Revision Guide

GCSE ICT

ContentsOverview of GCSE ICT............................................................................................................................2

Exam dates............................................................................................................................................3

Useful Websites.....................................................................................................................................3

Revision Guides.....................................................................................................................................3

GCSE ICT Timeline..................................................................................................................................4

What do I need to revise for B061?.......................................................................................................5

What do I need to revise for B063?.....................................................................................................10

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GCSE ICT Revision Guidance

Overview of GCSE ICTUnit B061 ICT in today’s worldWritten paper1 hour – 60 marks

Written paper - Candidates answer all questions1. ICT Systems

1.1 Systems 1.2 Hardware 1.3 Software

2. Exchanging Information2.1 Communications

3. Presenting Information 4. Manipulating Data

4.1 Data Management 4.2 Data Handling Software

5. Keeping Data Safe and Secure 6. Legal, Social, Ethical and Environmental issues when using ICT 7. Using ICT Systems

7.1 How ICT systems are Used 7.2 Troubleshooting

8. Monitoring, Measurement and Control Technology9 ICT and Modern Living

Worth 20% of total GCSE

Unit B062 Practical applications in ICTControlled assessment60 marks

Candidates create an ICT solution using ICT applications

30% of the GCSE

Unit B063 ICT in contextWritten paper1 hour – 60 marks

Written paper - Candidates answer all questions1. Networking Technologies2. Data Management Techniques3. Computer Security4. Online Bookings and Research5. Online Advertising and Web 2.0 Technology6. Teleworking Techniques and Technology7. Virtual Reality8. Social Media9. Customer Support

Worth 20% of total GCSE

Unit B064 Creative use of ICTControlled assessment60 marks

Candidates solve a problem by creating and developing a multimedia solution with appropriate creative elements

30% of the GCSE

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Exam dates 14/05/2018 B061/02 (ICT) ICT in today's world: Written Paper AM 1h 00m

17/05/2018 B063/02 (ICT) ICT in context: Written Paper PM 1h 00m

Useful Websiteshttp://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-ict-j461-j061-from-2012/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zqmtsbk

Revision Guides

OCR Information & Communication Technology GCSE by Steve Cushing

GCSE ICT Complete Revision & Practice by CGP Books

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GCSE ICT TimelineDate Lesson content Homework Task Homework

Due Date08/01/2018 Coursework for B062 Pre-release research15/01/2018 Coursework for B062 Pre-release research

22/01/2018 Coursework for B062 B063 – Networking Technologies 26/1/2018

29/01/2018 Coursework for B062B063 – Data Management Techniques

2/2/2018

05/02/2018 Coursework for B062 B063 – Computer Security 9/2/2018

12/02/2018 Coursework for B062 B063 – Online Bookings and Research 16/2/2018

19/02/2018 Half TermB063 – Online Advertising and Web 2.0 Technology

23/2/2018

26/02/2018 B061- ICT systemsB063 – Teleworking Techniques and Technology

2/3/2018

05/03/2018 B061- Exchanging Information B063 – Virtual Reality 09/03/201812/03/2018 B061- Presenting Information B063 – Social Media 16/03/2018

19/03/2018 B061- Manipulating Data B063 – Customer Support 23/03/2018

26/03/2018 B061- Keeping Data Safe and Secure

Revision + Past Paper Questions

02/04/2018 Easter Holidays Revision + Past Paper Questions

09/04/2018 Easter Holidays Revision + Past Paper Questions

16/04/2018B061- Legal, Social, Ethical and Environmental issues when using ICT

Revision + Past Paper Questions

23/04/2018 B061- Using ICT Systems Revision + Past Paper Questions

30/04/2018B061- Monitoring, Measurement and Control Technology

Revision + Past Paper Questions

07/05/2018 B061- ICT and Modern Living Revision + Past Paper Questions

14/05/2018 B061/02 ICT in today's world: Written Paper Revision 14/05/2018

17/05/2018 B063/02 ICT in context: Written Paper Revision 17/05/2018

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