The ITGS case study, N & Q Investments, is the stimulus material for the research investigation required for the May 2009 Higher Level Paper 3. All of the work related to the case study should reflect the integrated approach explained in the ITGS Guide.

Students should consider the N & Q Investments with respect to:

• relevant IT systems in a social context
• both local and global areas of impact
• social and ethical impacts on individuals and societies
• current challenges and solutions
• future developments

Students should research real-life situations similar to N & Q Investments and relate their findings to first-hand experience wherever possible. Primary and secondary research should be used including guest speakers, personal interviews, email correspondence.

Assessment

The investigative work done with this case study will prepare students for questions in paper 3, consisting of 25% of the final mark. Paper 3 will be a one-hour examination consisting of three questions assessing objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8. Additional information may be provided in the examination questions to allow students to generate new ideas.

The maximum mark for this paper is 30 marks.


The N & Q Investments Case Study is listed below as an attachment.



Sources:
IBO ITGS Curriculum Guide for May 2006 Assessment.