Curriculum Guide | Key Stage 4
Curriculum Guide | Key Stage 4
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SUBJECT: Core ICT – Digital Literacy
YEAR: 10
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr I Cole SUBJECT LEAD TEACHER: Mr A Birkett GROUPING POLICY: Mixed Ability COURSE CONTENT: Students will study the British Computer Society’s new European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Extra. ECDL Extra builds on student’s initial experiences and basic knowledge, and improves their understanding of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. ECDL is internationally recognised by employers and takes an engaging and practical approach to learning and assessment. Students will study a variety of practical learning assignments to become fully conversant with popular office applications, meeting employer workforce demands. There is no coursework but assessments will be undertaken as ‘mock exams’ prior to online, on-demand practical exams. Further information can be found at: www.bcs.org/ecdl What will my child learn? Three themes are covered: business information systems, creative and technical. EXAMINATION BOARD: British Computer Society www.bcs.org What will homework look like? Students will be set home-learning tasks based on the preparation for the online, on-demand, practical exams. What enrichment opportunities are available? Students are invited to join the Computer Club across all years (7 – 11) and take part in competitions and group tasks. Practical assignments in preparation for the exams will be based on cross-curricular themes relevant for the key stage. ASSESSMENT: Students can achieve Pass (C), Merit (B), Distinction (A) and Distinction Star (A*) (equivalent GCSE grades in brackets). Each practical learning assignment is self, peer and teacher-assessed and awarded a grade. How can I support my child with exams?
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Students should broaden their knowledge and experience by using ICT as the vehicle for all other subjects – research skills, word processing coursework, developing presentations and constructing analysing data models will all help to become fully conversant with popular office applications. Parents and carers might discuss how ICT is used in everyday employment particularly in officebased roles. Awarding Body Information: British Computer Society Units of Study: There are four online, on-demand, practical exams: 1. Word Processing
This unit develops the student’s ability to create word-processed documents: entering text, editing and formatting work, and using graphs, tables and pictures for a professional finish. The learner will also understand how to work more effectively using tools such as the spellchecker and mail merge.
2. Spreadsheet Software
This unit helps students to develop a working knowledge of spreadsheets: from entering data and formatting worksheets, through to creating charts and producing high-quality documents.
3. Presentation Software
The unit introduces the student to this important means of business communication. Upon completion, students will be capable of producing high-quality presentations using a variety of tools, including charts, graphs and drawn objects.
4. Improving Productivity Using IT
The unit includes content that builds the student’s ability to work more effectively with IT. This unit looks at using tools to save time and effort when producing word-processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
Grading: This qualification is a Level 2 Course and is therefore directly equivalent to GCSE grades. The grading structure is as follows: · Distinction * = A* Grade at GCSE · Distinction = A Grade at GCSE · Merit = B Grade at GCSE · Pass = C Grade at GCSE
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SUBJECT: Core ICT – Digital Literacy
YEAR: 10
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr I Cole SUBJECT LEAD TEACHER: Mr A Birkett GROUPING POLICY: Mixed Ability COURSE CONTENT: Students will study the British Computer Society’s new European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Extra. ECDL Extra builds on student’s initial experiences and basic knowledge, and improves their understanding of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. ECDL is internationally recognised by employers and takes an engaging and practical approach to learning and assessment. Students will study a variety of practical learning assignments to become fully conversant with popular office applications, meeting employer workforce demands. There is no coursework but assessments will be undertaken as ‘mock exams’ prior to online, on-demand practical exams. Further information can be found at: www.bcs.org/ecdl What will my child learn? Three themes are covered: business information systems, creative and technical. EXAMINATION BOARD: British Computer Society www.bcs.org What will homework look like? Students will be set home-learning tasks based on the preparation for the online, on-demand, practical exams. What enrichment opportunities are available? Students are invited to join the Computer Club across all years (7 – 11) and take part in competitions and group tasks. Practical assignments in preparation for the exams will be based on cross-curricular themes relevant for the key stage. ASSESSMENT: Students can achieve Pass (C), Merit (B), Distinction (A) and Distinction Star (A*) (equivalent GCSE grades in brackets). Each practical learning assignment is self, peer and teacher-assessed and awarded a grade. How can I support my child with exams?
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Curriculum Guide | Key Stage 4
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Students should broaden their knowledge and experience by using ICT as the vehicle for all other subjects – research skills, word processing coursework, developing presentations and constructing analysing data models will all help to become fully conversant with popular office applications. Parents and carers might discuss how ICT is used in everyday employment particularly in officebased roles. Awarding Body Information: British Computer Society Units of Study: There are four online, on-demand, practical exams: 1. Word Processing
This unit develops the student’s ability to create word-processed documents: entering text, editing and formatting work, and using graphs, tables and pictures for a professional finish. The learner will also understand how to work more effectively using tools such as the spellchecker and mail merge.
2. Spreadsheet Software
This unit helps students to develop a working knowledge of spreadsheets: from entering data and formatting worksheets, through to creating charts and producing high-quality documents.
3. Presentation Software
The unit introduces the student to this important means of business communication. Upon completion, students will be capable of producing high-quality presentations using a variety of tools, including charts, graphs and drawn objects.
4. Improving Productivity Using IT
The unit includes content that builds the student’s ability to work more effectively with IT. This unit looks at using tools to save time and effort when producing word-processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
Grading: This qualification is a Level 2 Course and is therefore directly equivalent to GCSE grades. The grading structure is as follows: · Distinction * = A* Grade at GCSE · Distinction = A Grade at GCSE · Merit = B Grade at GCSE · Pass = C Grade at GCSE
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