ICT Business Computing know the courses available ALL pupils should know the courses available have a basic knowledge of what each course is about know where to find further information and be able to access it

ICT/Computing 2 courses GCSE ICT GCSE Computer Science

GCSE ICT Single GCSE 2 Units From Edexcel www.edexcel.com

GCSE ICT Unit 1: living in a Digital World 40% 5 sections Written Exam at end year 11 – 1hr 30 mins Unit 2: Using Digital Tools 60% 4 sections Assessed by controlled assignment Maximum time 40 hours Let’s communicate On the move Entertain me – what to buy Smart working Shopping experience Gathering & Presenting Information Modelling Digital Publishing Evaluation

GCSE Computer Science Single GCSE 2 Components From AQA www.aqa.org.uk

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

Business 2 GCSE courses offered Business Studies www.edexcel.com Business Communication Systems www.aqa.org.uk Students will be guided to the course most suitable for them

Business Communication Systems 3 units of work ICT systems in Business assessed by written exam - 40% Using ICT in Business assessed by practical exam - 35% Investigating ICT in Business assessed by controlled assessment - 25%

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%

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