ICT IGCSE Edexcel Unit 5 – Applying ICT: Software Evaluation Lesson

This fully resourced ICT IGCSE Edexcel Unit 5 lesson covers the topic of software evaluation. It is designed for flexible use in both classroom and distance learning settings, with clear guidance, interactive activities, and keyword-focused tasks.

The lesson includes:

An 8–12 minute teacher video screencast providing guidance on how to use the lesson effectively, plus insights and explanations of key concepts

Literacy, numeracy, and thinking settler activity

Kagan activity for keyword acquisition (Quiz-Quiz-Trade or relay activity)

Main activity focused on the key topic of software evaluation

Plenary activity

A set of lesson-specific keyword cards

An EAL keyword focus activity sheet

This lesson was created during the Covid-19 lockdown and works well as an “out of the box” self-study or homework resource. The PowerPoint also contains in-class activities (such as Quiz-Quiz-Trade and group work) in the resources section at the end of the file, which can easily be moved into the main lesson for traditional teaching.

The full ICT IGCSE Edexcel Unit 5 scheme of work includes seven lessons:

Correct use of software types

Types of data

Software purpose, Part A

Software purpose, Part B

Checking tools

Software evaluation

End of unit revision – activities, all 23 keyword flashcards, and a self-marking online test

Modules 4, 5, and 6 are presented in a new updated style compared to Modules 1–3, featuring a wider variety of activities and a clearer, more colourful design for ease of use.

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