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GCSE Specification ICT Short Course – for exams June 2014 onwards and certification June 2014 onwards Full Course – for exams June 2014 onwards and certification June 2014 onwards GCSE Specification Information and Communication Technology 4520 Our specification is published on our website (http://www.aqa.org.uk). We will let centres know in writing about any changes to the specification. We will also publish changes on our website. The definitive version of our specification will always be the one on our website; this may differ from printed versions. Vertical black lines indicate a significant change or addition to the previous version of this specification. You can get further copies of this specification from: AQA Logistics Centre (Manchester) Unit 2 Wheel Forge Way Ashburton Park Trafford Park Manchester M17 1EH Or, you can download a copy from our website (www.aqa.org.uk) Copyright © 2012 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Copyright AQA retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, registered centres for AQA are permitted to copy material from this specification booklet for their own internal use. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA), is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723), and a registered charity (number 1073334). Registered address: AQA Devas Street Manchester M15 6EX GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) Contents 1 Introduction 3 1.1 Why choose AQA? 3 1.2 Why choose AQA’s GCSE in Information and Communication Technology? 4 1.3 How do I start using this specification? 5 1.4 How can I find out more? 5 2 Specification at a Glance 6 3 Subject Content 7 Content Overview: Full Course 7 ICT systems and applications 8 Detailed Content 9 3.1 Current and emerging technologies 9 3.2 A range of ICT tools and techniques 15 3.3 Society’s use of ICT 27 3.4 Collaborative working 33 Content Overview: Short Course 36 ICT systems and applications 37 Detailed Content 38 3.1 Current and emerging technologies 38 3.2 A range of ICT tools and techniques 43 3.3 Society’s use of ICT 54 3.4 Collaborative working 58 3.5 Controlled Assessment of Unit 2 (Full and Short Course) and Unit 3 (Full Course) 60 Unit 2 Controlled Assessment and Marking Criteria 60 Unit 3 Controlled Assessment and Marking Criteria 65 4 Scheme of Assessment 82 4.1 Aims and learning outcomes 82 4.2 Assessment Objectives (AOs) 82 4.3 National criteria 83 4.4 Previous learning requirements 83 4.5 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 84 5 Administration 85 5.1 Availability of assessment units and certification 85 5.2 Entries 85 5.3 Private candidates 85 5.4 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and special consideration 86 5.5 Examination language 86 5.6 Qualification titles 86 5.7 Awarding grades and reporting results 87 5.8 Examination series 88 1 GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) 6 Controlled Assessment administration 89 6.1 Authenticating controlled assessment work 89 6.2 Malpractice 89 6.3 Teacher standardising 90 6.4 Internal standardising of marking 90 6.5 Annotation of controlled assessment work 90 6.6 Submitting marks and sample work for moderation 91 6.7 Factors affecting individual candidates 91 6.8 Keeping candidates’ work 91 7 Moderation 92 7.1 Moderation procedures 92 7.2 Consortium arrangements 92 7.3 Procedures after moderation 92 Appendices 93 A Grade descriptions 93 B Spiritual, moral, ethical, social, legislative, sustainable development, economic and cultural issues and health and safety considerations 94 C Overlaps with other qualifications 95 D Wider Key Skills 96 E Abbreviations that candidates should know 97 2 GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Why choose AQA? We are the United Kingdom’s favourite exam board individual support for Controlled Assessment and more students get their academic qualifications 24-hour support through our website and from us than from any other board. But why are we online with Ask AQA so popular? We understand the different requirements of past question papers and mark schemes each subject by working with teachers. a wide range of printed and electronic Our GCSEs: resources for teachers and students help students achieve their full potential free online results analysis, with Enhanced are relevant for today’s challenges Results Analysis. We are an educational charity focused on the needs are manageable for schools and colleges of the learner. All our income is spent on improving are easy to understand by students of all levels the quality of our specifications, examinations and of ability support services. We don’t aim to profit from education, we want you to. lead to accurate results, delivered on time If you are already a customer we thank you for your are affordable and value for money. support. If you are thinking of joining us we look forward to welcoming you. We provide a wide range of support services for teachers, including: access to subject departments training for teachers, including practical teaching strategies and methods that work, presented by senior examiners 3 GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) 1.2 Why choose this GCSE in Information and Communication Technology? 1 AQA’s specification for GCSE ICT brings the subject of Systems and Applications in ICT is content right up to date with resources that have particularly useful in the context of there being been designed to engage all students. At the same no tiered assessment at Foundation and time, there is much continuity between the subject Higher levels. Sections B and C of the content of the Curriculum 2000 specifications and question paper will add an element of stretch this one. This specification gives emphasis to the and challenge for the more able. In Unit 3 of development of transferable skills, such as thinking the Full Course, Practical Problem Solving in creatively, logically and critically and, in particular, to ICT, the specification offers a component that problem solving and collaborative working skills. will be attractive to both candidates and Functional Elements are also embedded in this GCSE employers as it is designed to develop in specification which will save valuable curriculum time. candidates the basics of problem solving methodology This specification has something for everyone: The subject content of this specification covers the for teachers, it offers the opportunity to use Programme of Study for Key Stage 4 of the National the very latest technology when teaching the Curriculum Order for Information and Communication subject content which will help them to Technology (ICT), and it subsumes the Programmes motivate students. Our e-technology will also of Study for Key Stages 1 to 3. It meets the statutory cut down the time spent on administration and requirements for Key Stage 4 in Northern Ireland and help teachers to monitor the performance of Wales. The subject content meets the requirements candidates of the National Criteria for GCSE ICT, and prepares candidates for courses leading to A-level ICT, for candidates, the scheme of assessment has Computing. something to engage the whole ability range of candidates. For example, the sectionalisation 4 GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) Subject Content 8 Summary of Subject Content 1.3 How do I start using this specification? To ensure you receive all the teaching and Step two: 1 examination material, it is important that the person Inform your Exam Officer of your choice responsible for making the decision to teach AQA to ensure you receive all your examination material. informs both AQA and their Exam Officer. Your Exam Officer will make sure that your centre is Step one: registered with AQA and will complete the Intention to Enter and Estimated Entries when required to do so. To confirm you will be teaching this specificationgoto If your centre is registered on e-AQA such information www.aqa.org.uk/signupand complete the online can be submitted online. form. You will then receive your free GCSE Information and Communication Technology welcome If your centre has not used AQA for any examinations pack(s) that contain teaching and support material in the past, please contact our centre approval team and regular updates by e-mail from AQA. at [email protected]. 1.4 How can I find out more? You can find out more about this specification or the Teacher Support Meetings services that AQA offer in a number of ways. Details of the full range of current Teacher Support and CPD courses are available on our web site at Ask AQA http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/cpd/index.php You have 24–hour access to useful information and There is also a link to our fast and convenient online answers to the most commonly asked questions at booking system for all of our courses at www.aqa.org.uk/askaqa.php http://coursesandevents.aqa.org.uk/training If the answer to your question is not available, you can submit a query through Ask AQAfor our team. Latest information online We will respond within two working days. You can find out more including the latest news, how to register to use Enhanced Results Analysis, support Speak to your subject team and downloadable resources on our website at You can talk directly to the ICT subject team about www.aqa.org.uk this specification either by e-mailing [email protected] by calling 0161 958 3860. 5 GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) 2 Specification at a Glance Full Course Short Course CODE CODE 45201 45204 Unit 1 Systems and Applications in ICT Unit 1 Systems and Applications in ICT (120 marks) (60 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes 1 hour 40% of the marks 40% of the marks Externally assessed Externally assessed 2 Section A: 10 structured questions featuring a Section A: 5 structured questions featuring a range of types of questions from very range of types of questions from very short to questions requiring 2 or 3 line short to questions requiring 2 or 3 line answers. (72 marks) answers. (30 marks) Section B: 3 structured questions featuring short Section B: 2 structured questions featuring short and extended answer questions. and extended answer questions. (36 marks) (18 marks) All questions will be compulsory in Sections A and B. All questions will be compulsory in Sections A and B. Section C: 1 essay question from a choice of 2. Section C: 1 essay question from a choice of 2. (12 marks) (12 marks) PLUS PLUS CODE CODE 45202 45202 Unit 2 The Assignment: Applying ICT Unit 2 The Assignment: Applying ICT (100 marks) (100 marks) Approximately 25 hours of Controlled Assessment Approximately 25 hours of Controlled Assessment 30% of the marks 60% of the marks Internally assessed, externally moderated Internally assessed, externally moderated The description of a situation will be provided by The description of a situation will be provided by AQA each year. Within the given situation, and AQA each year. Within the given situation, and working independently, candidates will be asked to working independently, candidates will be asked to solve one or more tasks requiring independent use solve one or more tasks requiring independent use of ICT. A new Assignment will be provided of ICT. A new Assignment will be provided every year by AQA. Candidates must submit the every year by AQA. Candidates must submit the Assignment current for the year in which they enter Assignment current for the year in which they enter for the exam. for the exam. PLUS CODE 45203 Unit 3 Practical Problem Solving in ICT (100 marks) Approximately 25 hours of Controlled Assessment 30% of the marks Internally assessed, externally moderated The purpose of this unit is to ask candidates to solve practical problems which they may meet in education, the community or in the work place. ICT must be used to solve the problem. Each year six tasks will be provided by AQA. The centre can then choose which tasks to make available to its candidates. More than one task per teaching group can be used in each series. For assessments and subject awards after June 2013 there is a requirement that 100% of the assessment is terminal. 6 GCSE ICT for certification from June 2014 onwards (version 1.1) 3 Subject Content Content Overview: Full Course* This subject content should be taught using a range of realistic contexts which include the home, leisure, recreation, school and education, the community, public services, business and industry. The subject content is arranged in four Sections, 3.1 to 3.4. Below is an overview of the four sections. Section 3.1 Teaching and learning opportunities for Current and emerging technologies functional elements of ICT in the subject content 3.1.1 Computer systems and mobile technologies Functional elements of ICT are embedded in the 3.1.2 Current input and output devices subject content of this specification – see references to ‘FE’ throughout Section 3. 53% of GCSE 3.1.3 Storage devices and media assessment is allocated to the Functional Elements 3.1.4 Communications and entertainment. in ICT. Section 3.2 The completeness of the subject content 3 A range of ICT tools and techniques Throughout the subject content the learning 3.2.1 Systems life cycle objectives are specified. These will not change during the lifespan of the specification. Examples are used to 3.2.2 Working with information to solve indicate the total range of items that should be problems taught. The indicative examples will be reviewed 3.2.3 Operating systems and user interfaces annually to accommodate emerging technologies and an update published in the specification on the AQA 3.2.4 Applications software Website in September of each year. Any changes will 3.2.5 Word processing, DTP, web design and be side barred and the version number of the other presentation software specification will change. There is no intention for the 3.2.6 Graphics production and image assessment to go beyond the items listed other than manipulation in exceptional circumstances, for example where the speed of the introduction of a ubiquitous new 3.2.7 Spreadsheets and modelling software technology outstrips the speed at which the 3.2.8 Databases specification can be updated. 3.2.9 Web browsing and e-mail 3.2.10Web logs and social networking 3.2.11Data logging and control software. Section 3.3 Society’s use of ICT 3.3.1 Legal issues 3.3.2 Social and economic issues 3.3.3 Political, ethical and environmental issues. Section 3.4 Collaborative working 3.4.1 Principles and processes of collaborative working. * The subject content for the Short Course is on pages 36 to 59. 7

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Feb 3, 2010 45202. CODE. 45203. Unit 1 Systems and Applications in ICT. (120 marks). 1 hour 30 minutes. 40% of the marks. Externally assessed.
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