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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 1, 2 AND 3 SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIALS 1

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ENTRY 1, 2 AND 3

For teaching from September 2010

SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIALS

Contents Page

Entry 1 sample assessment materials 3 Entry 2 sample assessment materials 21 Entry 3 sample assessment materials 49


FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT

ENTRY 1



Contents Page Assessment 5 Recycling Poster (to be issued electronically) 7 Mark scheme 8 Skills and Coverage grid 10 Instructions for Teachers 11 Exemplar Material 17


MINIMUM TIME: 1 hour

MAXIMUM TIME: 2 hours

MARKS AVAILABLE: 16

For details on how to deliver this assessment, assessors must read the Instructions for Teachers booklet which accompanies this assessment.


• An email needs to be sent to the candidate.

• A copy of the email can be found below.

. • Explain to the candidate that you have sent them an email which

contains some information.

• Explain to the candidates that they need to use the information in the email to complete the assessment.

• An electronic copy of the ‘Recycling Poster’ should be accessible

to candidates on screen.

Hi, The school is arranging a ‘Recycling Day’!

Here are some details about the day

o Venue – School Gym o Date – Friday 16th July 2010 o Time – 10am to 3pm

I have made a poster but some of the details in it are not right. Please correct the mistake I have made and label the picture. Thanks for your help

Recycling Day

Venue – School Hall Date – Friday 16th July 2010 Time – 10am to 3pm

Learn about recycling!

To be issued electronically to

centres


FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 1 SKILL STANDARDS

Mark scheme

reference

USING ICT

U 1.1 Interact with ICT for a given purpose.

U 1.2 Follow recommended security practices.

FINDING AND SELECTING INFORMATION

F 1.3 Find information from an ICT-based source.

DEVELOPING, PRESENTING AND COMMUNICATING INFORMATION

D 1.4 Enter and edit single items of information.

D 1.5 Use ICT-based communication.

Skill Standard Assessment Weightings

Skill Standard U 1.1 U 1.2 F 1.3 D 1.4 D 1.5 Total

Marks

2

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4

16

Total 4 marks (25%)

2 marks (12.5%)

10 marks (62.5%) 100%


Functional Skills ICT Entry 1 Mark Sheet Centre Number:

Candidate Name: Candidate Number: Skill

Standard Marking criteria Max Mark

Mark Awarded

Teacher Comments / Evidence produced

U 1.2

Follow recommended safe practices (using password) 2 marks for using password without guidance 1 mark for using password with guidance or with prompts

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Interact with ICT for a purpose (recognise and use interface features) 2 marks for using keyboard, mouse, mouse pad etc correctly 1 mark for using keyboard, mouse, mouse pad etc with guidance or prompts

2

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Open email software 2 marks for opening email software without guidance 1 mark for opening email software with guidance or with prompts

2

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Open sent email 2 marks for opening sent email without guidance 1 mark for opening sent email with guidance or with prompts

2

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Find information in the email 2 marks for finding information in email without guidance 1 mark for finding information in email with guidance or with prompts (email read out and explained)

2

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Identify the error on poster 2 marks for identifying the error (School Hall) without guidance 1 mark for identifying the error (School Hall) with guidance or with prompts

2

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Correct the error on the poster (School Gym) 2 marks for correcting the error (School Gym) without guidance 1 mark for correcting the error (School Gym) with guidance or with prompts

2

D 1.4 Label the image with appropriate title (ignore spelling errors) 1 mark – label the image with inappropriate title

2

Total mark awarded out of 16 marks.

Teacher’s signature: Date:

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Functional Skills

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENTRY LEVEL ICT ENTRY 1

CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Assessment Window: SPECIMEN PAPER INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS To be opened on receipt


The following notes outline arrangements for the conduct of the controlled assessment for the ** examination series for Entry 1. 1. Timing of the Controlled Assessment • The Controlled Assessments are timetabled to start on or after **. • For Entry 1 there is a minimum time limit of one hour and maximum time limit of two

hours to complete the tasks. • The Functional Skills Entry Level Controlled Assessment can be timetabled at the

discretion of the centre within the assessment window (* – *). It can be broken into smaller sections if necessary, but the total time should not exceed two hours.

• The subject teacher should invigilate the whole of the Controlled Assessment and collect

relevant evidence to support candidates’ performance. • Centres are asked to keep a log of attendance throughout the Controlled Assessment. • Candidates may not need all the specified time, but special consideration will not

normally be given for candidates who do not complete in the full time available to them. • Once candidates sign that they have completed the assessment (declaration form) they

should not be allowed to revise any submitted work. • All candidates’ work should be submitted to the Internal Assessor examiner by *. 2. Preparation for the Controlled Assessment • A computer capable of running software should be made available to each candidate to

enable them to meet the requirements of the assessment. The equipment must be fit for purpose and must be checked by a competent person before use.

• Teachers/assessors must ensure computers are switched off and that candidates switch

on their own computers and are aware of safety procedures (using password, adjusting seat, monitor etc). If teachers/assessor assist candidates at this stage, this must be declared on the mark sheet and credit must not been given.

• The information needed to complete the assessment is contained in an email which

should be sent to the candidate prior to the assessment. The assessment tasks are designed so that they can be used as they are or centres can contextualise or adapt them to best-suit their centre-specific circumstances. Centres can changed or adapt the context to best suit the candidate. However, the context must be set within a real-life context and have a given purpose. The italics in the email can be adapted if necessary. For example, your school could be arranging a talent show, sports event, etc. The wording of the email can be adapted to ensure that the learner is not disadvantaged.

• It is advisable for assessors to familiarise themselves with the Functional Skills

standards at Entry 1, the assessment and mark scheme before beginning the assessment with candidates.

• A copy of the poster (which has been provided electronically) should be loaded on the

computer for the candidate to use during the assessment. (It is not a requirement at Entry 1 for candidates to open files.)


3. During the Controlled Assessment • Centres can deliver the assessment in a way best suited to the candidate. • Candidates will be required to find information and solve problems embedded within the

email sent. Assessors may wish to print the email or poster during the assessment as a reference for candidates.

• Assessors may give support and guidance to learners. This support and guidance

should focus on ensuring that learners understand what is expected of them. It is not acceptable for assessors to provide model answers or to work through answers in detail.

• Assessors must declare any assistance given in the comments column on the mark

sheets. Marks must not be awarded in these cases. Teachers/assessors may adapt the questions to suit candidates but should not be in such a way that direction is given.

• Assessors should observe the learner during the assessment to be able to complete the

mark sheet. The mark sheet with assessor’s comments and the evidence produced by the learner should be collated. Such evidence could be screen shots, printouts, saved files, witness statements. Candidates’ work can be annotated if necessary. An exemplar mark sheet can be found in the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 1 Specimen Assessment Materials document or in Appendix 2 of the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 1Specification document.

• Candidates should not access their work outside the timetabled sessions. • Candidates can use software help files where appropriate. Spell check tools can be

turned on. • Candidates and teachers must complete and sign the declaration sheet provided by

WJEC to confirm that they switched on the computer themselves and that they have followed recommended safety practices (using passwords, adjusting seating, monitor, etc).

4. Marking the Controlled Assessment The Controlled Assessment should be marked for all candidates and the marks entered on the mark sheets provided. Teachers should write brief comments and note what evidence supports candidates’ performance on the mark sheets where appropriate. An exemplar of a candidates mark sheet can be found WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 1 Specimen Assessment Materials document or in Appendix 2 of the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 1 Specification document. Candidates require 12 marks of out a possible 16 (75%) in order to achieve the Entry 1 qualification.


5. Sampling Procedures After the completion of the assessment session, the work will be marked internally according to mark schemes/assessment criteria provided by WJEC. Candidates may see their marked work but it is important that the work is kept securely in the teacher/assessor’s possession to prevent any tampering with it. Moderation/Verification will take place at two levels:

1. Within the centre to ensure that a uniform standard has been applied across the teaching groups. There must be opportunities to exchange work/view candidates’ performances and discuss the criteria during the assessment window: significant differences in the application of criteria and hence in rank-ordering will be difficult to resolve at the final stage of assessment. One person must take responsibility for the final moderation procedure within a centre, sampling the work of each teaching group.

2. Through the inspection of a sample of the work by WJEC moderators/verifiers. For

Entry 1 the sample will be selected according to the table below, based on the centre’s overall rank order. Further details can be found in the Controlled Assessment Manual, which will be sent to centres. For entries of up to 10 candidates, all controlled assessments will be sent. Further samples of controlled assessment will be sent to the moderator/verifier if required. WJEC reserves the right to call in all of a centre’s controlled assessments if this proves necessary.

Total no. of candidates

Work to be submitted (Numbers relate to rank order)

1 - 10 All

11 - 19 1st and every second (1, 3, 5, 7 etc.) plus the lowest scoring folder and additional folders as necessary (reflecting the spread of marks) to make a total sample of 10

20 - 45 1st and every fifth (1, 6, 11, 16 etc.) plus the lowest scoring folder and additional folders as necessary (reflecting a spread of marks) to make a total sample of 10

46 - 99 1st and every eleventh (1, 12, 23, 34 etc.) plus the lowest scoring folder and additional folders as necessary (reflecting a spread of marks) to make a total sample of 10

100 - 199 1st and every fourteenth (1, 15, 29, 43 etc.) plus the lowest scoring folder and additional folders as necessary (reflecting a spread of marks) to make a total sample of 15

200 - 299 1st and every fifteenth (1, 16, 31, 46 etc.) plus the lowest scoring folder and additional folders as necessary (reflecting spread of marks) to make a total sample of 25

Over 300 1st and every twentieth (1, 21, 41, 61 etc.) plus the lowest scoring folder and additional folders as necessary (reflecting spread of marks) to make a total sample of 25


N.B. In addition, the following points should be considered in selecting the sample: (i) Each teaching group should be represented. (ii) Where there are several candidates on a particular mark these will count towards the

total number in calculating the rank order, but normally only one candidate's work on a particular mark will be submitted.

(iii) Work submitted should where possible meet the full requirements of the

specification; i.e. candidates who have not completed of the controlled assessment should not be included, but be replaced by that of the nearest candidate (either higher or lower) with a complete controlled assessment.

Where the moderation process reveals serious problems in any centre, with regards to interpretation and/or implementation of the assessment criteria, WJEC will request further work or take other appropriate action to safeguard candidates’ interests. The marks for the sample must be inserted on the Sample Form and centres must indicate the total number of candidates entered at Entry 1. 6. Submission of candidates’ work to the External Moderator • Candidate’s work should show clearly the centre and candidate number and name. • Selected candidate’s work (which can include saved files, printouts, screenshots, witness

statements), Mark Sheets together with the Sample Form and all candidates’ declaration forms should be received by the moderator by *.

• The attendance register should be submitted with the candidates’ work. • Centres are required to keep backup copies of candidates’ work. If submission of completed assessments presents a problem, please contact Betsan Jones (029 2026 5318 [email protected]) or Chris Quinn (029 2026 5128 [email protected]) for advice. 7. Return of Work Work for this subject will not be returned to centres unless specifically requested, in which case an addressed label should be included in the sample sent for moderation


Exemplar material FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT SPECIMEN PAPER Entry 1


Functional Skills ICT Entry 1 Mark Sheet Centre Number: xxxxx

Candidate Name: Grace T Candidate Number: xxxx

Skill Standard Marking criteria Max

Mark Mark

AwardedTeacher Comments / Evidence produced

U 1.2

Follow recommended safe practices (using password) 2 marks for using password without guidance 1 mark for using password with guidance or with prompts

2 1

Grace needed guidance as she forgot her

password. Logged on successfully.

U 1.1

Interact with ICT for a purpose (recognise and use interface features) 2 marks for using keyboard, mouse, mouse pad etc correctly 1 mark for using keyboard, mouse, mouse pad etc with guidance or prompts

2 2 Very confident using the PC.

D 1.5

Open email software 2 marks for opening email software without guidance 1 mark for opening email software with guidance or with prompts

2 2 Opened email account without guidance.

D 1.5

Open sent email 2 marks for opening sent email without guidance 1 mark for opening sent email with guidance or with prompts

2 1 Email found and opened without guidance.

F 1.3

Find information in the email 2 marks for finding information in email without guidance 1 mark for finding information in email with guidance or with prompts (email read out and explained)

2 1 Grace needed some

guidance to understand what she needed to do.

D 1.4

Identify the error on poster 2 marks for identifying the error (School Hall) without guidance 1 mark for identifying the error (School Hall) with guidance or with prompts

2 1 With guidance, Grace

found the error. See poster.

D 1.4

Correct the error on the poster (School Gym) 2 marks for correcting the error (School Gym) without guidance 1 mark for correcting the error (School Gym) with guidance or with prompts

2 2 Error corrected. See poster.

D 1.4 Label the image with appropriate title (ignore spelling errors) 1 mark – label the image with inappropriate title

2 2 Image labelled with ‘bin’. See poster.

Total mark awarded out of 16 marks 12

Teacher’s signature: Date:



FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 2



Contents Page Assessment 23 Factsheet (to be issued electronically) 26 Mark Scheme 27 Skills and Coverage Grid 32 Instructions for Teachers 35 Exemplar Material 41




MARKS AVAILABLE: 28 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

In addition to this Controlled Assessment you will need:

• a computer;

• access to the Internet;

• an electronic copy of the FACTSHEET. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Make sure that what you hand in is all your own work. Read the tasks carefully to make sure that you understand what is needed. Plan your work before undertaking the tasks. Make sure that you check your work and correct any mistakes. If you are unsure of something use the software help files. You have a total of two hours to complete your work. Candidates are reminded of the need for accurate English and clear presentation in their work. Candidates will be expected to have used software tools, such as spellcheckers, to help achieve this.


Scenario Your head teacher has decided to arrange a Recycling Day. He has sent your ICT class this email asking for help.

From: “Mr Alan Davies” <[email protected]> Subject: Recycling day Date: 16 March 2010 17:10:14 BST To: “ICT Department” <[email protected]> Hi

Thanks for agreeing to help with the ‘Recycling Day’.

I would like you to:

• do some research to find an image for a poster to advertise the

Recycling Day;

• produce a poster to advertise the Recycling Day;

• email me to let me know how when you have finished the poster.

A factsheet will be given to you by your teacher to help you.

Mr Alan Davies

Headteacher


Task 1 (4 marks) Switch on your computer and log on. Task 2 Research (5 marks) Search for one recycling image for the poster. Task 3 Poster (11 marks) Produce a poster to make pupils want to take part in the Recycling Day. It should include:

• a title;

• the image you have found;

• information about the day including

o Venue – School Hall

o Date – Friday 16th July 2010

o Time – 10am to 3pm

• two facts from the factsheet Marks will be given for using suitable text features. Check your poster for any mistakes and correct them. Ask your teacher to save and print your poster. Task 4 (1 mark) Mr Davies has changed the venue of the Recycling Day. It will now be held in the school gym. After you have made the change, ask your teacher to save and print your poster. Task 5 email (7 marks) You need to send Mr Davies an email at [email protected] to tell him you have finished your poster.

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WJEC FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 2 Skill Standards Mark

scheme reference

USING ICT

U 2.1 Interact with ICT for a purpose

U 2.2 Follow recommended safe practices


F 2.3 Use ICT-based sources of information

F 2.4 Find specified information from ICT-based sources


D 2.5 Enter and edit single items of information for a given purpose

D 2.6 Bring together two given types of information

D 2.7 Use ICT-based communication

Skill Standard Assessment Weightings

Skill Standard U 2.1 U 2.2 F 2.3

F 2.4 D 2.5 D 2.6 D 2.7 Total

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Functional Skills


CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT Assessment Window: SPECIMEN PAPER INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS To be opened on receipt


The following notes outline arrangements for the conduct of the controlled assessment for the ** examination series for Entry 2. 1. Timing of the Controlled Assessment • The Controlled Assessments are timetabled to start on or after ** .

• For Entry 2, there is a minimum time limit of one hour and maximum time limit of two

hours to complete the tasks.

• The Functional Skills Entry Level Controlled Assessments can be timetabled at the discretion of the centre within the assessment window (* – *). The assessment can be broken into smaller sections if necessary, but the total time should not exceed two hours.

• The subject teacher may invigilate the whole of the Controlled Assessment and collect relevant evidence to support candidates’ performance.

• Centres are asked to keep a log of attendance throughout the Controlled Assessment.

• Candidates may not need all the specified time, but special consideration will not normally be given for candidates who do not complete in the full time available to them.

• Once candidates sign that they have completed the assessment (declaration form) they should not be allowed to revise any submitted work.

• All candidates’ work should be submitted to the Internal Assessor examiner by *. 2. Preparation for the Controlled Assessment • A computer capable of running software should be made available to each candidate to


• Teachers/assessors must ensure computers are switched off and that candidates switch on their own computers and are aware of safety procedures (using password, adjusting seat, monitor etc). If teachers/assessor assist candidates at this stage, this must be declared on the mark sheet and credit must not been given.

• The assessment tasks are designed so that they can be used as they are or centres can contextualise or adapt them to best-suit their centre-specific circumstances. Centres can change or adapt the context to best suit the candidate. However, the context must be set within a real-life context and have a given purpose. The italics in the assessment can be adapted if necessary. For example, your school could be arranging a talent show, sports event, etc.

• It is advisable for assessors to familiarise themselves with the Functional Skills standards at Entry 2, the assessment and mark scheme before beginning the assessment with candidates.

• A copy of the fact sheet (which has been provided electronically) should be loaded on the computer for the candidate to use during the assessment. (It is not a requirement at Entry 2 for candidates to open files.)


3. During the Controlled Assessment

• Centres can deliver the assessment in a way best suited to the candidate. • Assessors may give support and guidance to learners. This support and guidance



sheets. Marks must not be awarded in these cases.

• Teachers/assessors may adapt the questions to suit candidates but should not be in such a way that direction is given.


mark sheet. The mark sheet with assessor’s comments and the evidence produced by the learner should be collated. Such evidence could be screen shots, printouts, saved files, witness statements. Candidates’ work can be annotated if necessary. An exemplar mark sheet can be found in the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 2 Specimen Assessment Materials document.

• During the assessment it is necessary for the assessor to save files on behalf of the

candidate. (It is not a requirement at Entry 2 for candidates to open files.) • Candidates should not access their work outside the timetabled sessions. • Candidates can use software help files where appropriate. Spell check tools can be

turned on. • Candidates must work independently and the work submitted must be their own work. • Candidates and teachers must complete and sign the declaration sheet provided by

WJEC to confirm that they themselves switched on the computer and that they have followed recommended safety practices (using passwords, adjusting seating, monitor, etc).

4. Marking the Controlled Assessment

The Controlled Assessment should be marked for all candidates and the marks entered on the mark sheets provided. Teachers should write brief comments and note what evidence supports candidates’ performance on the mark sheets where appropriate. An exemplar of a candidate’s mark sheet can be found WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 2 Specimen Assessment Materials document. Candidates require 21 marks of out a possible 28 (75%) in order to achieve the Entry 2 qualification.








1 - 10 All







Clearly indicate on the Sample Form (**) the total number of candidates entered.





specification; i.e. candidates who have not completed all three components should not be included, but be replaced by that of the nearest candidate (either higher or lower) with complete controlled assessment.



• The attendance register should be submitted with the candidates’ work. • Centres are required to keep backup copies of candidates’ work. If submission of completed assessments presents a problem, please contact Betsan Jones (029 2026 5318 [email protected]) or Chris Quinn (029 2026 5128 [email protected]) for advice. 7. Return of Work Work for this subject will not be returned to centres unless specifically requested, in which case an addressed label should be included in the sample sent for moderation.


Exemplar material

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT

SPECIMEN PAPER Entry 2

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use

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our,

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Contents Page Assessment 51 Fact Sheet (to be issued electronically) 55 Recycle Calculator (to be issued electronically) 56 Mark scheme 57 Skills and Coverage grid 63 Instructions for Teachers 65 Exemplar Material 71




MARKS AVAILABLE: 45 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS In addition to this Controlled Assessment you will need: • a computer; • access to the Internet; • electronic copies of the FACTSHEET and RECYCLING CALCULATOR on removable media (CD, usb, …etc). INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Make sure that what you hand in is all your own work. Read the tasks carefully to make sure that you understand what is needed. Plan your work before undertaking the tasks. Make sure that you check your work and correct any mistakes. If you are unsure of something use the software help files. You have a total of two hours to complete your work. Candidates are reminded of the need for accurate English and clear presentation in their work. Candidates will be expected to have used software tools, such as spellcheckers, to help achieve this.


Scenario Your head teacher has decided to arrange a Recycling Day. He has sent your ICT class this email asking for help.

From: “Mr Alan Davies” <[email protected]> Subject: Recycling day Date: 16 March 2010 17:10:14 BST To: “ICT Department” <[email protected]> __________________________________________________________________________________

Hi

Thanks for agreeing to help with the Recycling Day.

I would like you to:

• do some research to find an image and some information for a

presentation to advertise the Recycling Day;

• make a presentation to advertise the Recycling Day ;

• use the ‘Recycling Calculator’ to work out how many items have

been recycled;

• email me to let me know how many items were recycled.

A CD will be given to you by your teacher to help you.

Mr Alan Davies

Headteacher


Task 1 (4 marks) Switch on your computer and log on. Task 2 Research (4 marks) Use a search engine to find one recycling image and some information on recycling from the internet for the presentation. Task 3 Presentation (25 marks) (a) Make a presentation to be shown in the school’s reception to make pupils want to take part in the Recycling Day. It should have two slides that include:

• A suitable title. • The image you found on the internet.

• Information about the day including: o Venue - School Main Hall o Date – Friday 16th July 2010 o Time – 10am to 3pm

• One fact from the factsheet.

• Any other information on recycling you have found from the

internet.

Your presentation should make pupils want to take part in the Recycling

Day, so remember to use text features such as font style, font size,

colour and layout tools etc to make the information in your presentation

stand out.

Check your presentation for any mistakes and correct them. (b) Save your presentation.


Task 4 Spreadsheet (4 marks) Some pupils have already started recycling. In a week, they have collected 18 cans, 12 bottles, 5 magazines and 7 newspapers. (a) Using the ‘Recycling Calculator’, enter the number of items

recycled. (b) Save your spreadsheet. Task 5 email (8 marks) Send Alan Davies an email at [email protected] to tell him how many items were recycled last week.

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RECYCLING CALCULATOR This file will be issued electronically to centres


WJEC FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 3 SKILL STANDARDS

Mark

scheme reference

USING ICT

U 3.1 Interact with and use an ICT system to meet given needs.

U 3.2 Store information.

U 3.3 Follow safety and security procedures.


F 3.4 Use simple searches to find information.

F 3.5 Select relevant information that matches requirements of the given task.


D 3.6 Enter and develop different types of information to meet given needs.

D 3.7 Bring together different types of information for a given purpose.

D 3.8 Use ICT-based communication. Skill Standard Assessment Weightings

Skill Standard U 3.1 U 3.2 U 3.3

F 3.4 F 3.5 D 3.6 D 3.7 D 3.8 Total

Marks

5 5 2 6 2 20 1 4 40

Total 12 marks (26.7 %)

8 marks (17.7 %)

25 marks (55.6 %) 100%

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Evi

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wor

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saf

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(e.g

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pass

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for u

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pas

swor

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ithou

t gui

danc

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mar

k fo

r usi

ng p

assw

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with

gui

danc

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with

pr

ompt

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2

U 3

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1

Inte

ract

with

and

use

an

ICT

syst

em (e

.g.

usin

g co

rrec

t pro

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res

for l

oggi

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n/of

f) 2

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on/

off w

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danc

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mar

k fo

r lo

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kills

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k Sh

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tre N

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dida

te N

ame:

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date

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ber:

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nctio

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kills

ICT

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k Sh

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NT

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Fu

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kills

ICT

Entr

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ame:

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date

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ber:

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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 3 SKILL STANDARDS AND COVERAGE AND RANGE GRID

Please note that all skill standards will be assessed in all assessments. The coverage and range will be sampled over three assessment series.

Skill Standard Coverage and Range Marks Awarded Marks Req Weight

Act Weight

Using ICT

Use correct procedures to start and shut down an ICT system

Logging on/off correctly 2

Use input and out devices

Use software applications to meet needs and solve given problems

Access the internet Use appropriate software Open email software

1 1 1

Recognise and use interface features

U 3.1 Interact with and use an ICT system to meet given needs

Change simple software settings

Open and save files

Open fact sheet file Save presentation Open Recycle Calculator Save spreadsheet

1 1 1 1

U 3.2 Store information

Know how to insert and remove media Insert removeable media correctly

1

Use and change passwords Using password correctly 2 U 3.3

Follow safety and security practices Minimise physical stress

20%-30% 26.7%

Finding and Selecting information

12

Search stored information

Find fact from CD/removeable media (fact sheet)

1 F 3.4 Use simple searches to find information

Search web-based sources of information

Use a search engine to find image and information

5

F 3.5 Select relevant information that matches requirements of given task

Relevant image 2

10%-20% 17.7%

8


Skill Standard Coverage and Range Marks

Awarded Marks Req Weight

Act Weight

Developing, presenting and communicating information

Enter, edit and format information, including text, graphics, numbers or other digital content, to achieve the required outcome

Correct number of slides Insert suitable title Inserting correct information Additional information Formatting techniques Enter numbers

2 2 3

1 5

2

Insert and position graphics or other digital content to achieve a purpose

Insert image in appropriate place

2

D 3.6 Enter and develop different types of information to meet given needs

Process numbers to meet needs

Inserting number from spreadsheet into email

1

For print and for viewing on screen

Check for accuracy and meaning D 3.7 Bring together different types of information for a given purpose Check suitability of information

Overall layout of presentation (fit for purpose)

1

Read, send and receive electronic messages

Create and send email 6

Use contacts D 3.8 Use ICT-based communication Understand the need to stay safe and to

respect others when using ICT-based communication

50%-70% 55.6%

25 100%

TOTAL 45


FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT ENTRY 3 CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS SPECIMEN PAPER


The following notes outline arrangements for the conduct of the controlled assessment for the ** examination series for Entry 3. 1. Timing of the Controlled Assessment • The Controlled Assessments are timetabled to start on or after ** . • For Entry 3, there is a minimum time limit of one hour and maximum time limit of two

hours to complete the tasks. • The Functional Skills Entry Level Controlled Assessments can be timetabled at the

discretion of the centre within the assessment window (* – *). The assessment can be broken into smaller sections if necessary, but the total time should not exceed two hours.

• The subject teacher may invigilate the whole of the Controlled Assessment and collect

relevant evidence to support candidates’ performance. • Centres are asked to keep a log of attendance throughout the Controlled Assessment. • Candidates may not need all the specified time, but special consideration will not

normally be given for candidates who do not complete in the full time available to them. • Once candidates sign that they have completed the assessment (declaration form) they

should not be allowed to revise any submitted work. • All candidates’ work should be submitted to the Internal Assessor examiner by *. 2. Preparation for the Controlled Assessment • A computer capable of running software should be made available to each candidate to


• Teachers/assessors must ensure computers are switched off and that candidates switch

on their own computers and are aware of safety procedures (using password, adjusting seat, monitor etc). If teachers/assessor assist candidates at this stage, this must be declared on the mark sheet and credit must not been given.

• The assessment tasks are designed so that they can be used as they are or centres can

contextualise or adapt them to best-suit their centre-specific circumstances. Centres can changed or adapt the context to best suit the candidate. However, the context must be set within a real-life context and have a given purpose. The italics in the assessment can be adapted if necessary. For example, your school could be arranging a talent show, sports event, etc.

• It is advisable for assessors to familiarise themselves with the Functional Skills

standards at Entry 3, the assessment, the files supplied and mark scheme before beginning the assessment with candidates.

• Each candidate should start the assessment with a ‘clean’ user area or removable,

recordable storage device. • Two electronic files are supplied with the assessment FACTSHEET and

RECYCLE CALCULATOR. These files should be loaded onto a CD, usb or other removable storage device and given to the candidate to use during the assessment. Guidance should not be given how to insert the removable media as this is a requirement of the task.


3. During the Controlled Assessment • Centres can deliver the assessment in a way best suited to the candidate. • Assessors may give support and guidance to learners. This support and guidance



sheets. Marks must not be awarded in these cases. Teachers/assessors may adapt the questions to suit candidates but should not be in such a way that direction is given.


mark sheet. The mark sheet with assessor’s comments and the evidence produced by the learner should be collated. Such evidence could be screen shots, printouts, saved files, witness statements. Candidates’ work can be annotated if necessary. An exemplar mark sheet can be found in the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 3 Specimen Assessment Materials or Appendix 2 of the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 3 Specification documents.

• Candidates should not access their work outside the timetabled sessions. • If removable media are used, these should be given to candidates at the start of each

assessment session and returned to the supervising teacher at the end of each session. • Candidates can use software help files where appropriate. Spell check tools can be

turned on. • Candidates and teachers must complete and sign the declaration sheet provided by

WJEC to confirm that they themselves switched on the computer and that they have followed recommended safety practices (using passwords, adjusting seating, monitor, etc).

4. Marking the Controlled Assessment The Controlled Assessment should be marked for all candidates and the marks entered on the mark sheets provided. Teachers should write brief comments and note what evidence supports candidates’ performance on the mark sheets where appropriate. An exemplar of a candidate’s mark sheet can be found WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 3 Specimen Assessment Materials or Appendix 2 of the WJEC Functional Skills ICT Entry 3 Specification documents. Candidates require 33 marks of out a possible 45 (75%) in order to achieve the Entry 3 qualification.








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specification; i.e. candidates who have not completed all of the controlled assessment should not be included, but be replaced by that of the nearest candidate (either higher or lower) with complete controlled assessment.



• The attendance register should be submitted with the candidates’ work. • Centres are required to keep backup copies of candidates’ work. If submission of completed assessments presents a problem, please contact Betsan Jones (029 2026 5318 [email protected]) or Chris Quinn (029 2026 5128 [email protected]) for advice. 7. Return of Work Work for this subject will not be returned to centres unless specifically requested, in which case an addressed label should be included in the sample sent for moderation.


Exemplar material FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT SPECIMEN PAPER Entry 3

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kills

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