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Schemes of Work
QCA

ICT at key stage 3


QCA

Units

Unit 1. Using ICT
Unit 2. Information and presentation
Unit 3. Processing text and images
Unit 4. Models - rules and investigations
Unit 5. Data - designing structure, capturing and presenting data
Unit 6. Control - input, process and output
Unit 7. Measuring physical data
Unit 8. Public information systems
Unit 9. Publishing on the web
Unit 10. Information - reliability, validity and bias
Unit 11. Data - use and misuse
Unit 12. Systems - integrating applications to find solutions
Unit 13. Control systems
Unit 14. Global communication - negotiating and transferring data
Unit 15. Systems: managing a project

What is this scheme of work?

This scheme shows how the ICT programme of study for key stage 3 can be translated into manageable units of work.

The scheme is not statutory; you can use as much or as little as you wish. You could use the whole scheme or individual units. The sections on ‘using this scheme’ and ‘sequencing the units’ can help you to decide how you want to use the scheme.

The units are aimed at pupils who are attaining at levels that are broadly appropriate for their age. You may therefore need to adapt them to meet your pupils’ needs. The ‘Adapting units’ section provides guidance on doing this.

You may also wish to combine these units with units from another subject. The ‘Combining units’ section gives information on exploiting powerful links between subjects.