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π Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417)
A globally recognised qualification designed to develop practical ICT skills and theoretical knowledge for the digital age.
π Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education
π Syllabus Code: 0417
π Levels: Core and Extended
ποΈ Exams: June & November series
π Syllabus Code: 0417
π Levels: Core and Extended
ποΈ Exams: June & November series
π Paper 1: Theory β 1h 45m (100 marks, 40%)
π» Paper 2: Practical β 2h (80 marks, 30%)
π Paper 3: Practical β 2h (80 marks, 30%)
π» Paper 2: Practical β 2h (80 marks, 30%)
π Paper 3: Practical β 2h (80 marks, 30%)
π Theory Topics: Hardware, software, networks, IT applications, security, the systems life cycle.
π οΈ Practical Skills: Document production, databases, spreadsheets, website authoring, presentations.
π οΈ Practical Skills: Document production, databases, spreadsheets, website authoring, presentations.
π Syllabus Breakdown
1. Types & Components of Computer Systems
- Hardware and software
- Main components of computer systems (CPU, RAM, ROM)
- Operating systems
- Types of computer
2. Input & Output Devices
- Manual and automatic input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, sensors)
- Output devices (monitor, printer, speaker, plotter)
3. Storage Devices & Media
- Magnetic, optical, solidβstate storage
- Comparing capacity, speed, portability, durability
4. Networks & the Effects of Using Them
- LAN, WAN, WiβFi, Bluetooth, VPN
- Network hardware and security threats
5. The Effects of Using IT
- Microprocessors in everyday life
- Health, safety, environmental and social impacts
6. ICT Applications
- Banking, retail, healthcare, education, industry
- Communication applications (email, video conferencing)
7. The Systems Life Cycle
- Analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, evaluation
8. Safety & Security
- Physical safety, data security, passwords, encryption, backups, firewalls, antiβvirus
π οΈ Practical Skills (Papers 2 & 3)
Document Production
- Mail merge, templates, styles, tables
- Headers, footers, page layout, proofing tools
Databases
- Creating tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports
- Validation and verification
Spreadsheets
- Formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, IF, VLOOKUP)
- Charts, conditional formatting, goal seek
Website Authoring
- HTML basics: headings, lists, tables, links, images
- CSS for styling, navigation and accessibility
Presentations
- Master slides, animations, transitions, speaker notes
- Embedding multimedia, audience handouts
β¨ Why choose APEIRON for IGCSE ICT?
π₯οΈ Fully equipped Windows labs
Handsβon practice for the practical paper (Edexcel and CIE).
Handsβon practice for the practical paper (Edexcel and CIE).
π¨βπ« Experienced instructors
Specialist teachers who know both syllabuses inside out.
Specialist teachers who know both syllabuses inside out.
π Past paper focus
Regular mock exams and detailed feedback using real past papers.
Regular mock exams and detailed feedback using real past papers.
π Proven results
Our students consistently achieve top grades in IGCSE ICT.
Our students consistently achieve top grades in IGCSE ICT.
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