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ICT mapping of Functional Skills - KS3

Mapping to aid curriculum planning

Key Processes

Functional skills level 1

National Strategy Framework Y8

Finding information

 

2.1a) consider systematically the information needed to solve a problem, complete a task or answer a question, and explore how it will be used.

 

 2.1b) use and refine search methods to obtain information that is well matched to purpose, by selecting appropriate sources.

 

2.1c) collect and enter quantitative and qualitative information checking its accuracy

 

 

 

Find and select information:

 

1.1select and use appropriate sources of ICT based and other forms of information

 

2.1access, navigate and search internet sources of information purposefully and effectively

 

 

2.2 use appropriate search techniques to locate and select relevant information

 

 

2.3use information from a variety of sources and evaluate its match to requirements and fitness for purpose

1 Finding information:

 

o    use information from primary or secondary sources and know when to choose the different types1.2

o    recognise how the content and style of information can influence the message it gives and that data can be distorted and misused

o    justify the use of particular information sources to support an investigation or presentation, and devise and apply criteria to evaluate how well various information types support a task

o    select information from a range of sources and assess the potential value of the information for a task

o    frame searches in an appropriate and considered way in relation to the required results for a more complex problem

o    use basic logical operators and apply these when searching for information

o    understand that the different ways in which search engines work can affect which information is returned

o    acknowledge all sources, recognising copyright and other constraints

 

 

 

Developing ideas

 

2.2a select and use ICT tools and techniques appropriately, safely and efficiently

 

2.2b) solve problems by developing, exploring and structuring information, and deriving new information for a particular purpose.

 

2.2c) test predictions and discover patterns

 And relationships, exploring, evaluating and developing models by changing their rules and values.

 

2.2d) design information systems and suggest improvements to existing systems.

 

2.2e) use ICT to make things happen by planning, testing and modifying sequences of instructions, recognising where a group of instructions needs repeating and automating frequently used processes by constructing efficient procedures that are fit for purpose.

 

 

2.2f) bring together, draft and refine information, including through the combination of text, sound and image

 

 

 

 

Use ICT systems:

 

2.1 use ICT to plan and organise work

 

Develop, present and communicate:

 

1.1 enter, organise, develop, refine and format information, applying editing techniques to meet needs

 

1.2 use appropriate page layout

 

1.3 format text to maximize clarity and enhance presentation.

 

1.4 Obtain, insert, size, crop and position images that are fit for purpose

 

3.2 produce information that is fit for purpose and audience using accepted layouts as appropriate.

 

4.2  review and modify work as it progresses to ensure the result is fit for purpose and audience

 

5.9 Bring together and organise components of images and text.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Developing ideas:

 

o    identify the key elements of a problem and represent components in a plan

 

o    automate simple processes by harnessing software tools; recognise where automation tools, such as filtering, can be used to improve safety when using the internet

 

o    combine variables within a model in different ways to form rules

 

o    recognise that the rules contained within a model determine its output, and make more complex predictions based on several variables

 

o    amend existing simple models by changing variables and formulae

 

o    identify whether a model has an appropriate set of variables to make it suitable for a particular purpose, and assess its accuracy by comparing its outcomes with those from other sources

 

o    use precision and accurate syntax when framing instructions

 

o    test and refine sequences in order to achieve specific outcomes

 

o    recognise that sequencing instructions is fundamental to a wide range of ICT applications

 

 

 

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Communicating information.

 

2.3a) use a range of ICT tools to present information in forms that are fit for purpose and, meet audience needs and suit content.

 

2.3b) communicate and exchange information (including digital communication) effectively, safely and responsibly

 

2.3c) use technical terms appropriately and correctly.

 

 

Use ICT systems:

 

1.3 Select and use software applications to meet needs and solve given problems

 

4.4 understand the need to stay safe and to respect others when using ICT based communication.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Communicating

 

o    plan communication projects and select the appropriate communication (type, length, media) for the intended audience (considering audience needs and expectations), purpose and environment

 

o    reflect on the work of others to help plan and amend their communications and understand how effective presentations or publications address specific audience needs and expectations

 

o    draft, refine and structure their work using a combination of ICT tools to convey meaning more effectively

 

o    modify and develop text, images, tables and sounds from several sources within the structure of a piece of work

 

o    extract, combine and modify relevant information for a specific purpose, and structure and sequence this to meet audience needs

 

o    use a range of ICT tools efficiently to refine the presentation of information for a specific purpose

 

o    select appropriate methods of exchanging digital information and recognise that the format affects the method of exchange

 

o    use digital communications for the sharing and collaborative development of ideas for a variety of purposes

 

o    work in a safe and responsible way when communicating with others

 

 

Evaluating

 

2.4a) review, modify and evaluate work as it progresses, reflecting critically and using feedback.

 

2.4b) reflect on their own and others' use of ICT to help them develop and improve their ideas and the quality of their work.

 

2.4c reflect on what they have learnt and use these insights to improve

future work.

 

 

 

 

 

Develop, present and communicate:

 

3.2 produce information that is fit for purpose and audience using accepted layouts as appropriate.

 

4.1evaluate the effectiveness of ICT tools to meet presentation needs

 

4.2 review and modify works as it progresses to ensure the result is fit for purpose and audience.

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4 Evaluating

 

  • improve the quality of outcomes for specific audiences and purposes by using a range of ICT tools

 

  • make and use simple success criteria that ensure fitness for purpose

 

  • justify the process they use in relation to the task

 

  • gather and use feedback to inform future work

 

  • reflect on their previous work and learning in order to improve their work