In Years 11 and 12 ICT can be chosen as a GCSE option.

The Exam Board we use for GCSE ICT is CCEA. Click here to go to the CCEA GCSE ICT Home Page.

Click here to read the specification, or read the summary below.

 There are 3 sections to this course:

·           Unit 1 – Tools and Applications

·           Unit 2 – Visual Communication Technology

·           Unit 3 – Understanding ICT systems in Everyday Life

 Marks awarded

Controlled Assessment  ( Units 1 + 2 )  -  30% each

External Assessment  ( Unit 3 )  -  40%

Controlled Assessment - this means that “all work, except research, is done under formal supervision” in school.

Unit 1 - 3 tasks

·         Database

·         Spreadsheet

·         Presentation 

Unit 2 - 2 tasks

·         Developing a multimedia website

·         Using multimedia assets and games technology

 External Assessment consists of one written paper lasting 2 hours.

Approximately 60% of class time is allocated for practical work and the completion of controlled assessment.The set tasks are assessed throughout the 2 year period and require continuous hard work.