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CSEC® Information Technology Free Resources
LIST OF CONTENTS
CSEC® Information Technology Syllabus Extract
CSEC® Information Technology Syllabus
CSEC® Information Technology Key and Mark Scheme:
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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:
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Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
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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
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Published by the Caribbean Examinations Council
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CXC 30/G/SYLL 08
Contents
RATIONALE ..............................................................................................................................................
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AIMS
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ORGANIZATION OF THE SYLLABUS ..................................................................................................
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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.........................................................................................
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REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS FROM PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS ..............................................
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SECTION 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ............................................
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SECTION 2 – PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PROGRAM DESIGN ........................................................
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SECTION 3 – PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ...................................................................................
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SECTION 4 – APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ...........................................................................
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SECTION 5 – INFORMATION PROCESSING .....................................................................................
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SECTION 6 – WORDPROCESSING, PRESENTATION AND WEB PAGE DESIGN ......................
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SECTION 7 – SPREADSHEETS...............................................................................................................
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SECTION 8 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT..........................................................................................
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GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT............................
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RECOMMENDED TEXTS ........................................................................................................................
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GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................................
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