SCHEMES OF WORK

SCHOOL: MUGUMO GIRLS

SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM: THREE TERM: ONE YEAR: 2024

WEEKS PER TERM: THIRTEEN LESSONS PER WEEK: FIVE

NAME OF SUBJECT TEACHER: MWAURA EVANSON

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Longhorn secondary Computer Studies Form 3; G. Chemwa and S. Mburu

2. K.C.S.E Computer Studies Book 3; Dr. John Onunga and Renu Shah
 FORM 3 COMPUTER STUDIES SYLLABUS
TERM 1
WK LESSON TOPIC SUB-TOPIC LESSON OBJECTIVES LEARNING RESOURCES REMARK
ACTIVITIES
1 REVISION OF TERM 3 2023 EXAMS
2 1 Data Representation Concepts & reasons By the end of the lesson, the Observing as  A switch or torch
in a Computer for data representation learner should be able to: teacher  Any analog
in a computer a) define the term data demonstrates measuring device
representation in computing,  Magnet
b) describe the need for data Taking notes
representation
c) explain digital & analog
devices
2 Definition of terms: By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes  Wall charts
bit, byte, nibble & learner should be able to: as teacher showing
word a) define a Bit as the smallest explains conversion of bits
unit of measure for memory. to bytes.
b) Nibble, byte & word as
several bits grouped
together
3&4 Types of data By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  Wall charts
representation learner should be able to Listening showing different
explain Binary, Octal, Decimal Taking notes number systems
& hexadecimal number systems
5 Symbolic By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes  Wall charts with
representation of learner should be able to; Supervised various codes for
binary codes a) explain the need for exercise representing
symbolic representation binary
b) explain how to represent
numeric & non-numeric
characters using BCD,

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 EBCDIC & ASCII
3 1 Conversion between By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  Tables showing
binary numbers learner should be able to Taking notes direct relationship
mathematically convert a Supervised between decimal
number from one system to exercise & binary codes
another
2 Conversion of decimal By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
numbers learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert decimal to binary explanation
3&4 By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert decimal to octal explanation
5 By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert decimal to hexadecimal explanation
4 1 Octal to binary By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert octal to binary explanation
2 Octal to decimal By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert octal to decimal explanation
3&4 Octal to hexadecimal By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert octal to hexadecimal explanation
5 Octal arithmetic By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Perform octal computations explanation
5 1 hexadecimal to binary By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert hexadecimal to binary explanation
2 Hexadecimal to octal By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert hexadecimal to octal explanation
3&4 Hexadecimal to By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
decimal learner should be able to: Discuss
Convert hexadecimal to decimal explanation

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 5 Hexadecimal By the end of the lesson the Brainstorm  chart
arithmetic learner should be able to: Discuss
Perform hexadecimal explanation
computations
6 1 Binary arithmetic By the end of the lesson, the Demonstrate  Wall charts
operations learner should be able to; how to carry showing binary
b) work with base 2 numbers out binary arithmetic
c) perform binary addition and arithmetic operations
subtraction operations
Supervised
exercise
2 Binary division By the end of the lesson the Demonstrate  chart
learner should be able to: Explanation
a) Perform binary divisions
3&4 By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  Wall charts
learner should be able to find Supervised showing 1’s &
the ones & twos complements exercise 2’s complement
of binary
5 By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes
learner should be able to give
reasons for use of complements
instead of direct subtraction
7 1 Data Processing Definition of terms By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  Printed copies of
learner should be able to; Taking notes data tables &
a) define the term Data, information
Information & Processing
b) give examples of data &
information
2 Importance of data By the end of the lesson the Discussion  Chart
processing learner should be able to: Brainstorming
Describe importance of data
processing
3-4 Data processing cycle By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  Wall chart
learner should be able to Taking notes diagram
explain the input, processing &
output cycle.

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 5 Description of errors By the end of the lesson, the Discussion
in data processing learner should be able to; Taking notes
a) define data accuracy
b) Identify sources of errors.
8 MID TERM EXAMS AND BREAK
9 3&4 By the end of the lesson, the Discussion
learner should be able to; Taking notes
a) explain different types of
errors, e.g., transcription, etc
b) show how to avoid or reduce
errors
5 Data integrity By the end of the lesson, the Listening
learner should be able to; Taking notes
a) define data integrity
b) state the factors that determine
data integrity
c) describe how to enforce data
integrity
10 1 Data processing By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  a traditional
methods learner should be able to; typewriter, a
a) explain manual, mechanical & ledger sheet
electronic data processing & a computer
b) give advantages of
computerized data processing
2 Manual processing By the end of the lesson the Discussion  Textual files
learner should be able to: Explanation
Describe manual data processing
3&4 Mechanical By the end of the lesson the Discussion  diagrams
processing learner should be able to: Explanation
Describe mechanical data
processing
5 Electronic processing By the end of the lesson the Discussion  Chart
learner should be able to: Explanation
Describe electronic data
processing

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 11 1 Computer files By the end of the lesson, the Listening  A wall
learner should be able to; Taking notes hanging
a) define a computer file showing
b) describe elements of a logical
computer file; characters, structure of
fields & records records in a
file
2 Physical files By the end of the lesson the Demonstration  Physical file
learner should be able to: Discussion
Explain physical files
3&4 Logical files By the end of the lesson the Explanation  Computer
learners should be able to: Discussion files
a) Describe logical files
5 Advantages of By the end of the lesson the Explanation  chart
computer files learner should be able to describe Discussion
the advantages of computer files
12 1 Types of computer By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  A computer
processing files learner should be able to define & Demonstrate
explain the importance of master, using sample
transaction, reference, report, computer files
backup and sort files Taking notes
2 Online processing By the end of the lesson the Explanation  Computers
learner should be able to discuss Discussion
online processing
3&4 Batch processing By the end of the lesson the Explanation  Computers
learner should be able to describe Discussion
batch processing
5 Offline processing By the end of the lesson the Explanation  Computers
learner should be able to describe Discussion
offline processing
13 Revision and End-of-Term examination

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 TERM 2
WK LESSON TOPIC SUB-TOPIC LESSON OBJECTIVES LEARNING RESOURCES REMARK
ACTIVITIES
1 REVISION OF TERM 1 2024 EXAMS
2 1 PROGRAMMING Introduction By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes  Wall charts
learner should be able to: showing various
a) Define the following terms: levels of
Programming programming
Programming language languages
b) Discuss the importance of
programming
2 Levels of By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes  Wall charts
programming learner should be able to: showing various
languages c) describe the various levels levels of
of programming languages programming
languages
3 By the end of the lesson, the Demonstratio  A computer
learner should be able to: n of how each loaded with
a) describe low-level level of various
programming, e.g., machine programming programming
& assembly languages language languages
b) high-level programming works.
c) object oriented Practical
programming programming
d) web scripting languages exercises.
e) write sample codes for each
level of programming
language
4-5 By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  Wall charts

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 learner should be able to Taking notes differentiating
highlight advantages & high & low-level
disadvantages of both low-level languages
& high-level languages
3 1 Program development By the end of the lesson, the Practical  Programming
learner should be able to: activity in languages
a) describe the structured programming
approach to solving demonstratio
problems n
b) List down the stages of Taking notes
program development
2 Definition and By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes  Visual aids like
development of learner should be able to: wall charts
algorithms a) define the terms: algorithm,
pseudocode & flowchart
b) draw & explain various
flowchart symbols
3 By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  A computer
learner should be able to various loaded with a
develop program algorithms programming programming
using flowcharts & pseudocode problems. language
Designing of
algorithms
4-5 Program control By the end of the lesson, the Taking notes  wall charts / flow
structures learner should be able to Drawing of diagrams
identify three program control control showing sample
structures namely; sequence, structure flow control structures
selection, & looping diagrams.
4 1 By the end of the lesson, the discussion  Flow diagrams
learner should be able to taking notes showing various
represent the various control problem control structures
structure diagrammatically solving
drawing
flowcharts
writing
pseudocodes
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 2 System Development Description of a By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  Toys of a vehicle
system learner should be able to: Taking notes showing
Demonstrating different
a) define a system a sample components
b) describe a system as either information working together
soft or hard system
c) state the characteristics of a
system
3 Definition of an By the end of the lesson, the Listening  wall charts
Information system learner should be able to define Taking notes
the term Information system
4-5 Purpose of an By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  chalkboard
information system learner should be able to Listening
highlight the aims of an Taking notes
information system in an
organization
5 1 Theories of system By the end of the lesson, the Listening  Wall charts
development learner should be able to discuss Taking notes summarizing the
briefly the three theories of theories
system development namely;
traditional approach, rapid
application development, &
structured approach
2 Stages of system By the end of the lesson, the Listening  Laptop
development learner should be able to Taking notes  projector
identify all the stages of
structured system development
3 Problem recognition By the end of the lesson, the Discussing  Laptop
and definition learner should be able to: Taking notes  projector
a) discuss problem recognition
& definition.

4-5 Fact finding By the end of the lesson the discussion  sample of fact
learner should be able to: taking notes finding tools
a) describe various fact finding
tools

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6 1 Questionnaire By the end of the lesson the Answering  Sample
learner should be able to: questionnaires questionnaire
Taking notes

a) define the term

questionnaire
b) Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of
questionnaires
2 Interviews By the end of the lesson the Answering  Sample
learner should be able to: questionnaires interviews
a) define the term interview Taking notes
b) Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of interviews
3 Observation By the end of the lesson the Answering  Sample guideline
learner should be able to: questionnaires of observation
a) define the term observation Taking notes
b) Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of
observation
4-5 Record review By the end of the lesson the Answering  Sample system
learner should be able to: questionnaires documents
a) define the term record Taking notes
review
b) Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of record
review
7 1 Requirements By the end of the lesson, the Listening  wall chart
specification / System learner should be able to: Taking notes showing various
design a) describe input, output, file, Drawing a system flowchart
and hardware/software system symbols and
requirements for the new flowchart to their uses
system solve an
b) explain the various symbols identified
used in system flowcharts problem
2 System flow chart By the end of the lesson the Listening  Sample system
learner should be able to: Observation flow charts
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 a) Define the term system flow Answering
chart questions
b) Design a system flow chart
3 System construction / By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  A computer
Testing learner should be able to: Demonstration loaded with
a) define system construction Supervised programming
b) explain the various methods exercise languages
used in system construction
c) describe system testing
4-5 System By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  Computer
implementation learner should be able to: Demonstration systems
a) define system Supervised  chart
implementation exercise
b) explain file creation, and
staff training
c) discuss different methods of
system changeover; direct,
parallel, phased, etc
d) give advantages &
disadvantages of each
changeover strategy
8&9 Mid term exam and break
10 1 System review & By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  chart
maintenance learner should be able to Taking notes
describe system review and
maintenance
2 System documentation By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  Samples of
learner should be able to: Taking notes documentations
a) define the term
documentation
b) describe the various
documentation created
during system development
c) state the need for
documentation

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 3 Importance of system By the end of the lesson the Discussion  Laptop
documentation learner should be able to Brainstorming  Projector
describe the importance of
system documentation

4-5 Types of By the end of the lesson, the discussion  Teacher’s notes
documentation learner should be able to Answering
discuss user, operator & questions
programmer documentation
11 1 Characteristics of a By the end of the lesson the Observation  Sample of a
good system learner should be able to Discussion system
documentation describe various characteristics documentation
of a good system
documentations
2 By the end of the lesson, the discussion  sample manuals
learner should be able to students to and other
describe the formats of various collect and program
documentations prepare a documents
sample system
documentation
3 System evaluation By the end of the lesson the Discussion  Computer
learners should be able to: Answering systems
a) Define the term evaluation questions
b) Discuss the importance of
system evaluation.
2-5 System review By the end of the lesson the Answering  Laptop
learner should be able to questions.  Projector
discuss system review Taking notes  Sample system
12 Revision
13-14 Mid- term Examination and Break

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 TERM 3
WK LESSON TOPIC SUB-TOPIC LESSON OBJECTIVES LEARNING RESOURCES REMARK
ACTIVITIES
1 REVISION OF TERM 2 2024 EXAMS
2 1 Introduction to Introduction to By the end of the lesson, the listening  A pen, paper &
Networking & Data networking concepts learner should be able to: answering typewriter
communication & definition of terms a) define networking & data questions  Wall chart
communication Taking notes showing the types
b) discuss concepts used in of signals
data communication such as
data signal, signal
modulation, etc
c) discuss modes of data
communication
2 Purpose & limitations By the end of the lesson, the Listening  wall charts listing
of networking learner should be able to state Answering purposes &
the purpose and limitations of questions limitations of
networking computers Taking notes networking
3 Types of networks By the end of the lesson, the listening /  computer lab
learner should be able to: observing LAN
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 a) define and describe LANs, answering  Examples of
MANs & WANs questions MAN & WAN
b) compare WAN to LAN and taking notes networks as
MAN depicted in
magazines
4-5 Advantages of By the end of the lesson, the listening /  computer lab
networking learner should be able to: observing LAN
a) Describe the advantages of answering
networking questions
taking notes

3 1 Elements of By the end of the lesson, the Identify  transmission

networking learner should be able to elements wires
(Transmission media) describe bounded (cabled) provided by  terminated cables
transmission media namely; two teacher.
wire open lines, twisted pair, observing
coaxial & fibre optic cables
2 By the end of the lesson, the sending  mobile phone to
learner should be able to: messages demonstrate
a) describe wireless using mobile wireless
(unbounded)transmission phone communication
media, i.e., microwave,  world space radio
satellite, radio & infrared receivers
transmission
b) describe the electromagnetic
spectrum
c) state the advantages of
wireless communication
3 Communication By the end of the lesson, the identifying  NIC
devices learner should be able to state the various  Modem
and explain the different types network  router
of data communication devices, components
e.g., NIC, modems, etc in the
computer
laboratory
4-5 By the end of the lesson, the Discussion  Radio / TV

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 learner should be able to Taking notes antennae
describe wireless
communication devices, e.g.,
access points, etc
4 1 Network software By the end of the lesson, the viewing and  different
learner should be able to: configuring operating systems
a) state types & functions of protocols running on
network operating software computers
b) define protocol and give
examples
By the end of the lesson, the identifying  Students
2 learner should be able to discuss the OSI reference book
OSI reference model layout  Wall chart
3 Network topologies By the end of the lesson, the identifying  wall charts of
learner should be able to: the layout ring, star, bus &
a) describe logical & physical differences of mesh topologies
topology various
b) discuss star, bus, ring, tree, topologies on
mesh topologies the charts
c) state advantages &
disadvantages of each
topology
4-5 LAN By the end of the lesson, the Brainstorming  Chart
learner should be able to: Observation
a) define the term LAN Answering
b) Discuss the advantages and questions
disadvantages of LAN

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5 1 MAN By the end of the lesson, the Brainstorming  Chart
learner should be able to: Observation
a) define the term MAN Answering
b) Discuss the advantages and questions
disadvantages of MAN

2 WAN By the end of the lesson, the Brainstorming  Chart

learner should be able to: Observation
a) define the term WAN Answering
b)Discuss the advantages and questions
disadvantages of WAN
3 Setting up a simple By the end of the lesson, the identifying  wall charts of
network learner should be able to: the layout ring, star, bus &
c) describe the process of differences of mesh topologies
setting up a computer various
network topologies on
d) configure a computer the charts
network

4-5 Career opportunities Description of career By the end of the lesson, the listening  A visitor working
in ICT opportunities in ICT learner should be able to taking notes in the ICT sector
describe career opportunities in asking and to give a talk on
ICT such as computer operator, answering opportunities
computer technician, etc questions
6 1 universities Universities Degrees by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
bachelor degree courses
2 Diplomas by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
diploma courses
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 3 certificates by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
certificate courses

4-5 Professional courses by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
professional courses
7&8 1 colleges by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
bachelor degree courses
2 by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
diploma courses
3 by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
certificate courses
4-5 by the end of the lesson the -discuss - brochures
learner should be able to - answer -newspaper
identify computer related questions cutting
professional courses
9&10 REVISION

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