Information Technology for CSEC® Examinations 3rd Edition

Designed to develop IT skills and knowledge relevant to the Caribbean and wider world in the 21st Century, IT for CSEC® Examinations 3rd edition focuses on helping students attain the best possible grade in their examinations while ensuring they are well equipped for further education and fulfilling careers in IT-related fields.

Syllabus match

Chapters grouped into 3 clear sections to mirror the 3 examination profiles. To aid teaching, each chapter closely mapped to the order of the 2018 CSEC® IT syllabus.

Caribbean context

Examples and activities reflect typical Caribbean contexts, incorporating technology and resources that students can access and afford.

Active Learning

Individual and group activities provide opportunities for active learning throughout the book.

Productivity tools

Provides clearly sequenced activity-based learning, exposing students to the most up-to-date version of Microsoft Office programs, ensuring workplace flexibility and transferable skills.

Python and Pascal

Python and Pascal are demonstrated side by side, offering familiarity but also industry-leading practice needed for programming careers in the 21st Century.

Assessment

‘In-text questions’ (ITQs) check student understanding throughout the text, whilst multiple choice, structured questions and specimen papers provide valuable exam practice.

SBA support

SBA skills are integrated throughout using practical activities in the context of a recurring ‘real-world’case study. The SBA chapter with sample project then guides students to gain top marks.