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Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
Computing
ICT
Business
ALL pupils should
know the courses available
ALL pupils should
have a basic knowledge of what each course is about
ALL pupils should
know where to find further information and be able to access it
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
ICT/Computing
2 courses
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GCSE ICT
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GCSE Computer Science
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
GCSE ICT
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Single GCSE
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2 Units
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From Edexcel
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www.edexcel.com
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
GCSE ICT
Unit 1: living in a Digital World 40%
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5 sections ● Let’s communicate
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On the move
Entertain me – what to buy
Smart working
Shopping experience
Written Exam at end year 11 – 1hr 30 mins
Unit 2: Using Digital Tools 60%
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4 sections ● Gathering & Presenting Information
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Modelling
Digital Publishing
Evaluation
Assessed by controlled assignment
Maximum time 40 hours
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
GCSE Computer Science
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Single GCSE
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2 Components
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From AQA
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www.aqa.org.uk
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
GCSE Computer Science
Component 1: Practical Programming 60%
This tests students ability to create programs to solve problems.
Assessed by 2 controlled assignments that include:
1. Design of the Solution
2. Solution Development
3. Programming Techniques Used
4. Testing and Evaluation
Maximum time of 50 hours
Component 2: Computing Fundamentals 40%
Focusses on technical knowledge, including systems, structures,
networks, hardware and binary/hexadecimal calculations.
Assessed by written paper of 1 hour 30 minutes
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
Business
2 GCSE courses offered
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Business Studies
www.edexcel.com
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Business Communication Systems
www.aqa.org.uk
Students will be guided to the course
most suitable for them
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
Business Communication Systems
3 units of work
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ICT systems in Business
assessed by written exam - 40%
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Using ICT in Business
assessed by practical exam - 35%
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Investigating ICT in Business
assessed by controlled assessment - 25%
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
Business Studies
3 units of work
•Introduction to a Small Business
assessed by multi choice exam paper 45mins - 25%
•Investigating Small Businesses
assessed by controlled task - 25%
•Building a Business
assessed by exam paper - 50%
Today you will learn
An overview of KS4 courses in the ICT & Business department
for further information
speak to
Mrs Newstead, Miss Parker or
Mrs Bloomfield