New GCEs for 2008
GCE Information and Communication Technology (2520)
A2 outline
At A2, students will study the concepts associated with the use of ICT in the 21st century. They will also have opportunities for acquiring skills needed in the IT profession such as co-operative working and project management. These practical skills can be developed in areas of ICT that are of interest to them. Students can also use these newly acquired skills as a springboard into other qualifications and working environments.
The A2 specification has 2 units:
Unit 3: The Use of ICT in the Digital World
Topic list
- Developments in technology, information needs of organisations, ICT systems, management of ICT
- Developing ICT systems, introducing large ICT systems into organisations
- Training and supporting users of ICT systems.
Assessment
| Written Paper: | 2 hours |
| Weighting: | 60% of total A2 marks |
| 30% of total A Level marks |
Candidates will be provided with pre-release material which will
be available on the AQA Website on 1 November for the January
examination, and 1 April for the June examination. The pre-release
will be re-issued for use in the examination.
Question paper/answer booklet examination.
Externally marked by AQA.
Section A: structured questions based on pre-release material;
Section B: questions requiring extended prose answers. All
questions are compulsory.
Unit 4: Coursework: Practical Issues Involved in the Use of ICT in the Digital World
Topic list
- Practical issues involved in managing the use of ICT in organisations
- Investigating, analysing, defining requirements
- Selecting and using appropriate technologies, designing solutions, methods for testing and installation, documenting and evaluating.
Coursework
| Weighting: | 40% of total A2 marks |
| 20% of total A Level marks |
Candidates must produce a report based upon their practical work/investigation. The report will be internally marked and externally moderated.
Key documents
