TEACHER’S GUIDE

Name of School Somvubu Secondary School

TOPIC: Network Topologies

O Level Syllabus Pg. 23 (Communication and Networking)

CONCEPTS / SKILLS

 To draw and explain 5 network topologies, stating advantages and disadvantages for
each topology.

 To choose one best topology that best suits your school and justify your choice.

Subject Computer Science 0421

Level Form 4
Duration One Week

CALA Type Computers, Printer

DIMENSIONS / CRITERIA TO BE ASSESSED

 Drawing different network topologies.

 Describing different network topologies in detail.
 Stating advantages and disadvantages of different network topologies.

OBJECTIVES TO BE ASSESSED:
 Drawing different network topologies.
 Describing different network topologies in detail.
 Stating advantages and disadvantages of different network topologies.

CALA CONTEXT

 It has been observed that learners fail to identify network topologies especially under
exam conditions. The facilitator has decided to let learners to describe in full each
network topologies. The facilitator found it a best way to have the learners to state the
advantages and disadvantages and draw network topologies.

TEACHER'S NOTES
 Teacher to give advice learners of the dangers of plagiarism.

 Teacher to give advice to learners to produce well labelled diagrams.

 DIMENSIONS
Dimension/ Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Limited Achievement

Describing and 5 well explained 3 well explained 0 to 2 well explained

explaining topologies. topologies. topologies
network
topologies

[10]
[10-8] [7-5] [0-3]

Drawing and Drawing 5 well Drawing 3 well Drawing 2 well

labelling network labelled diagrams. labelled diagrams. labelled diagrams.
topologies

[10] [10- 8] [5- 7] [0 - 3]

To choose the best

topology suitable 4 well explained points 3 well explained 0 to 2 well explained
for your school of one stated topology points of one stated points of one stated
and justify your topology topology
choice.

[10] [5-7] [0 – 3]
[8- 10]
 LEARNERS GUIDE

Name of School Somvubu Secondary School

District Bubi

TOPIC Network Topologies

(Communication and Networking)

Date of Submission. __________________________

Name ____________________________
Candidate Number ____________________________

Subject Computer Science 0421

Level Form 4
Duration One Week
BACKGROUND
 OVER THE PAST DECADE PEOPLE HAVE INCREASINGLY MADE USE OF THE
INTERNET AND NETWORKING. THESE HAVE HELPED A LOT IN
INCREASING COMMUNICATION CHANNELS AT A REDUCED COST BECAUSE
NETWORKED COMPUTERS SHARE DATA AT A CHEAPER COST.

ACTIVITIES

 Drawing and explaining network topologies.

 Stating Advantages and Disadvantages of network topologies.
 Printing learner’s work.

CALA DESCRIPTION/HOW THE LEARNER WILL BE ASSESSED

The CALA will have two parts, Part A and Part B

Part A

Draw and explain any 5 Network Topologies which can be used to network your school
stating advantages and disadvantages for each. (20)

Part B

From the above-named topologies, choose the best topology suitable for your school and
justify your choice. (10)

CALA TIP

 You are reminded to make use of the internet for research.