Key Stage 3 ICT (YEARS 8-10)

Introduction

Information and Communication Technology is now present in all aspects of life. Pupils need to understand and learn to use ICT in a variety of different contexts as well as using it to achieve academic success.

What are our Aims?

1. To enable every pupil to acquire ICT skills which will prepare them for

adult and working life.
2. To use ICT as a means of enhancing learning in the delivery of all areas

of the curriculum.
3. To help pupils acquire transferable skills suitable for life-long learning.

Key Stage 3 ICT (YEARS 8-10)

Pupils in these years are given one period per week in order to acquire IT skills which they will use in all subjects and prepare them for IT Accreditation in Year 10.

Year 8
The Topics covered in Year 8 are:

• Keyboarding Skills
• Functions of Computer Keyboard
• Skills in DTP (Desk Top Publishing) and PowerPoint

Year 9
The topics covered in Year 9 are:

• Consolidation of Keyboarding Skills
• Word Processing Facilities and DTP
• Use of Spreadsheets

Year 10
The topics in Year 10 are as follows:

• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Preparation for KS3 IT Accreditation