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GCSE in ICT (OCR exam board - code 1994).
This course is offered as part of the normal option choices available to all pupils entering Year 10. The examination for this course is at the end of year 11, in the summer term.

Note: this specification will be replaced from September 2010 onwards.


Assessment:

  • Three coursework projects
    Project 1a and Project 1b - these account for
    30% of the total assessment.
    Project 2 - this accounts for
    30% of the total assessment.
  • Two examination papers
    Taken in the summer term of Year 11 - these account for
    40% of the total assessment.

2 tiers of entry are available for the examination:

  • The Foundation tier assesses grades G to C (1 hour examination paper);
  • The Higher tier assesses grades E to A* (1½ hour examination paper);
The examinations test knowledge and understanding of computer systems, communications technology and information management. The questions mainly require short responses, single word answers or one or two sentences, although pupils will need to give extended responses to questions that are targeted at the higher grades.

Additional Support:

  • An ICT room, staffed by a member of the ICT department, is open as follows:
    • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes;
    • Wednesdays, after school until 4:00pm.
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