1. 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

2. ICT/Computing
2 courses
GCSE ICT
GCSE Computer Science

3. GCSE ICT
Single GCSE
2 Units
From Edexcel

4. 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

5. GCSE Computer Science
Single GCSE
2 Components
From AQA

6. 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

7. Business 2 GCSE courses offered Business Studies
Business Communication Systems
Students will be guided to the course most suitable for them

8. 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 %

9. Business Studies 3 units of work •Introduction to a Small Business
assessed by multi choice exam paper 45mins %
•Investigating Small Businesses
assessed by controlled task - 25%
•Building a Business
assessed by exam paper - 50%

10. for further information
speak to
Mrs Newstead, Miss Parker or Mrs Bloomfield