Pupils should be able to:

• 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.
• Generate simple queries using AND/OR operators applied to data items within fields.
• Understand when to use ICT to solve a problem.

Pupils should be taught to:

• Use keywords when searching a database.
• Use single criterion find /search tools.
• Use advanced search tools using multiple criteria.
• Understand how to edit a query (Microsoft Access).