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It must not be sold in any format. Designed by Macmillan Publishers Limited Cover design by Macmillan Publishers Limited and Red Giraffe CSEC® Information Technology Free Resources LIST OF CONTENTS CSEC® Information Technology Syllabus Extract CSEC® Information Technology Syllabus CSEC® Information Technology Key and Mark Scheme: Paper 02 Paper 032 3 4 65 76 Information Technology Syllabus Extract This syllabus is designed to provide a coherent view of the significance of information in a socio-economic context. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge, problem-solving using the computer, and proficiency in using productivity tools. This approach has been adopted in recognition of the impact that changes in the availability of information can have on the educational process. Focus is placed on getting students to develop skills for life in an increasingly technological world, rather than on students absorbing a myriad of seemingly unrelated facts which may have only short term relevance. The syllabus aims to expose candidates to a wide range of Information and Communication Technologies, affording learning experiences which include an element of discovery, and foster self-confidence. Candidates would also acquire computer-related practical skills that will prepare them to meet the region’s need for increased productivity and efficiency in a fast changing technological world. The syllabus has been organised to offer certification at the General Proficiency only. The syllabus is organised under eight main sections: • • • • Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 • • • • Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Fundamentals of Hardware and Software Problem-Solving and Program Design Program Implementation Applications and Implications of Information and Communications Technology Information Processing Word-processing, Presentation and Web Page Design Spreadsheets Database Management CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate CSEC ® INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS Effective for examinations from May/June 2010 C XC 30/G /S YLL 08 1 Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the author or publisher. Correspondence related to the syllabus should be addressed to: The Pro-Registrar Caribbean Examinations Council Caenwood Centre 37 Arnold Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, W.I. Telephone: (876) 630-5200 Facsimile Number: (876) 967-4972 E-mail address: cxcwzo@cxc.org Website: www.cxc.org Copyright © 2008, by Caribbean Examinations Council The Garrison, St Michael BB14038, Barbados CXC 30/G/SYLL 08 Contents RATIONALE .............................................................................................................................................. 1 AIMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 ORGANIZATION OF THE SYLLABUS .................................................................................................. 2 SUGGESTED TIME-TABLE ALLOCATION .......................................................................................... 2 FORMAT OF THE EXAMINATIONS ..................................................................................................... 3 CERTIFICATION AND DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS.................................................. 4 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS............................................................................. 5 NOTES TO TEACHERS ........................................................................................................................... 5 REGULATIONS FOR RESIT CANDIDATES......................................................................................... 7 REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS FROM PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS .............................................. 7 SECTION 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ............................................ 8 SECTION 2 – PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PROGRAM DESIGN ........................................................ 10 SECTION 3 – PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................... 12 SECTION 4 – APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................... 13 SECTION 5 – INFORMATION PROCESSING ..................................................................................... 15 SECTION 6 – WORDPROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND WEB PAGE DESIGN ...................... 16 SECTION 7 – SPREADSHEETS............................................................................................................... 19 SECTION 8 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................... 21 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT............................ 23 RECOMMENDED TEXTS ........................................................................................................................ 46 GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................................. 47 CXC 30/G/SYLL 08 ii
