Key Stage 4 Options Brochure

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGYInformaon from:Mr MorganAssessment:• 60% controlled assessment• 40% wrien examinaonCourse contentThis excing GCSE in ICT gives you opportunies to work with a variety of technologies that make itengaging and enjoyable to study. The qualificaon has been designed to nurture digital literacy, and provideyou with up-to-date skills, knowledge and understanding of the rapidly developing digital world aroundyou.The teaching style will create a balance between hands-on experience and the need to spend me awayfrom the computer to develop ideas and discuss current delvelopments.The two controlled assessment tasks will provide you with the opportunity to apply your knowledgeand skills to create, test and evaluate realisc ICT soluons for use in praccal situaons, which could besuitable for industry, commerce or the community. These tasks are designed to develop your ability tothink independently about the technological needs of business as you analyse business situaons andjusfy appropriate soluons. You will also develop the ability to communicate effecvely in a businessenvironment as you learn how to generate and structure a report that supports and evaluates the systemyou have created.Work-related learning• You will study possible careers related to the ICT industry• You will study the impact ICT has on both business and industryProgression routes• Post-16 ICT• Careers in industry or business01284 761393 www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/Parents/Key Stage 4 Opons 37