Information & Communication Technology

Grade 09 – Tute

Syllabus

FIRST TERM

1. Prepares specifications for purchasing a computer and peripherals

1.1 Identifies user needs for a computer and its peripherals

1.2 Selects Computer and its peripherals according to the user requirements.

2. Uses spreadsheet software for calculations and for simple analysis of data

2.1 Describes basics of spreadsheet software

2.2 Enters data in worksheet

2.3 Carries out Simple mathematical calculations

2.4 Uses Functions to carry out simple mathematical calculations and data sorting

2.5 Uses various charts to display data

3. Uses flow charts to solve simple problem with Sequence Selection, Iteration and develop programs (using Scratch)

3.1 Uses Sequence, Selection and Iteration control structure for drawing flow charts

Second Term

3. Uses flow charts to solve simple problem with Sequence Selection, Iteration and develop programs (using Scratch)

3.2 Uses Selection and Iteration (Repetition) control structures for solving simple problems with visual support

3.3 Develops programs with visual support with nested iterations

3.4 Develops programs with array variables

Third Term

3. Uses flow charts to solve simple problem with Sequence Selection, Iteration and develop programs (using Scratch)

3.5 Evaluates the solution to ensure that it properly satisfies the problem

4. Improves skills in Physical Computing

4.1 Programs simple digital systems (Micro controller based kit)

5. Investigates computer network for communication and resource sharing

5.1 Explores the main components of the network in the school computer lab

5.2 Utilizes computer network in resource sharing and communication

6. Explores the impact of ICT on society and career opportunities

6.1 Describes impact of ICT on society

6.2 Explains career opportunities in computing