Information Systems for You : Secondary: Oxford University Press

Information Systems for You has a deserved reputation for underpinning knowledge. Exam board recommended, it provides full coverage of today’s secondary courses in ICT subjects.

The fourth edition of this world-leading text has been revised and updated to include even more exercises and activities to build skills in popular software packages. In addition to new diagrams, cartoons and photographs, the book has a new lively, interactive, clear text design.

Divided into 2 sections - the first covering material for the theory examination and the second focusing on skills assessment - the book aims to develop both the theoretical and practical skills required to solve common problems independently.

Author Credentials: Stephen Doyle

With a background in the computer industry and over 33 years of teaching, examining and assessing experience in ICT at all levels, Stephen Doyle has a sound understanding of common issues faced by both students and teachers when learning and teaching ICT.

Investigations encouraging independent research and involving the use of particular skills to present findings
Test yourself sections at the end of each chapter assess students on material covered, helping embed key information and reinforce skills
Things to do sections include a variety of different problems and the latest examination-style questions to enable continual assessment throughout, as well as at the end of each chapter
IT tasks provide the opportunity to complete additional activities relevant to today’s students, helping embed key concepts and further develop skills

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