QCA+New+ICT+Programmes+of+Study

New ICT    Programme of Study [|QCA-07-programme of study.pdf] Key Concepts [|Key Concepts.doc]

New NC Levels for ICT [|Levels.doc]

Assessment Grid [|Generic Assessment Grid.doc] ** Attainment Strands

2.1 Finding information ** Pupils should be able to: a consider systematically the information needed to solve a problem, complete a task or answer a question, and explore how it will be used b use and refine search methods to obtain information that is well matched to purpose, by selecting appropriate sources c collect and enter quantitative and qualitative information, checking its accuracy d analyse and evaluate information, judging its value, accuracy, plausibility and bias. Pupils should be able to: a select and use ICT tools and techniques appropriately, safely and efficiently b solve problems by developing, exploring and structuring information, and deriving new information for a particular purpose c test predictions and discover patterns and relationships, exploring, evaluating and developing models by changing their rules and values d design information systems and suggest improvements to existing systems e use ICT to make things happen by planning, testing and modifying a sequence of instructions, recognising where a group of instructions needs repeating, and automating frequently used processes by constructing efficient procedures that are fit for purpose f bring together, draft and refine information, including through the combination of text, sound and image. Pupils should be able to: a use a range of ICT tools to present information in forms that are fit for purpose, meet audience needs and suit the content b communicate and exchange information (including digital communication) effectively, safely and responsibly c use technical terms appropriately and correctly. Pupils should be able to: a review, modify and evaluate work as it progresses, reflecting critically and using feedback b reflect on their own and others’ uses of ICT to help them develop and improve their ideas and the quality of their work c reflect on what they have learnt and use these insights to improve future work.
 * 2.2 Developing Ideas **
 * 2.3 Communicating information **
 * 2.4 Evaluating **