ICT Cambridge National

Content

Assessment = 75% coursework

◦Includes 2 teacher assessed assignments.

◦1 Controlled Conditions assessment.

◦1 Examination.

R001: Understanding Computer Systems

In this unit you will learn

about the component

parts of a computer

system and how

computers communicate.

Assessed through a one

Hour Examination.

R002: Using ICT to Create Business Solutions

In this unit you will

use a wide range of

applications that are

commonly used in

the workplace.

Assessed in

Controlled

Conditions

R005:Creating an Interactive Product

You will be able to develop

your creative flair by

combining multimedia

components to create a

vibrant webpage or

interactive product.

Teacher Assessed

R007: Sounds, videos and animations

You will gain the necessary

skills and knowledge to

create sounds and videos in

different formats.

You will also learn how to

create and add

interactivity to animations.

Teacher Assessed

R010: Developing control systems

You will gain the

necessary skills and

knowledge to be able

to construct and

control automated

systems e.g. robots

Teacher Assessed

GCSEComputing

Minimum Entry Requirements.

Level 6 or above in Mathematics.

Understanding Computer Science

(45%) 

90 minute examination to assess understanding of the theory content of the specification e.g. networks, algorithms, security.

Developing Computing Solutions

(25%)

Internally assessed and externally moderated 15 hour controlled assessment to develop a piece of work using programming software.

Solving Problems Using Computers

(30%)

2 hour external assessment to assess the practical application of knowledge and understanding of Computer Programming

Further Study & Careers

Further Study• Cambridge Technical (A Level)• Degree in Computing and/or ICT

Careers• Programming• ICT support• Manufacturing• ALL Careers now need ICT skills

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