GCSE 2010 ICT explained

What are the main changes to ICT GCSEs for 2010?

As the current market leader for GCSE ICT, we strive to develop innovative and engaging specifications. Our new GCSE ICT specification is drawing on extensive customer consultation, as well as guidance from the QCA, with the intention of producing a refreshed specification for 2010.

We have consulted widely on the changes made to the specification – asking what they mean for you and your learners so that your requirements are fully met. Your feedback is invaluable to us – knowing what is liked and what is not means provision is improved and popular features maintained.

The consultation process has also involved close links with publishers and key stakeholders to ensure the new qualifications are well supported.

Changes include:

• A shift in focus, with the introduction of a more practical and hands-on approach from the outset. We consider the new GCSE ICT to be an ideal opportunity to revitalise perceptions and manage expectations to create a wholly modern and up-to-date specification.
• The replacement of ICT coursework with controlled assessment - 60% controlled assessment and 40% external assessment. Controlled assessment units are likely to have OCR set tasks which can be contextualised to suit your centre requirements.