ICT KS5
AS/A level ICT
Students can choose to study for an ‘AS’ level qualification for 1 year, or continue for 2 years and achieve an ‘A’ level in ICT.
The course is modular and is assessed via exams and externally and internally marked coursework.
Summary of Assessment
| Year | Module | Percentage of Final Grade | Method of Assessment | Duration |
| AS level (Year 12) |
IT1(Information Systems) | 30% | Written Paper | 2 hours 15 min |
| IT2(Presenting Information) | 20% | Coursework | 50 hours (approx) | |
| A2 level (Year 13) |
IT3(Use and Impact of ICT) | 30% | Written Exam | 2 hours 30 min |
| IT4(Relational Database) | 20% | Coursework | 50 hours (approx) |
Coursework Element
The coursework element of AS is IT2 and this consists of three tasks, and in IT4 there is one major database task, the whole course content is shown below:
| Unit | Specification content |
| Unit IT 121/4 hour written paper | Data , information and knowledge The value and importance of information Quality of information Validation and verification Capabilities and limitations of ICT Uses of ICT Business CAD/CAMComputer based shopping systems EducationUses of computers for teaching and learningSchool / college administration HealthScanning, life support, computer controlled equipment Medical databases Expert systemsHome Entertainment Home on-line banking Presenting Information Networks Human Computer Interface (HCI) Social Issues Database Systems Modelling Spreadsheet features and functions Methodology and Practice Simulation modelling
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| Unit IT 2Internal Assessment Task | Solution to a problem involving three separate tasksBackgroundAnalysis of existing data processing activitiesDesk top publishingAutomated documents
Presentation Evaluation Compression and storage techniques
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| Unit IT 321⁄2 hour written paper | NetworksChoosing a network for a companyTypes of network available and use of associated softwareSoftware componentsThe Internet
The impact of the Internet upon business Connecting to the Internet Moral, Social and Ethical Issues associated with the Internet Human Computer Interface (HCI) Working with ICT Telecommuting Codes of conduct ICT Security Policies Database systems Databases Distributed databases Management of change Management Information Systems System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
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| Unit IT 4Internal Assessment ICT Project | A database project based in an actual commercial context.User RequirementsDesign specificationImplementationTesting
User documentation Evaluation Project planning |
