ICT – File Manager – IGCSE Edexcel Unit 6 Software Skills (Lesson 1 of 11)

This lesson is part of an 11-lesson scheme of work designed to prepare students for the Edexcel IGCSE ICT Paper 2 exam (Unit 6 – Software Skills). It introduces key file management skills that are essential for organising, storing, and retrieving digital work efficiently.

The lesson includes:

Video tutorials covering content from Lessons 1–10

Interactive progress checks (online quizzes with instant feedback for Lessons 1–8)

Literacy, numeracy, and “think” starter activities

A cross-curricular theme to give learning context

Stretch questioning and activities to challenge higher-ability learners

Literacy mat

Lesson plan template

This 11-lesson mini scheme of work has proved invaluable in covering seemingly basic but often overlooked software skills, ensuring students are confident and organised ahead of their practical exam.

Full 11-lesson sequence:

File Manager (this resource)

Word, Part A – Climate Change Project

Word, Part B – Climate Change Project

PowerPoint, Part A – Liverpool FC Project

PowerPoint, Part B – Liverpool FC Project

Excel – English Premier League Project

Excel – Fortnite Project

Excel – SpaceX Project

First Test Lesson – WW2 Project

Post Test Feedback and All Tutorials

Final Test – Solar Company Project

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