Essential ICT A Level: Essential ICT for WJEC AS Level (Studentbook) (Essential ICT) - Softcover

Stephen Doyle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1850084130 ISBN 13: 9781850084136

Publisher: Folens Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

A new series for ICT at A Level, written by Stephen Doyle, probably the most well known and highly regarded author of ICT resources for 14-19 year olds. Essential ICT offers unrivalled support for the new 2008 WJEC A level specification.

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Review:

This is the best ICT book I have ever seen...I would get one even if you just buy yourself one. Lots of good questions that you can use as examples. --TES ICT Forum

This book is well presented and feels up-to-date with colour-coded sections, good quality images being used and case studies/examples which are current and interesting. The main content for each topic area has been written in a clear and concise way, being easily understood by 6th form students. At the end of each topic, a summary mind map is provided in order to clarify the main points from within the text this really does help the reader to clarify what was previously covered and I found this to be particularly helpful. The book also includes questions in every topic area to test understanding, with sample student answers and examiner feedback being given something that is not always given in other ICT textbooks, but which really does clarify how the work is marked which should help aid student reflection on their own answers. Overall, this is a very well organised and up-to-date textbook which matches the specification well and will definitely help those following the WJEC specification. --TES Review Bank, October 08

Synopsis:

Essential ICT offers unrivalled support for the new 2008 WJEC A level specification. In this textbook, underpinning knowledge is clearly explained with the use of full-colour double-page spreads providing information in accessible, bite-sized chunks. The content is explicitly tailored to the new exam board specifications with activities designed to reinforce learning. The book provides integrated assessment support throughout to help boost grades with advice and guidance on exam preparation - typically only found in revision guides. It includes exam style practice questions with exemplar model answers, mark schemes and examiner commentary, and summary mindmaps. Key terminology is clearly defined to support its accurate usage. All terms are provided in context, relevant to the subject matter to aid retention. There is a full glossary of key terms and phrases along with end of topic questions. Up to date, student-friendly business case studies are provided to help students link theory to practice in a meaningful and relevant way. Additional features include, exam style questions relating to the case studies for knowledge reinforcement.

About this edition

• Publisher: Folens Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1850084130
• ISBN 13: 9781850084136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244