Curriculum Summary
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Module |
Skill Area |
Focus Areas |
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1. Types and components of computer systems |
Core ICT concepts |
Understand hardware vs software, analogue/digital data, CPU, memory, types of systems. |
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2. Input and output devices |
ICT tools understanding |
Identify and describe the purpose and characteristics of input/output devices. |
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3. Storage devices and media |
Data storage know-how |
Understand different storage devices and media and how/why they are used. |
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4. Networks and the effects of using them |
Networking |
Types and uses of networks; effects on society and work. |
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5. The effects of using IT |
Impacts of ICT |
Understand social, economic and ethical impacts of ICT use. |
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6. ICT applications |
Practical ICT use |
Familiarity with a range of ICT applications for different purposes. |
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7. The systems life cycle |
Systems planning |
Understand the stages of the systems life cycle. |
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8. Safety and security |
ICT safety |
Understand ICT security risks, safe use practices and protection measures. |
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9. Audience |
Purpose & design |
Know how to consider audience when creating digital content. |
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10. Communication |
Digital communication |
Use ICT to communicate information effectively. |
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11. File management |
Organising data |
Understand how to organise and manage files. |
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12. Images |
Visual content |
Use/format images in ICT applications. |
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13. Layout |
Page design |
Arrange and format page layout elements. |
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14. Styles |
Formatting |
Use styles and formatting tools in documents. |
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15. Proofing |
Quality control |
Use proofing tools (spelling, grammar, review). |
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16. Graphs and charts |
Data presentation |
Produce and interpret graphs/charts appropriately. |
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17. Document production |
Creating documents |
Create and format professional digital documents. |
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18. Databases |
Data handling |
Create and use databases; design queries / reports. |
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19. Presentations |
Presenting work |
Use presentation software effectively and appropriately. |
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20. Spreadsheets |
Data analysis tools |
Use spreadsheet tools to calculate, model and analyse data. |
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21. Website authoring |
Web content creation |
Develop basic web pages and structures. |
Assessment Overview
Cambridge IGCSE ICT is assessed through three externally examined components:
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Item |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 3 |
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Title |
Theory |
Document Production, Databases & Presentations |
Spreadsheets & Website Authoring |
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Duration |
1 hr 30 mins |
2 hrs 15 mins |
2 hrs 15 mins |
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Weighting |
40% |
30% |
30% |
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Marks |
80 |
70 |
70 |
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Skills assessed |
Understanding of ICT concepts and impacts |
Practical skills in document, database and presentation applications |
Practical skills in spreadsheet use and website authoring |
Assessment objectives include:
AO1: recall and understanding of ICT knowledge
AO2: apply knowledge to solve problems and produce ICT-based solutions
AO3: analyse, evaluate and present reasoned judgements.
Cambridge official IGCSE Information & Communication Technology 0417 syllabus link bellow: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/697139-2026-2028-syllabus.pdf