Information and Communication Technology (0417)
The Information Communication Technology syllabus encourages learners to develop lifelong skills, which will be useful to them in their work across the curriculum and prepare them for future employment. They will develop understanding of the implications of technology in society, including social, economic and ethical uses and awareness of the ways ICT can help in home, learning and work environments.
The syllabus combines theoretical and practical studies focusing on the ability to use common software applications to solve problems, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases, interactive presentation software, web browsers and website design. Learners analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate ICT systems, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
Assessment of the practical tests is hardware and software independent. Any hardware platform, operating system, and applications packages can be used, providing that learners have the opportunity to demonstrate the full range of skills in the syllabus.
Link to full syllabus: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/466435-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
Key Benefits
Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology encourages learners to develop lifelong skills, including:
- understanding and using applications
- using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to solve problems
- analyzing, designing, implementing, testing and evaluating ICT systems, ensuring that they are fit for purpose
- understanding the implications of technology in society, including social, economic and ethical uses
- awareness of the ways ICT can help in home, learning and work environments.
Cambridge Internationals programmes balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need for their next steps in education or employment.
Recognition and progression
The combination of knowledge and skills in Cambridge IGCSE Information and Communication Technology gives learners a solid foundation for further study. Candidates who achieve grades A* to C are well prepared to follow a wide range of courses including Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology.
Cambridge IGCSEs are accepted and valued by leading universities and employers around the world as evidence of academic achievement. Many universities require a combination of Cambridge International AS & A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs or equivalent to meet their entry requirements.
UK NARIC, the national agency in the UK for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills, has carried out an independent benchmarking study of Cambridge IGCSE and found it to be comparable to the standard of GCSE in the UK. This means students can be confident that their Cambridge IGCSE qualifications are accepted as equivalent to UK GCSEs by leading universities worldwide.
Resources
The following are the preferred resources at Istanbul International School:
- Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417 Coursebook
- Cambridge IGCSE ICT 0417 Workbook
- Dell Laptop
Cambridge International Examinations
Candidates take:
Paper 1
Theory – 40% (2 hours)
Questions will be based on sections 1–21 of the subject content
All questions are compulsory
Externally assessed
Paper 2
Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations – 30% (2 hours 30 minutes)
This test assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 17, 18 and 19 of the subject content
Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16
All tasks are compulsory
Externally assessed
Paper 3
Data Analysis and Website Authoring – 30% (2 hours 30 minutes)
This test assesses the practical skills needed to use the applications covered in sections 20 and 21 of the subject content
Candidates must demonstrate the practical skills relevant to sections 11–16
All tasks are compulsory
Externally assessed
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