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ICT @ Haslingden High School

ICT @ Haslingden High School. AS / A2 Information & Communication Technology Key Skills ICT – as part of General Studies programme. AS / A2 ICT. 40% Coursework – a project in Excel or Access (or a website!) 60% Theory – 2 written exams – about the nature of IT and computers. Why do ICT?.

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ICT @ Haslingden High School

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  1. ICT @ Haslingden High School • AS / A2 Information & Communication Technology • Key Skills ICT – as part of General Studies programme.

  2. AS / A2 ICT • 40% Coursework – a project in Excel or Access (or a website!) • 60% Theory – 2 written exams – about the nature of IT and computers

  3. Why do ICT? • An essential life skill; • Preparation for a career in IT; • Teaches you how to think about and solve problems; • Gives balance to A Level options; • It’s fun!

  4. Minor Project – worth 40% of AS grade Either using Excel or Access 2000 A solution to a real problem e.g. stock control system, mail order system Theory – worth 60% of AS Grade Communications and the Internet Effects of IT on society Types of hardware and software User Interfaces Outline of AS ICT

  5. How do I get on the course? • GCSE ICT is an advantage – we expect Grade C or higher • You can still do A Level even if you have not studied GCSE – so long as you can show you have reached a level of skill on a computer from your work in other subjects • If you are keen!!

  6. Key Skills ICT • Studied by all students not doing A Level • A nationally recognised qualification • Make a portfolio of DTP work and research • Worth up to 20 points for university entry

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