HEBRON SCHOOL

I.C.T.

  Programme includes:
   
Std. 7-9 Based on the English National Curriculum programme of study for ICT in Key Stage 3 using a range of applications in MS Office 2003, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Crocodile Clips and others.
Std. 10 & 11 Course : Edexcel International – IGCSE ICT 4385
 
  • Gather, store, process, present and communicate information through activities in a range of contexts
  • Solve problems through the use of ICT systems and associated principles and techniques
  • Develop a broad and a balanced view of the range of wider applications of ICT systems including modelling, data logging and control
  • Design, implement and document ICT systems
  • Develop an understanding of the wider implications and effects of ICT
  • Foster an awareness of what characterises information, information processing and ICT systems
  • Develop an awareness of ethical, social, economic and political consequences of the use of ICT systems for individuals, organisations and society through the study of meaningful applications.

Main Applications covered in depth:

  • Databases using MS Access
  • Spreadsheets using MS Excel
Assessment
          70% – IGCSE exam: One paper Edexcel 4385
          15% – Case Study Set Tasks
          15% – Coursework project
Std. 12 Course : AQA Advance GCE 5521
 
  • Nature, Role and Context of information
  • Management and Manipulation of information
Assessment
          30 % – GCE Exam - ICT papers 1 – 1½ hrs
          30 % – GCE Exam - ICT papers 2 – 1½ hrs
          40% – Coursework project
Std. 13 Course : AQA Advance GCE 6521
Content:
  • Information systems within organizations
  • Information technology policy, strategy and systems
Assessment
          50% – AS Mark
          15 % – GCE Exam – ICT papers 4 – 2 hrs
          15 % – GCE Exam – ICT papers 5 – 2 hrs
          20% – Coursework project

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