International GCSE Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Online Course (Edexcel or CIE )
Summary
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
This International GCSE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of this subject. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.
Description
This International GCSE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain a knowledge and understanding of this subject. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.
This course will help students develop an understanding of how ICT influences them in their everyday life. Worldwide research has shown that ICT can lead to improved student learning and better teaching methods. A report made by the National Institute of Multimedia Education in Japan, proved that an increase in student exposure to educational ICT through curriculum integration has a significant and positive impact on student achievement, especially in terms of knowledge, comprehension, practical skills and presentation skills.
The Edexcel International GCSE in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is assessed through:
- Written examination paper
- Practical examination paper.
Paper 1: Written paper
This written examination, lasting one hour and 30 minutes, will consist of multiple-choice and short-answer questions. All questions should be attempted. There will be no choice of questions. The questions will be graded and arranged in order of increasing difficulty. The examination is untiered and will be targeted at students across the ability range A* – G.
Externally assessed in June - Written paper lasting one hour 30 minutes
Total marks available is 100
Paper 2: Practical paper
This practical computer-based examination, taken under controlled conditions, will consist of structured activities. It will take three hours (including printing time). The examination is untiered and will be targeted at students across the ability range A* – G. A one-week window of assessment will be provided in May.
Practical paper lasting three hours (including printing time)
Specification code
IGCSE Information and Communication Technology CIE: 0983
This course can also be taken under the awarding organisation Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Specification code
IGCSE Information and Communication Technology CIE: 0983
There are three exams for this IGCSE, two of which are 2 hours 30 minutes and the other is 2 hours long. Grades 9-1 are available.
Who is this course for?
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Requirements
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
Career path
IGCSE ICT could lead on to a more vocationally-related course or further study of A' Levels.
Questions and answers
Hi, How available/patient are your tutors? Are there sample video clips to show how teaching/learning is conducted? Thank you and best wishes, Mia
Answer:Hi Mia Thank you for your enquiry. Tutors offer unlimited support to students and will allow them to study the course at a pace that suits them. If they need more help or time that isn't a problem. Relevant sections will include video tutorials. Kind regards Student Support
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Provider
Learn Now Distance Learning College is a family run business with many years of experience in the home learning market.
At Learn Now we believe that all students should be treated as individuals not numbers and that's why our success rate is so high. Unlimited Tutor support is available because we feel that with the right guidance, all students can succeed, and no-one should feel isolated or on their own.
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