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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER Discussion ICT GCSE Success
3 STUDIES Use of computer Pg 6-9
- Types of computers Guided discovery Letts Revise GCSE IT pg 29-31
- Uses of computer Visual aids Computer Studies- Cambridge Edition
- Hardware – components of Explanation pp 45-91
the general purpose computer
o Input devices
o The CPU
o Output Devices
o Storage devices and
media
Computer processing power
Data Types Discussion Computer Studies by Noel Kalicharan
2 - Numbers, characters, strings Use of computer Chapter 2
- Arrays Guided discovery Letts Revise GCSE Pg 22-23
- Data structures for solving Visual aids Computer Studies- Cambridge Edition
data problems using the Explanation PP 30-32
computer Homework

3 Operating Systems and Applications Discussion ICT GCSE Success pg 26 -27

Software(Generic) Use of computer Computer Studies- Cambridge Edition
- Types of O/S Guided discovery PP 92-105
- Operating environments and Visual aids
Interface features Explanation
- Advantages/Disadvantages of Research
different interface
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Applications Software Discussion /Use of Computers www.ictlounge.com
3 - Types of applications www.igcseinfo.net
software Limited practical work Data Processing 2nd edition by
- Word-processors Professor Libati
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Desktop Publishing
- Communications,
Multimedia, and Web
design
-Integrated packages
-tailor made packages
-Special purpose packages
2 Typical problems solved by Discussion /Use of Computers www.ictlounge.com
generic packages www.igcseinfo.net
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G10 TERM II

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3 Applications of Computers and their Social For every Application description Computer Studies- Noel. K
Economic implications of input, processing and output Pg 28-31
Computer Studies- Cambridge
- Commercial and general data processing Edition
systems

Applications of Computers and their Social For every Application description Computer Studies- Noel. K
3 Economic implications of input, processing and output Pg 28-31
Computer Studies- Cambridge
- Monitoring and Control systems Edition pp 216-238

3 Computer Viruses For every Application description Computer Studies- Noel. K

Hacking and other Computer Crimes of input, processing and output Pg 28-31
Computer Studies- Cambridge
Edition pp 225-227
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Applications of Data/ Comm. Discussions/ Use of Computers Letts GCSE Success
4 Networks
-The internet
-www
-e-mail
- e-commerce
-on-line shopping
-advertising
- Video conferencing
-file transfer
-Search engines
-News Groups
Draw backs and precautions e.g
spread of viruses over a network

Operating systems II Discussions/ Use of Computers Letts GCSE Success

Types of processing systems
3 -Single
-Multiuser
-Batch processing
-Realtime processing
-Online systems
Data Validation and Verification Discussions/ Use of Computers Letts GCSE Success
3 Definitions
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G11 TERM I
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File Organisation(I) Discussions/ Use of Computers Letts ICT Pg 50
-Direct Access Files
2 - Serial Access Files
-Updating
- Merging & Additions/ Deletions
- File Generations
File Organisation(II) Discussions/ Use of Computers An Introduction to Computer
2 -Protection methods Studies N Kalicharan pg. 30
-Encryption
-Decryption
- Backup
- Power protection
- Brownouts & UPS
2 Application of Computer(II) Discussions/ Use of Computers An Introduction to Computer
- EFTPOS Studies pp 31-33
- E-commerce
- Hospital Patient monitoring
Systems
- Education and Training
- Use of the internet
- Web features
- Search Engines
- Ordering and other
applications
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Applications(II) Discussions An Introduction to Computer
4 -Stock control/order processing Use of computers Studies pp 31-33
-weather forecasting
Image processing
-nuclear power plants
-Traffic control and survey
Robotics
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GRADE 11 TERM 2

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2 Data Communications and Networks Discussions/ Use of Computers Computers and information
- Concept of a Network systems By L Long
- Advantages of Network
- Disadvantages of networks
- Network Hardware requirements
- Network Software requirements
- Network Topologies / Hardware
- Client Server Systems

Applications of Computer Networks Discussions/ Use of Computers Computers and information

3 - WAN/LANS systems By L Long
- Wireless Communication
- Internet search engines
- FTP
- Web Servers
- E-Commerce
- Internet Banking
- Online shopping
- E-mail/internet e-mail (internet mail)
- VPN
- Mobile Phones etc
Application Packages (II) Hands on practical Computers and information
4 Word-processing (Practical Work) systems , L Long
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentation Software
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G 11 TERM 3

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3 Concept of a program Discussions Computer studies
- Sequence Dry run exercises N Kalicharan
- Selection
- Repetition
High level languages
Low level languages
3 Concept of a program Discussions Computer studies
-pseudocode Dry run exercises N Kalicharan
- algorithms
-pseudocode structures
(pre-constructs/post constructs)
3 Introduction to Logic Gates and Logic networks Exposition method Computer Studies- Cambridge
Logic gates Discussions Edition.
Truth tables Dry run exercises Pp 247-282
Combinational Logic Circuits with two inputs
Combinational Logic Circuits with 3 inputs
Designing simple logic circuits
Testing logic circuits
Introduction to system analysis and design Computer studies
3 -stages of the SDLC N Kalicharan
-Details of each stage
- Practical work
Concept/scope of modules and structured
programming
Stating problems/designing algorithms
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2 Algorithm tools Discussions Computer studies
- Top Down design Dry Run Exercises N Kalicharan
- Structure diagrams
- Flowcharts
- Libraries, procedures and subroutines
2 Concept of a program (II) Discussions Computer studies
- Assemblers Dry Run Exercises N Kalicharan
- Compilers
- Interpreters

GRADE 12 TERM 1

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Systems and communication Discussions Computer studies and
2 - Nature of Batch, online, multi-access Dry Run Exercises Information technology
- Real-time systems
- Multitasking and networked systems
- Process control systems

Management of files; directories Discussions Computer studies p259

2 Dry Run Exercises
- Need for and use of facilities to copy,
move list deleted, sort and print
- Use of Subdirectories

Peripheral device control Discussions GCSE ICT Letts Edition p82-84

2 - Use of buffers Dry Run Exercises
- Interrupts and interrupt priorities
- Polling
- Handshaking
- Check sums

GRADE 12 TERM 2
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Computers and their social economic Use of Computers Computers and Information
implications Discussions Systems. L Long
3 - Deskilling
- Benefits to unions and
managements of new technology
- Privacy and data integrity
- Security and Reliability
Computers and their social economic Use of Computers Computer Studies – N
3 implications Discussions Kalicharan

- Data Protection Legislation

- Consequences of System Failure

- Changes to existing products and

services

- Changes in employment/re-training
JOINT/ GROUP PROJECT Practical plus field research Computer Studies – N
3 Formulating objectives Kalicharan- Systems Analysis
Setting up Technical objectives
Documentation and Designing
Write up for Analysis and specifications
System Design and Prototyping/Blueprints
Data capture/I/O/Validation /Security
Implementation- Algorithms design
Programming
Program testing

Changeover
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GRADE 12 TERM 3

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2 Revisions Grade 10 work Past papers
1 Revision Grade 11 Work Past papers
1 Revision Grade 12 Work Project principles – scenario Specimen paper
study