Examination offered: AQA exam board A2/A level

Course Content, Units and Assessment:

Exam Papers and Mark Schemes

Module 4

June 04 Module 4 Exam Paper
June 04 Module 4 Mark Scheme

Jan 05 Module 4 Exam Paper
Jan 05 Module 4 Mark Scheme

Module 5

June 04 Module 5 Exam Paper
June 04 Module 5 Mark Scheme

Jan 05 Module 5 Exam Paper
Jan 05 Module 5 Mark Scheme

Module 4

Revision link 1 (Chapter 36/37)

Revision link 2 (Chapter 38/39)

Revision link 3 (Chapter 40/41)

Revision link 4 (Chapter 42/43)

Revision link 5 (Chapter 44/45)

Revision link 6 (Chapter 46/47)

Revision link 7 (Chapter 48/49)

Revision link 8 (Chapter 50/51)

Module 5

Revision link 1 (Chapter )

Revision link 2 (chapter 56/57)

Revision link 3 (chapter 58/59)

Revision link 4 (Chapter 59/60)

Revision link 5 (Chapter 61/62)

A2

Module 4 Information systems within organisations
2 hour exam 15%

Module 5 Information: Policy, Strategy and Systems
2 hour exam 15%

Module 6 Coursework: Use of Information Systems for Problem Solving
1 project 20%

The detailed specification for the course is downloadable as a pdf file from the following web site:

http://www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gceasa/inf.html

Aims of the course:

Students will have the opportunity to develop;

• problem-solving skills through the practical application of ICT;
• the ability to analyse, appraise and make critical judgements about the use of ICT systems interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with others;
• an understanding of the nature of information, its structure, application and implications of its use;
• an awareness of the role of ICT in the management, manipulation and dissemination of information;
• a broad and balanced view of the range of applications and information systems, and an understanding of their capabilities and limitations, and the implications for their use;
• an understanding of the role of people, technology and systems in organisations;
• an awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of ICT systems.

Career opportunities:

The use and management of ICT has opened up one of the fastest growing job markets of the age. ICT plays a central role in every employment sector from local and national government to the armed services, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, engineering, retailing and transport. New jobs have been created in Internet services, web and multimedia design, telecommunications and network management. It is anticipated that vacancies will continue to outnumber qualified candidates in the near future.

A further insight into the skills needed to work successfully in the "Information Age" can be obtained from the IT National Training Organisation’s website http://www.itnto.org.uk/html/workinit.htm and the Department of Trade and Industry’s website http://www.dti.gov.uk/infoage/index.htm

Course delivery:

Extensive use of ICT tools will be used in the delivery of the course. Students will be expected to carry out research using the Internet, submit work via e-mail and prepare for examinations and tests using on-line resources on the school Intranet. There will be visits to local ICT companies and talks from ICT practitioners from the ICT industry.

Is this a course for you?

The answer is yes if you have a genuine interest in ICT. If you have already studied ICT at GCSE you will have a good idea of what is involved. However, you do not need to have studied the subject at GCSE to do the AS/A level. If you have any questions please see Mr O'Neill or Mr Nicol.