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Key Stage 2 ICT

Pupils need to talk about what information they need and how they can find and use it

Children need to clarify through discussion what information they require, in order to search appropriately and to be more efficient in their retrieval. They should identify how they might find and use that information, and consider the most suitable information source, eg. CD-ROM, database or the internet.

Prepare information for development using ICT, including selecting suitable sources, finding information, classifying it and checking it for accuracy

By identifying relevant sources of information and using appropriate search strategies, children are able to retrieve successfully the information they need from CD-ROMs, databases and/or the internet, and become more efficient and effective in their research. Organising this information in the best way - for example, within a spreadsheet or database - will enable children to classify and use that information to answer specific questions. Children should consider the accuracy of the information retrieved, thereby becoming more aware of potential sources of bias.

Interpret information, to check it is relevant and reasonable and to think about what might happen if there were any errors or omissions
Given the potentially variable quality and reliability of sources of information, children need to become discerning in their use and acceptance of information, rather than merely accepting it at face value. Therefore, they need to gain an awareness of possible sources of error and bias, and consider the difference between opinion and fact.