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0417 Igcse Information Communication and Technology

The document provides information about the IGCSE in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It discusses the skills developed in ICT including understanding and using applications and ICT systems. It outlines the topics covered from years 9 to 11 such as input/output devices, networks, and file management. It describes the assessment overview including three compulsory papers testing theoretical knowledge, practical application skills, and data analysis/web authoring. Assessment objectives focus on knowledge, practical problem-solving skills, and analysis.

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0417 Igcse Information Communication and Technology

The document provides information about the IGCSE in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It discusses the skills developed in ICT including understanding and using applications and ICT systems. It outlines the topics covered from years 9 to 11 such as input/output devices, networks, and file management. It describes the assessment overview including three compulsory papers testing theoretical knowledge, practical application skills, and data analysis/web authoring. Assessment objectives focus on knowledge, practical problem-solving skills, and analysis.

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0417

INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION AND
TECHNOLOGY IGCSE
WHY CHOOSE ICT IGCSE

Encourages learners to develop skills:


 Understanding and using applications
 Using Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) to solve problems
 Analyzing, designing, implementing, testing and
evaluating ICT systems, ensuring that they are fit for
purpose
 Understanding the implications of technology in
society, including social, economics and ethical uses
 Awareness of the ways ICT help in home, learning
and work environments
TOPICS (YEAR 9)

1. Types and Components of Computer Systems


2. Input and Output devices
3. Storage devices and media
4. Networks and the effects of using them
5. The effects of using IT
TOPICS (YEAR 9 -11)

1. ICT applications
2. The Systems Life Cycle
3. Safety and security
4. Audience
5. Communication
TOPICS (YEAR 9 -11)

1. File Management
2. Images
3. Layout
4. Styles
5. Proofing
6. Graphs and charts
7. Document Production
8. Databases
9. Presentations
10.Spreadsheets
11.Website authoring
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

 All candidates must answer THREE papers


 Paper 1
 Theory parts
 Duration: 2 hours
 Marks 100%
 Questions will be based on Sections 1 – 21 of the subject content
 Paper 2
 Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations
 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
 Marks 80%
 This test assesses the Practical skills needed to use the application covered in
Sections 17, 18 and 19 of the subject content
 Paper 3
 Data Analysis and Web Authoring
 Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
 Marks 80%
 This test assesses the Practical skills needed to use the application covered in
Sections 20 and 21 of the subject content
 ALL PAPERS ARE COMPULSORY TO BE TAKEN
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

 THREE PARTS:
 AO1 : Recall, select and communicate knowledge and understanding
of ICT
 AO2: Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to produce ICT-based
solutions
 AO3: Analyze, evaluate, make reasoned judgments and present
conclusions
 Assessment objectives as a percentage of the qualifications:

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE WEIGHTING IN IGCSE %


AO1 32
AO2 60
AO3 8
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

 Assessment objectives as a percentage of each components:


ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING IN COMPONENTS %
OBJECTIVE
PAPER 1 PAPER 2 PAPER 3
AO1 80 0 0
AO2 0 100 100
AO3 20 0 0

 The maximum total mark for this syllabus, after weighting


has been applied, is 300.
 To achieve credit in IGCSE is Grade C.

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