workplaces and discuss the advantages and disadvantages which it brings.
Help your child revise for tests by checking their understanding and helping them to learn keywords and acronyms.
Encourage him/her to watch technology based programmes eg. The BBC’s ‘Click’ programme about developments in ICT.
Encourage him/her to watch / read ICT related news stories and discuss them together e.g. The Oldham Chronicle feature a ‘Technology’ section each Thursday.
Encourage him/her to use the GCSE Essentials Revision Guide and Workbook to recap and revise topics studied in lessons.

File handling
Research and data collection
Use of Email
Communicating information
Modelling (Spreadsheets)
Data handling
Evaluation

Efficient working practice
Analysis and Research
Design & Development
Navigation
Graphical images
Animation or animated movie & Sound
Evaluation