Information Technology (9626)
Cambridge International AS & A Level Information Technology (9626) is …
What you'll learn
Learners will:
Understand hardware, software, and operating systems
Explore networks, databases, and data management systems
Learn web development, multimedia, and digital communication technologies
Develop problem-solving and analytical skills using IT solutions
Apply project management and systems analysis techniques
Understand ethical, legal, and security issues in IT
Develop practical skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating IT solutions
What you'll learn
Learners will:
Study key historical periods and events as outlined in the syllabus (e.g., modern world history, revolutions, wars, political changes)
Understand the causes, consequences, and interpretations of historical events
Develop skills in critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources
Analyse historical evidence to form balanced, structured arguments
Understand historical concepts, including continuity, change, cause, effect, and significance
Apply historical knowledge to explain contemporary issues in context
What you'll learn
Learners will:
Understand physical geography: ecosystems, hazards, climate, water and resource management
Explore human geography: population, urbanisation, development, and globalisation
Analyse interactions between people and the environment
Develop fieldwork and geographical investigation skills
Interpret maps, graphs, and spatial data
Apply geographical theory to real-world contexts
Build critical thinking and analytical skills
What you'll learn
Microeconomics: Demand and supply, elasticity, production, costs, revenue, and market structures
Macroeconomics: National income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, and fiscal/monetary policy
International Economics: Trade, exchange rates, and balance of payments
Development Economics: Economic development, poverty, inequality, and strategies to improve living standards
Skills: Data interpretation, critical analysis, evaluation of policies, and application of economic theories to real-world situations
What you'll learn
Learners will:
Study key religious texts, particularly from the Old Testament, New Testament and selected biblical themes
Understand the historical and cultural background of religious writings
Analyse religious beliefs, teachings and practices
Develop skills in critical thinking, interpretation and evaluation of texts
Construct well-structured written arguments supported by evidence
Explore ethical, theological and philosophical questions raised by religion
What you'll learn
Learners will:
Understand computational thinking, including abstraction, decomposition and algorithms
Learn programming concepts such as variables, data types, selection, iteration and procedures
Develop skills in algorithm design, pseudocode and flowcharts
Explore data representation, including binary, hexadecimal, images and sound
Understand computer systems, hardware, software and operating systems
Learn about databases, data structures and file handling
Explore networks, the internet and cybersecurity
Develop strong problem-solving, logic and analytical skills
What you'll learn
Learners will:
Understand how businesses are formed, organised and managed
Explore key business functions: marketing, finance, operations and human resources
Develop skills in decision-making, problem-solving and strategic planning
Analyse business data, case studies and real-world scenarios
Learn how internal and external factors affect business performance and growth
Build strong evaluation and communication skills using business terminology
Afrikaans (9679)
This subject develops advanced Afrikaans language skills for academic, cultural, …
What you'll learn
Advanced grammar, vocabulary, and language structures
Skilled writing for essays, summaries, and formal communication
Literary analysis of prescribed Afrikaans texts
Understanding of themes, styles, and cultural context
Strong comprehension of a wide range of text types
Confident oral and written communication