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Resources Link is an e-resource, provided by OCR, for teachers of OCR qualifications. It provides descriptions of, and links to, a variety of independent teaching and learning resources that you may find helpful.

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These tasks are from skillsworkshop.org. They require the learner to use Google as the search engine to find images and information. They are then required to insert the images into a word document and resize them.

Using a Search Engine and inserting images into a word document

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 2 and 3Cost: FreeFormat: Web page with a link to a pdf document

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/resources/remembrance-day-functional-skills-ict-english-tasks

This resource is from skillsworkshop.org. It has three tasks where the learner composes, replies to and sends emails within a context.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3Cost: FreeFormat: Website with links to the tasks as pdf documents

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/resources/emails-work-functional-ict-task-sheets-x-3

Email – composing, sending and replying to emails

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This resource uses is from skillsworkshop.org. The learner has to enter text and use cut and paste skills to reorder the list. Hints on how cut and paste are also given.

My Day - Cutting and Pasting

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3Cost: FreeFormat: Website with a link to a PDF document

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/sites/skillsworkshop.org/files/resources/ict/e3cutpastechrono.pdf

A resource from skillsworkshop.org. It covers the standard for developing, presenting and communicating information. There is the potential to adapt to any level within this standard.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3Cost: FreeFormat: Website with a link to a PowerPoint presentation

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/sites/skillsworkshop.org/files/resources/E3L1L2%20Poor%20PowerPoints.ppt

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Curriculum linksThis PPT covers many aspects of the E3, L1, L2 Functional Skills ICT criteria including

Developing, presenting and communicating information.E3.6 Enter and develop different types of information to meet given needsE3.7 Bring together different types of information for a given purposeL1.7 Enter and develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet the requirements of straightforward tasks1.10 combine information within a publication for a familiar audience and purpose1.11evaluate own use of ICT tools 2.6 Enter, develop and refine information using appropriate software to meet requirements of a complex task. 2.9 Combine and present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience. 2.10 Evaluate the selection, use and effectiveness of ICT tools and facilities used to present information Source: Ofqual (September 2011). Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Criteria for ICThttp://www.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications‐assessments/89‐articles/238‐functional‐skills‐criteriaPlease refer to the resource download page on www.skillsworkshop.org for curriculum links and related resources.

Dec 2011. Kindly contributed by Helen Redman, Tameside College. Search for Helen on www.skillsworkshop.org

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/resources/poor-powerpoints

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This resource requires the learner to process numbers in a given spreadsheet.

Processing numbers in a given structure

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3Cost: Free, registration is requiredFormat: Website with a link to the task and data file

http://www.tes.co.uk/ResourceDetail.aspx?storyCode=6073792

This resource looks at using icons and shortcuts in words to complete a series of tasks. The tasks could be adapted to suit all levels at entry level.

Word Tasks

Microsoft Word buttons (keyboard shortcuts)

New file (Ctrl+N)

Bold text (Ctrl+B)

Align left text (Ctrl+L)

Centre text (Ctrl+E)

Justify text (Ctrl+J)

Cut text (Ctrl+X)

Copy text (Ctrl+C)

Paste text (Ctrl+V)

Spellchecker (F7)

Undo last action (Ctrl+Z)

Print preview

Print (Ctrl+P)

Save (Ctrl+S)

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 3

Cost: Free

Format: Word document

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/ict/docs/Microsoft_Word_Tasks.doc

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This resource from teach-ict.com looks at setting up a spreadsheet, formatting and using auto-sum.

Setting up and formatting a spreadsheet

Supports: Functonal Skills ICT Level 1 Cost: FreeFormat: Website with links to Excel documents

http://www.teach-ict.com/functional_skills/7_use_sw_meet_requirements/process_analyse_numerical_data/process_analyse_settingup_formatting.html

Level common vocabulary and recognising numbers up to ten.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1 and 2Cost: FreeFormat: PDF

http://www.bluesquarething.co.uk/funcict/examprep/showformulas.pdf

Guide to showing formula in Spreadsheets

Showing Formulae - Excel 2007 In an exam you need to be able to show the formulae you have used.

You'll almost always be asked for two printouts of a spreadsheet - one with the data values (the normal print) and one with the formulae.

The key thing to know is that the person marking your work needs to be able to see every word of the formulae - but they can live without seeing all the words and numbers. So this sort of print will be fine.

On the Formulas tab just click the Show Formulas button. You might need to make some columns a bit wider.

Tips: 1. To go back to a regular

view just click the same Show Formulas button again

2. Landscape format is often a good idea for formula views

3. If you resize columns to show the formulas properly then you'll probably need to resize them again when you go back to regular view.

http://www.teach-ict.com/functional_skills/7_use_sw_meet_requirements/process_analyse_numerical_data/process_analyse_settingup_formatting.html

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This resource covers basic formatting, inserting rows and columns and using SUM, MIN, MAX and AVG functions. There is an instruction sheet and work sheet within the workbook file for students to use.

General spreadsheet tasks - online auctions

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: FreeFormat: Website with link to an Excel document

http://www.teach-ict.com/software_skills/Excel07/general_tasks/general_tasks.html

This resource provides a blank template to create an email.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: Free trial for 30 days, subscription fee thereafterFormat: Website

http://www.guroo.info/the-guroo-service/free-functional-skills-resources/free-resources-for-ict-functional-skills/sing-to-win-interactive-task-2/

Composing an email

http://www.guroo.info/the-guroo-service/free-functional-skills-resources/free-resources-for-ict-functional-skills/sing-to-win-interactive-task-2/

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A document that has the theory covering secure passwords with a follow-up activity for students to demonstrate an understanding of their knowledge.

Secure passwords

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: Free student worksheets. Resources for teachers and additional material available upon registration. Format: Web page with a link to eWorksheets which are in word format.

http://www.hodderplus.co.uk/ocrictfunctionalskills/resources-for-students/index.asp

A website that has numerous helpsheets and exercises to support Functional ICT. The Letter layout guide illustrates how to layout a letter. There are links to additional examples and a task.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: FreeFormat: PDF

http://www.bluesquarething.co.uk/funcict/helpfiles/letterlayout.pdf

Letter Layout

Yours sincerely, (when you know the persons name) Yours faithfully, (when you don’t) Or (if you can’t remember which to use) Regards,

Mr A Anybody 12 Smith Street Toy Town Norfolk AB12 3CD

Today’s date

Miss A Student 1 Acacia Avenue Twinkle Town Suffolk CD45 6EF

Salutation

Subject heading

Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter.

Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter. Body of letter.

Complimentary Close

Miss A Student

Sender’s address

Recipient’s address

You can put this on the left or the right – you might be more used to a right alignment. If it’s going on the right make sure you use the Right Align button rather than trying to move it across with the space bar…

Dear Mrs Smith, or Dear Joan, – not Dear Joan Smith, Or Dear Sir or Madam

Often starts with Re: for example: Re: Functional Skills Exam Might be centred and bolded

Don’t indent – keep it to the left. Clear line break between paragraphs (use paragraphs!) Think about multiple line spacing

3‐4 blank lines space for signature

Your name (or the name of the person the letter is from) typed

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Three practical tasks taken from an old exam paper that provides a good starting point for preparing students for the exam.

Integrated Tasks

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: FreeFormat: Website with rtf and pdf files to download

http://www.bluesquarething.com/funcict/heart.htm

This resource has a step by step approach supported by practical tasks. The website provides the data files that is a good time-saver.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1 and 2Cost: £11.99Format: Book ISBN: 9780340984345

http://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/Product?Product=9780340984345

OCR Functional Skills ICT – Student’s Book

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This resource focuses on the ‘develop, present and communicate’ standard. It has a section on teaching the standards with opportunities to build on skills and apply them. Teachers notes are included. Worksheets are photocopiable. There is an accompanying CDROM.

Functional Skillsbuilders ICT

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: £47.94 You can register on the website and access a flipping book.Format: Website

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/worksheet/ma22leng-e3-w-estimating-and-measuring-length

It has 3 parts which look at what you need to cover, how to deliver with examiner’s tips and tasks for students to complete with markschemes. The source files are on the accompanying CDROM.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: £94.95Format: BOOK ISBN: 978-1-84618-323-2 or pdf or Book and pdf

http://www.axiseducation.co.uk/products/11345/how_to_pass_functional_skills/how_to_pass_functional_skills_ict_level_1.aspx

How to pass Functional Skills ICT Level 1


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This book combines step by step how to do tasks with problem solving tasks within contexts.

Functional skills ICT Levels 1 and 2

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 1Cost: £15.50Format: BOOK ISBN: 978-1-86005-965-0

http://www.ciatraining.co.uk/store_more_info.php?bID=01200010

This website has resources for students and teachers. A registration fee is required. Resources are interactive for students. Teachers resources are printable and have accompanying data files.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 1 and 2, Level 1 and 2

Cost: Some free resources, see website for other costs

Format: Website

http://www.what2learn.com

What2Learn

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Entering text that has been given covers entry Level 1 and changing its size is entry level 2

Entering text and changing text size

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 1 and 2Cost: FreeFormat: Website with links to Word documents, select exercise 2 from the list

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/resources/rooms-house-6-interactive-exercises

Rooms of the house - Changing text size – Exercise 2

April 2008. To download your own copies of this document visit: http://www.skillsworkshop.orgThis resource kindly contributed by Ginette Kriche. Suitable for Entry 1 Literacy (Rw/E1.1), ESOL (Rw/E1.1a), & E1-2 Skills for Life ICT

Retype the word shown in grey again on the row below and then change the size as shown:

bathroom Change the text size to 12 bedroom Change the text size to 18 classroom Change the text size to 10 dining room Change the text size to 16 garage Change the text size to 20 hall Change the text size to 10 kitchen Change the text size to 16 living room Change the text size to 8 stairs Change the text size to 18 toilet Change the text size to 10

Type your name here

Print one copy

This resource from skillsworkshop.org. Entering text that has been given covers entry Level 1 and formatting it is entry level 2

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Entry Level 1 and 2Cost: FreeFormat: Website with links to Word documents, select exercise 4 from the list

http://www.skillsworkshop.org/resources/rooms-house-6-interactive-exercises

Entering text and changing the format

Rooms of the house – formatting text – Exercise 4

April 2008. To download your own copies of this document visit: http://www.skillsworkshop.orgThis resource kindly contributed by Ginette Kriche. Suitable for Entry 1 Literacy (Rw/E1.1), ESOL (Rw/E1.1a), & E1-2 Skills for Life ICT

Retype the word shown in grey again on the row below and then change it to be Underlined italics or bold :

bathroom Underline the text bedroom Change the text to Italics classroom Change the text to bold dining room Underline the text garage Change the text to Italics hall Change the text to bold kitchen Underline the text living room Change the text to Italics stairs Change the text to bold toilet Underline the text

Type your name here

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This resource focuses on the ‘develop, present and communicate’ standard and some of the ‘find and select information’ standard. It has a section on teaching the standards with opportunities to build on skills and apply them. Teachers notes are included. There is an accompanying CDROM.

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 2Cost: £47.94Format: BOOK ISBN: 978-1-846-18-167-2 or pdf, register on the website and access a flipping book

http://www.axiseducation.co.uk/products/10579/functional_skillbuilders/functional_skillbuilders_ict/ict_level_2.aspx

Functional Skillsbuilders ICT

This resource has three parts and looks at what you need to cover, how to deliver with examiners tips and tasks for students to complete with markschemes. The source files are on the accompanying CDROM.

How to pass Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 2Cost: £95.94Format: Book ISBN: 978-1-84618-324-9


http://www.axiseducation.co.uk/products/10579/functional_skillbuilders/functional_skillbuilders_ict/ict_level_2.aspx


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This resource takes you through how to apply the IF function.

Using the IF function

Supports: Functional Skills ICT Level 2

Cost: Free

Format: PDF

http://www.teach-ict.com/software_skills/Excel07/ifthen/workbook/workbook.pdf

This resource looks at using the SUM function and creating a chart from data. It looks at which chart type is the most appropriate.


Cost: Free

Format: Website with a links to word and excel documents

http://www.teach-ict.com/software_skills/Excel07/charts/charts.html

Charts and Graphs

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Three practical tasks taken from an old exam paper that provides a good starting point for preparing students for the exam.

Integrated Tasks 1


Cost: Free

Format: Website

http://www.bluesquarething.co.uk/funcict/heart.htm

This resource is an integrated task with accompanying data files.


Cost: Free, login required

Format: PDF

http://www.bluesquarething.co.uk/funcict/tripactivitya.html

Integrated Tasks 2

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Resources Index

Entry Level 2

- Using a Search Engine and inserting

images into a word document

Entry Level 3

- Email - composing, sending and

replying to emails

- My day - cutting and pasting

- Poor Powerpoints

- Processing numbers in a given structure

- Word tasks

Level 1

- Setting up and formatting a spreadsheet

- Guide to showing formula in

spreadsheets

- General spreadsheet tasks - online

auctions

- Composing an email

- Secure passwords

click on a resource to go to the appropriate page.

- Letter layout

- Integrated tasks

- OCR Functional Skills ICT - Student’s

book

- Functional Skillsbuilders ICT

- How to pass Functional Skills ICT Level 1

- Functional Skills ICT Levels 1 and 2

- What2Learn

- Entering text and changing text size

- Entering text and changing the format

Level 2

- Functional Skillsbuilders ICT

- How to pass Functional Skills ICT Level 2

- Using the IF function

- Charts and graphs

- Integrated Tasks 1

- Integrated Tasks 2

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