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GCSE ICT April 2020
GCSE
ICT
April 2020
ICT
It's Sunday night and you've had a big weekend. You've been socialising on Instagram, Facebook, or Snapchat. You caught up with friends to watch YouTube and battled it out for first place on the Nintendo Switch/Xbox One/PlayStation 4. Once again, you had to help your parents with downloading musicand streamed it to your TV and surprisingly even remembered to Wikipedia that info you need for school.Why Study Information & Communication Technology (ICT)?
Let's face it, you live in a world of technology and you know how to use it, why would
you need to learn it?
Should I choose this subject?
● Can you think of a career where ICT is not used?
● Can you afford not to have a
qualification in ICT?
● Do you perform better in
assignments than you do at
tests?
What is it about?
Having good ICT skills are crucial for pupils success;
whether the plan to go to sixth form or seek employment.
This WJEC 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.
Course structure
4 Units in total:
● 2 Exams (40%)
● 2 Controlled Assessments (60%)
Examined units
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 1 Unit 3
20% 20%
1½ hours 1½ hours
Understanding
ICT
ICT in
Organisations
Unit 3
This examination paper
will assess the
application of ICT in a
business and industry
context. Develop an
understanding of current
and emerging
technologies and their
social,commercial and
legal impact.
How will it be studied?
Year 9
Unit 1 Theory, Unit 2 Practical Skills
Year 10
Unit 1 External Exam, Unit 2 Controlled Assessment
Year 11
Unit 3 External Exam, Unit 4 Controlled Assessment
Unit 2 Controlled Assessment Unit 2: Solving Problems with ICT Controlled Assessment: 22½ hours 80
Marks (60 UMS)
This controlled assessment is where you interpreting different types of
information; using, developing and communicating information and presenting the
results of their work. This assignment will assess the practical aspects of the
functional elements of ICT.
Unit 4 Controlled Assessment
Unit 4: Developing Multimedia Solutions Controlled
Assessment: 22½ hours 80 Marks (60 UMS)
Multimedia controlled assessment. The software you will
learn includes Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Illustrator
as well as video and sound editing.
http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/ict/information-and-communication-
technology-gcse/
Example Unit 4 Work
Software will you use
Using software such as word processors,
databases, spreadsheets, web design, desktop
publishing (DTP), presentation software, sound
and video editing, animation and graphic
packages.
What can I do with it?
● Information and Communication Technology
develops candidates' capacity for
imaginative, innovative thinking, creativity
and independence.
● Almost every job requires the use of ICT
having it on your CV will show you are
prepared
Careers & Industrial EffectProgrammers / Software engineer
System analyst
Data manager
ICT technician
App developer
Web developer
Hardware designer
ICT / Computer Science Teachers
Social Media Manager
HCI design
Warehouse staff
Production line
Printing industry
Lift operator
Bank staff
Cinema staff
Library staff
Office jobs e.g. filing clerks / typists
Cashiers / stock control / sales staff
Marking multiple choice exams
Disney
TripThe trip includes a conference
with guest speakers, as well as
tickets to enjoy the parks!
“It doesn’t make sense
to hire smart people and
tell then what to do; we
hire smart people so
they can tell us what to
do”
Steve Jobs
Co-founder Apple
Co-creator of iTunes & iPhone
GCSE
Computer Science
April 2020
A modern course for a modern world
What is it about?
Computing is of enormous importance to the economy. The
role of computer science as an ‘underpinning’ subject
across science and engineering is rapidly growing.
GCSE Computing differs from ICT by using programming
languages to solve problems as well as looking at current
and emerging technologies but the two complement each
other and provide pupils with a balanced set of skills.
Should I choose this subject?
● Do you like a challenge?
● Are you able to solve problems?
● Do you like understanding how things work?
Technology today
Bright Futures
Companies
Course structure
3 Units in total:
● 2 Exams (80%)
● 1 Controlled Assessment (20%)
How will it be studied?
Year 9
Algorithms, Programming Practical Skills, Theory
Year 10
Unit 3 Controlled Assessment, Theory
Year 11
Unit 1 External Exam, Unit 2 Practical Exam
Unit 1 (50%)
Unit 1: Understanding Computer Science External Assessment: 1¾ hours 100 Marks
(100 UMS)
This unit investigates hardware, logical operations, communication, data representation and data
types, operating systems, principles of programming, software engineering, program
construction, security and data management and the impacts of digital technology on wider
society.
CS SAM
Software Used
Pupils will learn to use a range of programming
software which can be downloaded legally and
free, including traditional programming
languages and more game-oriented software
● Python
● Greenfoot (Java)
● Visual Basic
● Assembly Language
● HTML
Unit 2 (30%)
Unit 2: Computational Thinking and Programming
External Assessment: 2 hours 60 Marks (60 UMS)
This unit investigates problem solving, algorithms and
programming constructs, programming languages,
data structures and data types and security and
authentication.
Raw Machine
code
Mnemonic
Code
B80200
BB0400
01D8
CD20
MOV AX,0002
MOV BX,0004
ADD AX, BX
INT 20
Unit 3 (20%)
Unit 3: Software Development Non-exam assessment: 20 hours Controlled Assessment: 22
hours 80 Marks (40 UMS)
This unit requires learners to produce a programmed solution to a problem. They must analyse
the problem, design a solution to the problem, develop a final programmed solution, test the
solution and give suggestions for further development of the solution. Throughout the production
of the solution learners are required to produce a refinement log that evidences the development
of the solution.
Specification
Skills Gained
Gain valuable life skills such as:
● Creativity and innovation, reasoning, logic,
resourcefulness, precision, planning,problem
solving and independence.
What can I do with it?
The World Economic Forum (WEF)
Jobs of the Future 2018 Report
warns that “routine-based, middle-
skilled white-collar roles – such as
data entry clerks, accounting and
payroll clerks, secretaries, auditors,
bank tellers and cashiers” are at risk
of automation.
Careers & Industrial EffectApplication Analyst
CAD technician
Forensic Computer Analyst
Network Administrator
Drones/Robotics
Computer Systems Analyst
Web Developer
Game/App Developer
Cyber Security
Computer Developer/Programmer
E-Commerce
Medicine Science/Engineering
Aerospace
Detective/Law
Financial/Resource Management
Accountancy/Audit
Big Data
Automation
Control Systems
Artificial IntelligenceJobs
Jobs
Disney
TripThe trip includes a conference
with guest speakers, as well as
tickets to enjoy the parks!
“Success is a lousy
teacher. It seduces
smart people into
thinking they can't
lose.”
Bill Gates
Co-founder Microsoft
