Mr Gerry Strong
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ST JOSEPH'S HIGH SCHOOL
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GCSE OPTION - INFORMATION STUDIES
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The Information Studies course is designed to give students the
opportunity to develop their I.T. skills by solving practical problems.
With some form of information technology being an important part of the
working lives of many people, this is a good course both for those who
intend to go further with their Computer/IT studies at college or
university, and for those who feel that skills in this area would be an
advantage to them in their future careers. The practical nature of the
course appeals to many students, but the ability to solve problems and
present work in a way that can be easily understood by others is essential
if course work of a good standard is to be achieved.
Assessment
The syllabus has 2 component parts
| a)Coursework 20% |
b) A Terminal Examination which will comprise of two parts
i. A Practical Examination (30%)
ii. A Written Paper (50%)
Where the students knowledge of applications of I.T.
in business and industry are tested. |
FOR THE FUTURE
Possible future courses that GCSE Information Technology would help
with are:
| a) "A" level Computer Studies |
| b) "B Tech" Higher National Diploma (computing) |
c) Any course where I.T. is an integral part.
(There are many careers that require you to be "computer
literate" and as such this course will give the necessary grounding, and
be a good start for future development.) |
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