1. GCSE ICT Year 9 Project 1a Introduction

2. OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson you will: Understand what Project 1a is about Understand what is needed to succeed in this coursework Understand the need for a purpose for your careers booklet Be able to discuss and evaluate different sources of information

3. Year 9 Two pieces of coursework Project 1a - careers booklet Project 1b – simple database Maximum mark is 28 for each A* grade boundary is 54/56 You are ALL capable of A* Aim for 100% Mini Project 1a website on the Intranet as well at www.mrhennessey.comIntranet www.mrhennessey.com Coursework lunchtime club

4. Project 1a Mark Scheme Hierarchical mark scheme 21 marks available in main section 7 add-on marks 4 marks for spelling and grammar Each band has a range of marks eg. 20-21 Work needs to be done well to achieve higher mark in a band Mark scheme on mini Project 1a websitewebsite

5. Project 1a Folder Structure ICT Year 9 Project 1a GraphicsBooklet Coursework sections Project 1bBackup Project 1a GraphicsBooklet Coursework sections Project 1b

6. Project 1a e-portfolio All of your files, even those done at home, need to be saved in your Project 1a folder The backup folder should have a copy of every file as well Good idea to have a USB drive set up the same as your ICT folders There needs to be a link on your Project 1a e-portfolio page to every file in your Project 1a folder e-portfolio demo

7. Project 1a Word Page Layout All Word files must have the same layout They must use the same fonts for headings and body text All formatting must be the same throughout All pages must have a left margin of 5 cm A professional looking font that is size 12 must be used Headings can be a little more ‘casual’ and must be bigger The header must contain: Project 2 Your full forename and surname Candidate No:0000 (will change 0000 at a later date) The footer must contain: Newport High School No. 29150 Page Example layout

8. The Booklet Front cover with title, image(s) and your name Back cover with list of websites used Six pages with a different career on each one Each page to have the same types of information on it Must include an image for each, the salary and qualifications as well as some written section(s) Do not needs lots of written information just a brief summary See example on next page

9. The Booklet

10. Section 1 – The Purpose Get into groups of four or five You have five minutes to come up with: different target audiences reasons why they would want a booklet about different careers

11. Section 1 – The Purpose

12. Different target audiences: Year 9 pupils GCSE pupils A-level pupils Adults Reasons for careers booklet: ‘Year 9 pupils are going to choose their GCSE options this year and will need information about the qualifications needed for a particular career’.

13. Section 1 – The Purpose You have 10 minutes to write your purpose up in Word Remember the page layout criteria Include the following: Your target audience The reasons why they would need the booklet Any design considerations relating to your target audience The information that is going to be in the booklet including qualifications, salary and suitable images The six careers you are going to include (not the same as your friends)

14. Section 1 – Sources of Information Get into groups of four or five You have five minutes to come up with: A list of different sources of information on different careers What are the advantages and disadvantages of each source

15. Section 1 – Sources of Information

16. Sources include: The Internet School careers library The local library Clipart Magazines & newspapers

17. Homework 1.Complete the Purpose section 2.Complete the Possible Sources section