AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) ICT - H117 H517

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Update to specification

The specification for this qualification has been significantly updated. Vertical black lines indicate a significant change to the previous printed version. Changes can be found on pages 27, 31, 55, 59 and 62.

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Specification (updated February 2008)

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Guide to what has changed

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Notice to centres - Revised versions of the specification

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Specimen assessment materials - All units (updated 20 February 2009)

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Overview

This specification sees students develop a wide range of ICT skills together with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of ICT. Candidates are encouraged to become discerning users of ICT.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

  • This new specification provides the ideal foundation for those students who wish to pursue ICT at degree level or as a career.
  • Assessment has been streamlined: the coursework element is still 40% but examinations are now just 2 hours.
  • Coursework assessment has been retained as the best method to assess practical skills. There are now fewer marks for each coursework unit making assessment quicker.
  • AS coursework is structured around tasks which cover a wide range of skills. The criteria for A2 coursework has been rewritten to make it more accessible for non-database projects.
  • Computing-focused areas like algorithms have been removed.

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