The Course - King Solomon High School

ICTThe Course:We teach two separate courses in the sixth form both of which are highly successful.GCE A level ICT (AQA).AS and A Level courses encourage students to:Become discerning users of ICT, developing a broad range of ICT skills and knowledgeand develop:· the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and` critically· the skills to work collaboratively· the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range ofcontexts to solve problems· an understanding of the consequences of using ICT for i ndividuals, organisationsand society and of social, legal, ethical and other considerations about theuse of IICT· an awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of the potentialimpact these may have on individuals, organisations and society.There is a unit of coursework where students demonstrate that they are able to• investigate and analyse problems and produce a specification• design effective solutions• select and use appropriate application software• test and implement an effective ICT-related systemResultsGrades obtained in the GCE Alevel are high with a usual 100% pass rate.Who teaches the course?Currently Mrs Davis and Mrs Berk teach this course.