Make a difference

WelcomeA Level ICT

A Level ICT

Contents

• Introduction to OCR

• Introduction to ICT

• Why change to our specification?

• Support and training

• Next steps

About OCR

• Part of Europe’s largest assessment agency, Cambridge Assessment

• UK’s leading awarding body

• Over 13,000 centres choose our qualifications

• Qualifications are developed in consultation with teachers

Our Mission

Our commitment is to provide qualifications which engagelearners of all ages whether at school, college, in work and part time training

programmes so they achieve their full potential

make a difference

Practical Accessible Innovative and exciting

Our Credentials

• Leading the way with new ideas

• Dedicated to offering respected qualifications

• Engaging and relevant qualifications

• Comprehensive support framework

ICT Credentials

• Leading IT awarding body

• Working with global IT vendors

• A smart choice for an extra A Level

Key points of the specification

• Explores the latest technologies

• Modern and relevant content

• Encourages practical skills

ICT | AS Structure

Teaching Units and Assessment

Method and Weighting

G061 Information, Systems and Applications

Topics covered in this unit include:•Data, information, knowledge and processing•Software and hardware components of an information system•Characteristics of standard applications software and application areas•Spreadsheet concepts•Relational database concepts•Applications software used for presentation and communication of data•The role and impact of ICT – legal, oral and social issues

ICT | AS Structure

Teaching Units and Assessment

Method and Weighting

G062 Structured ICT TasksThis unit gives the learners the opportunity to explore:•Design•Software development•Testing•Documentation

ICT | A2 Structure

G064 ICT ProjectHere learners explore:•Definition, investigation and analysis•Design•Software development•Documentation•Evaluation

Teaching Units and Assessment

Method and Weighting

G063 ICT Systems, Applications and Implications

Topics covered in this unit include:•The systems cycle•Designing computer-based information systems•Networks and communication•Applications of ICT•Implementing computer-based information systems•Implications of ICT

Stretch and Challenge

• Stretch and Challenge is a new QCA initiative for A Levels:• Included in A2 assessment• Reflected in the style of question asked which invite a greater variety of thinking• Questions are structured to show more connections between different sections of

the specification• Extended writing is encouraged in all subjects (except Maths)• A wider range of question types – like case studies and open ended questions• More synoptic assessments – exploring connections between different areas and

levels of a subject

What’s in it for you?

• Easy to administer

• Rewarding to deliver

• Flexibility in teaching topic to match your interests

What’s in it for your learners?

• Enjoyable and motivational

• Develops essential skills required in the real business world

• Progression opportunities

• Stretch and challenge opportunities

What’s in it for your school?

• More student enrolments

• Flexibility in curriculum planning

• Good progression routes into HE/FE

Support

• Overarching scheme of work and sample lesson plans

• E-community• Exemplar candidate work• Coursework guidance documents• Past papers online for you to

download• Exam quest• INSET

Publishers

• We are working with our publishing partner Hodder Education to provide further resources to support the new specifications. The books are specifically tailored to the specification.

Next Steps

• Book training/events - www.ocr.org.uk/training

• Bookmark website for further information/future updates – www.ocr.org.uk

Other qualifications•GCSE ICT

•OCR Nationals in ICT•IT Diploma

•iMedia