MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SICENCE, VOCATIONAL AND EARLY EDUCATION

NELSON MANDELA SECONDARY SCHOOL

ANNUAL SCHEMES OF WORK FOR GRADE 10

NAME OF SCHOOL : NELSON MANDELA SECONDARY SCHOOL

NAME OF TEACHER : MR. M MUSONDA
CLASS/CLASES : GRADE 10
TS NUMBER : 2021045

Assessment Scheme

The assessment framework utilizes various types of continuous assessment strategies. This is determines the learners’ competences in the CSc.
outcomes presented here. It is important that the teacher utilizes assessment strategies that promote active learning by the learner. The case in
point includes portfolios, observation sheets (to gauge certain competences), written assignments and reports, presentations, projects and
experiments.

Computer Studies is a practical subject and as such this syllabus places a lot of emphasis on the use of basic programming languages. Simple
object oriented programming languages may be examined at this level. It is therefore the schools’ responsibility to ensure that relevant
programming software, compilers, equipment and computer labs needed by learners to meet the minimum requirements for assessment purposes
are acquired.
The teacher may teach learners to run simple programs before they actually compile and run them on a compiler. The teacher may choose a
programming language for the leaners depending on the availability of such 4th generation programming language (4GL). However, for other
purposes the syllabus assumes C++.

Theory (Paper 1) - (External assessment by the examination board): 84%

Practical (Paper 2) - (External assessment by the examination board): 58%

Computer Studies assessment at senior secondary school level covers the six categories of Bloom's Taxonomy with their respective weightings
as shown below:

Paper 1 Paper 2
SKILLS PERCENTAGE Report PERCENTAGE (%)
Knowledge 13 Report 8
Comprehension 9 FUNCTIONS OF 11
COMPUTER
COMPONENTS
Application 14 Demonstration 11
Analysis 9
Synthesis 13
Evaluation 12
TOTAL 70 30
 It is important that the teacher balances well the teaching of the subject content accordingly..

TERM 2

WEEK DATE TOPIC & TEACHING TEACHING AIDS REFERENCES METHODOLOGY EVALUATION
NO. BEG. OBJECTIVES
1 Explain the differences between White board Verbal Exposition Exercises
software and hardware, and giving Overhead projector Recitation Homework
examples of each and their
Personal Computers Class discussion Assignment
characteristics.
Computer peripherals Group discussion Recitation
Charts Demonstrations
Still Images Presentations
Motion Images Field trip
(multimedia)
2 Data and information and data Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
collection and preparation: Explain Overhead projector Recitation Homework
the difference between Data and Class discussion
Personal Computers Assignment
information, describe the types of data Group discussion
available including the types of Computer peripherals Demonstrations Recitation
storage devices Charts Presentations
Case study
Still Images
Field trip
videos
3 Characteristics of a computer Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
List and explain the characteristics of Overhead projector Recitation Homework
a computer, and the types of
Personal Computers Class discussion Assignee
computers available in detail
including their uses and functions. Computer peripherals Group discussion Recitation
Charts Demonstrations
Still Images Presentations
multimedia Case study
Field trip
4 Binary arithmetic operations: Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
Demonstrate binary addition and Overhead projector Recitation Homework
Class discussion
subtraction and their use in computing Personal Computers Assignment
Group discussion
and explain data processing cycle. Computer peripherals Demonstrations Recitation
Charts Presentations
Case study
Still Images
Field trip
Motion Images
5 Hardware of the computer system and Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
Main hardware components of a Overhead projector Recitation Homework
Class discussion
general purpose computer: Personal Computers Assignment
Group discussion
Find the different types of input and Computer peripherals Demonstrations Recitation
output devices and demonstrate usage Charts Presentations
of each input and output device. Case study
Still Images
Field trip
Multimedia
6 Mid – Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests
7 Computers and processing power: Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
Describe the elements of input stage, Overhead projector Recitation Homework
identify the registers and demonstrate Class discussion
Personal Computers Assignment
the principle of fetch – execute cycle. Group discussion
Computer peripherals Demonstrations Recitation
Charts Presentations
Case study
Still Images
Field trip
Multimedia
8 Output devices and their uses and Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
input devices and their uses: Identify Overhead projector Recitation Homework
types of output devices, describe the Class discussion
Personal Computers Assignment
elements of input stage and Group discussion
distinguish between the various types Computer peripherals Demonstrations Recitation
of output devices. Charts Presentations
Case study
Still Images
Field trip
Multimedia
9 Operating systems and types: Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises
Overhead projector Recitation Homework
Introduction to operating systems,
Personal Computers Class discussion Assignment
outline different types of operating
systems and describe the functions of Computer peripherals Group discussion Recitation
operating systems. Charts Demonstrations
Still Images Presentations
Multimedia Case study
Field trip

10 User interface: Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises

Describe different types of user Overhead projector Recitation Homework
interface s and the types of user
Personal Computers Class discussion Assignment
interface devices.
Computer peripherals Group discussion Recitation
Charts Demonstrations
Still Images Presentations
 File management: - Motion Images (videos) Case study Exercises
-white board Interviews Homework
Describe types of file organization, -digital screen
Field trip Assignment
explain how folders are structured and
how folders and files can be secured, Recitation
managed and accessed.

11 Chalk board Verbal Exposition Exercises

Peripheral device control: Overhead projector Recitation Homework
Personal Computers Class discussion Assignment
Peripheral devices explanation and
Computer peripherals Group discussion Recitation
describe how the operating system
communicates with peripheral devices Charts Demonstrations
and maintains data integrity. Still Images Presentations
Motion Images (videos) Case study
Interviews
Field trip
12 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests
13 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests

TERM 3

Revision/Exams and Preparation

 GRADE 10 COMPUTER STUDIES SCOPE AND SEQUENCES
General Outcomes Key Competences

Develop an ability to solve problems using computing Apply appropriately search techniques such as Boolean
techniques and programming logic, use of advanced search features.

Develop an awareness on the relevance of computing in Apply knowledge and skills using software/ programming
contemporary society and issues brought about by computer to solve related problems in spread sheet, databases,
usage graphics, web pages.

Gain firm understanding of basic techniques and knowledge Be innovative by using appropriate software.
required for computer application
Make correct decisions about the best features to use within
Foster a desire to use computers within other professions chosen application software.

Understand and apply requirements of ICT ethics and

security.

Carry out a detailed research program related to

computing