Facilities

The Department operates three ICT suites, each with 31 PCs, projector, laser printer, colour inkjet and scanners,

based around a Windows 2003/XP network. S13 also features an interactive whiteboard. Available software includes:

 

AS/A2 Information and Communication Technology

AS and A2 ICT follow the OCR Specification. The courses consist of theory and coursework, with the final marks being broken down as follows:

AS Theory Paper 1 - 30%
AS Theory Paper 2 - 30%
AS Sturctured Tasks - 40%

A2 Theory Paper 1 - 30%
A2 Theory Paper 2 - 30%
A2 Project - 40%

Courses are taught by Mr Timmins, Dr Wilcox and Mr Herrington

 

GCSE Information Technology

GCSE ICT follows the OCR 1994 A specification. The course consists of theory and coursework, with the final marks being broken down as follows:

GCSE Theory Paper 1 - 20%
GCSE Theory Paper 3 - 20%
Project 1a: Communication - 15%
Project 1b: Data Handling - 15%
Project 2: Modelling - 30%

Projects 1a and 1b are completed in Year 10, and Project 2 in Year 11. Exams are sat at the end of Year 11. The course is taught by Mr Timmins and Dr Wilcox

 

Staffing

Mr J.Timmins - Head of Department and ICT Coordinator
Dr P.Wilcox
Mr M.Herrington
Mr T.Murray
Mr J.P.Taylor

 

Extra Curricular Activities

ICT suites are open at lunchtime and after school to allow pupils to produce work or practice their ICT skills. A broadband connection is available throughout the School for research on the Internet and to provide access to email. Several clubs run after school, including the supervised games nights, Web Design Club and TMFM Radio, AGSB's internet radio station.

 

Initial Teacher Training

The Department is affiliated with Manchester Metropolitan University and provides mentoring for several trainees each academic year. Mentoring is headed by Mr J. Timmins and also undertaken by other department staff. Trainees enjoy a broad school-based experience covering years 7-13 and are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities.

 

Cross-Curricular ICT at KS4

The Certificate of Achievement in the Use of ICT

Pupils at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys are expected to apply their knowledge of, understanding of and skill with ICT to work in other subject areas. At Key Stage 4, Years 10 & 11, pupils compile a portfolio of subject work which uses ICT. Pupils can also include the best examples of their ICT work from Key Stage 3. Samples of work are sent to the ICT Department (in S10) by subject teachers and by pupils.

The work is assessed by the subject teachers against a set of 27 ICT based criteria, drawn from best practice. At the end of Year 11 those pupils who achieve at least ten criteria are awarded a Certificate of Achievement in the Use of ICT. Pupils who achieve fewer than the minimum are provided with a Statement of Achievement in the Use of ICT.

Follow the link above to view a PowerPoint presentation about the scheme.

Follow the link above to view/download a copy of the Portfolio Mark Sheet and the Teacher Guidance document. Both documents are in Microsoft Word format.

 

Information Technology

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