Pupils should be able to:

• Combine and refine information and data sources to answer and pose questions.
• 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.
• Identify the significant data required to solve a problem.
• Generate simple queries using AND/OR operators applied to data items within fields.
• Use automated processes to support consistency of style and presentation.
• Recognise the limitations and opportunities of different layout formats and use these appropriately.
• Explain the reasons for choices they have made.

Pupils should be taught to:

• Create a query based on a table or form (Microsoft Access).
• Create report based on a query (Microsoft Access).
• Search the database for specific information using keywords.
• Present the information so that it can be viewed and printed easily.
• Understand that reports can include images and graphs (Microsoft Access).
• Understand that information can be exported from a database for use with another program.