MS Access Lesson – Validation and Sorting KS3/KS4 ICT

This fully resourced ICT lesson teaches students how to use validation rules and sorting techniques in Microsoft Access to maintain data accuracy and organise information effectively. It is part of a six-lesson series modelled around the EDEXCEL IGCSE ICT specification but suitable for any curriculum.

**The lesson is built around a Ferrari World theme park (UAE) case study and includes:
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Literacy, numeracy, and thinking settler activity

Flashcards for all key terms

Explainer slides for step-by-step instruction

Practical activities for applying validation rules and sorting data

Two teacher tutorial videos

MP4 and YouTube video formats for flexibility

Google quizzes for retrieval practice (basic and advanced)
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Full series topics:**

Data Types and Data Entry

Key Relationships and Key Types

Validation & Sorting

Queries & Operators

Reports & Mail Merge

Revision (37 flashcards and a range of revision activities)

This lesson has been successfully used with English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in an international school setting, providing clear, accessible instructions and practical activities that ensure all learners can progress with confidence.

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