GCSE 2012 reforms: Supporting you every step of the way
We want to ensure that you have all the information and support you need to continue to teach our GCSE in ICT with confidence.
Take a look at the wide range of resources we offer for teaching and learning:
Training
Edexcel training is designed to fit around you, with an option of face-to-face, online or customised training so you can choose where, when and how you want to be trained.
During the 2012 summer term, we will be running free face-to-face and online events on the impact of GCSEs going linear for ICT.
For more information, visit www.edexcel.com/training or email trainingbookings@edexcel.com.
Subject Advisor
If you have any questions about the specification, or if there's anything you're unsure of, please don't hesitate to contact Gareth Byrne, the ICT Subject Advisor, and his team on 0844 372 2186 or email TeachingICT@pearson.com.
Helping you plan and implement your Edexcel GCSE specification in a linear way
You'll find all the planning documents referred to below under the Teacher Support Materials category on the relevant web page.
Course planners
Our course planners are designed to help you with long-term planning and give you guidance on how to structure the GCSE ICT course so you're prepared to deliver the new linear format.
Schemes of work
Our schemes of work for unit 1 and unit 2 will help you with planning and delivery, and give you guidance on how to structure the units plus some useful ideas and activities linked to specific sections of the specification.
Lesson plans
Free, editable lesson plans and resources are available for both unit 1 and unit 2 to help you deliver the GCSE ICT course.
Exam preparation
ResultsPlus is our free online service giving instant and detailed analysis of your students’ exam and mock performance – helping you to help your students more effectively. Download our GCSE support flyer to see how ResultsPlus can support you through the shift to linear assessment.
News for 2012: Free examWizard online!
Prepare your students thoroughly for their exams with examWizard, an easy-to-use, free service for GCSE ICT. examWizard helps with the move to linear by providing a large bank of past paper questions so that you have the resources you need for ongoing assessment throughout the course.
Look out for an online demonstration from autumn 2012. Find out more about examWizard here.
Supporting you with the delivery and marking of controlled assessment
We're now providing you with even better support for controlled assessment, including information, resources and training to help you plan, run and mark controlled assessment with confidence.
Online support and guidance
From summer 2012, we'll be enhancing our online support for controlled assessment. Our website will include FAQs and free, downloadable support materials specific to ICT.
Any questions?
For more information on the support available for GCSE ICT, download our support flyer or talk to a member of our ICT team on 0844 372 2186 or by emailing TeachingICT@pearson.com.
You can also read our FAQs about the GCSE reforms and find out more about the GCSE 2012 reforms here.