IGCSE COURSE IN DETAIL
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Course name: IGCSE Information and
Communication Technology
Exam board: Edexcel
It is assessed through two examinations:
– A written examination paper
(50% of the overall mark)
– A practical examination paper.
(50% of the overall mark)
There is no coursework component.
Paper 1: Written paper (1 hour 30 minutes)
This written examination, lasting one hour and
30 minutes, will comprise multiple-choice and
short-answer questions.
Paper 2: Practical paper (3 hours)
This practical computer-based examination,
taken under controlled conditions, will comprise
structured activities. It will take three hours
(including printing time).
The software packages tested in each
examination are:
– Spreadsheet software
– Database software
– Graphics software
– Multimedia presentation software
– Desktop publishing/word processing software
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IGCSE COURSE IN DETAIL
MATHEMATICS
Course name: IGCSE Mathematics
Exam board: Edexcel Course name: IGCSE Mathematics (4MA1)
Exam board: Edexcel
Entry requirements Syllabuses followed: There are no entry requirements, but a
general knowledge of how to use a computer
for basic everyday tasks would be an
advantage. – Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics (specification
A) (4MA1). It is expected that all pupils be
presented for the Higher Tier Examinations.** The IGCSE Higher Tier Examinations are
sat at the end of Year 10 for pupils in the
accelerated class(es) who are on track to
attain a Grade 8
or 9 and at the end of Year 11 for the
remainder of the pupils. There are two
written exam papers:
– Edexcel IGCSE Further Pure Mathematics
(4PM1).
Why ICT?
Pupils will learn and apply ICT skills,
knowledge and understanding in different
contexts: home, community, business,
industry, recreation and education; and
focusing on ICT systems, I