1. ICT @ Haslingden High School AS / A2 Information & Communication Technology Key Skills ICT – as part of General Studies programme.

2. AS / A2 ICT 40% Coursework – a project in Excel or Access (or a website!) 60% Theory – 2 written exams – about the nature of IT and computers

3. Why do ICT? An essential life skill; Preparation for a career in IT; Teaches you how to think about and solve problems; Gives balance to A Level options; It’s fun!

4. Outline of AS ICT Minor Project – worth 40% of AS grade Either using Excel or Access 2000 A solution to a real problem e.g. stock control system, mail order system Theory – worth 60% of AS Grade Communications and the Internet Effects of IT on society Types of hardware and software User Interfaces

5. How do I get on the course? GCSE ICT is an advantage – we expect Grade C or higher You can still do A Level even if you have not studied GCSE – so long as you can show you have reached a level of skill on a computer from your work in other subjects If you are keen!!

6. Key Skills ICT Studied by all students not doing A Level A nationally recognised qualification Make a portfolio of DTP work and research Worth up to 20 points for university entry