Edexcel Information & Communication Technology
IGCSE (9-1), Subject Code: 4IT1
The Edexcel IGCSE (9-1) ICT specification develops important skills in students, such as data handling, which are transferable and useful for a wide range of jobs. In an increasingly digital world, we want to provide students with every opportunity to learn skills that will enable them to thrive.
Qualification Aims & Objectives
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
• explore how digital technology impacts on the lives of individuals, organisations and society
• learn about current and emerging digital technologies and the issues raised by their use in a range of contexts by individuals and organisations
• develop awareness of the risks that are inherent in using ICT and the features of safe, secure and responsible practice
• broaden and enhance their ICT skills and capability
• work with a range of digital tools and techniques to produce effective ICT solutions in a range of contexts
• learn how to reflect critically on their own and others’ use of ICT and how to adopt safe, secure and responsible practice.
Assessment overview
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) comprises six topics assessed through two examination papers:
Paper 1 (4IT1/01): Written Paper, 1 hour 30 minutes
100 marks, 50% of total
• Students are assessed through a 1-hour and 30-minute written examination, set and marked by Pearson.
• The examination comprises a mixture of multiple-choice, short- and long-answer questions.
• The total number of marks available for the examination paper is 100.
• The examination addresses all three Assessment Objectives.
Paper 2 (4IT1/02): Practical Paper, 3 hours, Document Production, Data Manipulation and Presentations
100 marks, 50% of total
• Students are assessed through a three-hour practical examination, set and marked by Pearson (includes printing time).
• The examination window takes place during one week in May/June
• The total number of marks available for the examination paper is 100.
• The examination addresses all three Assessment Objectives.
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