Coursework - Short Course

Coursework Record Booklet (G53)
(PDF), Last Updated: 22 September 2009

GCSE ICT coursework enables students to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in ICT without the limitations imposed by formal examinations. In particular, coursework provides students with opportunities to:

select from and use a range of ICT applications;
use ICT to support learning in other subjects; and
be discerning users of information obtained from a variety of electronic sources.

Some of the assignments provide students with the opportunity to incorporate ICT related work that they are carrying out in other subjects.

For the short course, students must complete four assignments. Assignments B1, B2 and B3 are compulsory. Students must also complete one assignment from A1, A2 and A3.

Tiers	Short Course
	Foundation	Higher
Grades Available	C-G	A*-D(E)
Coursework	4 assignments worth 60%

Students must submit work of assessment on paper of an appropriate size. They must number each sheet and secure them together. Students must also ensure that their name, examination number and centre number appears on the front of the work.

Each assignment must include work that is accurate, clear and saved appropriately.

For more information, see the short course specification.