Revision Guide
GCSE ICT
ContentsOverview of GCSE ICT............................................................................................................................2
Exam dates............................................................................................................................................3
Useful Websites.....................................................................................................................................3
Revision Guides.....................................................................................................................................3
GCSE ICT Timeline..................................................................................................................................4
What do I need to revise for B061?.......................................................................................................5
What do I need to revise for B063?.....................................................................................................10
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GCSE ICT Revision Guidance
Overview of GCSE ICTUnit B061 ICT in today’s worldWritten paper1 hour – 60 marks
Written paper - Candidates answer all questions1. ICT Systems
1.1 Systems 1.2 Hardware 1.3 Software
2. Exchanging Information2.1 Communications
3. Presenting Information 4. Manipulating Data
4.1 Data Management 4.2 Data Handling Software
5. Keeping Data Safe and Secure 6. Legal, Social, Ethical and Environmental issues when using ICT 7. Using ICT Systems
7.1 How ICT systems are Used 7.2 Troubleshooting
8. Monitoring, Measurement and Control Technology9 ICT and Modern Living
Worth 20% of total GCSE
Unit B062 Practical applications in ICTControlled assessment60 marks
Candidates create an ICT solution using ICT applications
30% of the GCSE
Unit B063 ICT in contextWritten paper1 hour – 60 marks
Written paper - Candidates answer all questions1. Networking Technologies2. Data Management Techniques3. Computer Security4. Online Bookings and Research5. Online Advertising and Web 2.0 Technology6. Teleworking Techniques and Technology7. Virtual Reality8. Social Media9. Customer Support
Worth 20% of total GCSE
Unit B064 Creative use of ICTControlled assessment60 marks
Candidates solve a problem by creating and developing a multimedia solution with appropriate creative elements
30% of the GCSE
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Exam dates 14/05/2018 B061/02 (ICT) ICT in today's world: Written Paper AM 1h 00m
17/05/2018 B063/02 (ICT) ICT in context: Written Paper PM 1h 00m
Useful Websiteshttp://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-ict-j461-j061-from-2012/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsbk
Revision Guides
OCR Information & Communication Technology GCSE by Steve Cushing
GCSE ICT Complete Revision & Practice by CGP Books
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GCSE ICT TimelineDate Lesson content Homework Task Homework
Due Date08/01/2018 Coursework for B062 Pre-release research15/01/2018 Coursework for B062 Pre-release research
22/01/2018 Coursework for B062 B063 – Networking Technologies 26/1/2018
29/01/2018 Coursework for B062B063 – Data Management Techniques
2/2/2018
05/02/2018 Coursework for B062 B063 – Computer Security 9/2/2018
12/02/2018 Coursework for B062 B063 – Online Bookings and Research 16/2/2018
19/02/2018 Half TermB063 – Online Advertising and Web 2.0 Technology
23/2/2018
26/02/2018 B061- ICT systemsB063 – Teleworking Techniques and Technology
2/3/2018
05/03/2018 B061- Exchanging Information B063 – Virtual Reality 09/03/201812/03/2018 B061- Presenting Information B063 – Social Media 16/03/2018
19/03/2018 B061- Manipulating Data B063 – Customer Support 23/03/2018
26/03/2018 B061- Keeping Data Safe and Secure
Revision + Past Paper Questions
02/04/2018 Easter Holidays Revision + Past Paper Questions
09/04/2018 Easter Holidays Revision + Past Paper Questions
16/04/2018B061- Legal, Social, Ethical and Environmental issues when using ICT
Revision + Past Paper Questions
23/04/2018 B061- Using ICT Systems Revision + Past Paper Questions
30/04/2018B061- Monitoring, Measurement and Control Technology
Revision + Past Paper Questions
07/05/2018 B061- ICT and Modern Living Revision + Past Paper Questions
14/05/2018 B061/02 ICT in today's world: Written Paper Revision 14/05/2018
17/05/2018 B063/02 ICT in context: Written Paper Revision 17/05/2018
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