GCSE
The OCR full course helps prepare students for a world increasingly dominated by the use of ICT systems, which influence every aspect of our everyday lives. Studying ICT will help provide the analytical, communication and technical skills that are needed in this exciting and dynamic world. The course will also provide students with an essential foundation for any further courses including those specific to the use of computers and new technology.
Students will study:
- how ICT is used for work and leisure
- the positive and negative effects of ICT on society
- how to design and use ICT systems
- hardware, software and communication networks.
Students will learn:
- how to use software such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.
- practical design of ICT systems
- key skills in numeracy, communication and ICT
- how to apply ICT to real life situations and solve problems
- how to use ICT to research, acquire, manipulate and present information.
Assessment:
The course consists of four modules.
The first two modules make up a short course in ICT. By extending these to take the other two modules, students can achieve a full course GCSE.
Modules 2 and 4 are based on coursework, while modules 1 and 3 are written examinations.
There are two levels of entry for the examination papers: Foundation Level (grades C-G) and Higher Level (grades A*-E).
Module 1This is assessed by a short written examination. The questions require a basic knowledge and understanding of computer systems, communications technology and information.
Module 2 - CourseworkStudents will produce two minor coursework projects:
- presenting information
- handling data
The third module is assessed by a short written examination. The questions are based on ICT applications, systems, networks and computer technology.
Module 4 - CourseworkThe final module is a major coursework project, requiring students to produce their own fully documented ICT system to tackle a real problem of their choice.
