This unit of work covers the following teaching objectives. Ensuring that these are met will form part of any medium term assessment and enable targets to be set.

Using data and information sources

• combine and refine information and data sources to answer and pose questions

Searching and selecting

frame searches in an appropriate and considered way in relation to the required results
• search for information, altering and developing the search as appropriate, checking findings for plausibility
• use search terms correctly

Organising and investigating

• save files using appropriate file names and organise files in a hierarchical folder structure
• identify the significant data required to solve a problem 
• design a questionnaire or data-collection sheet to collect relevant data
• recognise the structure and format of data that can support checking and correcting to remove errors after entry; recognise that data may not be plausible and that this affects results
• generate simple queries using AND/OR operators applied to data items within fields
• consider examples of electronic databases in everyday life
• check whether the ICT tools they use are appropriate for the task

Analysing and automating processes

• use automated processes to support consistency of style and presentation

Models and modelling

• recognise the difference between data, text and formulae in a computer model and organise these so that the model is fit for purpose

• recognise the limitations and opportunities of different layout formats and use these appropriately

Refining and presenting information

• match the content and style of their work to the audience and purpose

Communicating

• recognise the risks associated with the sharing of personal information digitally and to take actions to protect themselves

• select ICT tools which will support the development and accuracy of their work, and learn the benefits of checking, correcting and refining their work as it progresses
• explain the reasons for choices they have made
• understand when to use ICT to solve a problem