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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE

PRIMARY SCHOOL COMPUTER STUDIES SYLLABUS

GRADES 1-7

Curriculum Development Unit

P.O. Box MP 133

Mount Pleasant

Harare All rights reserved 2007

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture wishes to acknowledge the following for their valued contribution towards the

production of this syllabus:

The National Primary Computer Studies Syllabus Panel for their professional and technical support

The Curriculum Development Unit for the finalisation of this syllabus

The support staff at Education Services Centre for providing essential services

Computer Society of Zimbabwe and World Links for their technical support.

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CONTENT

TOPIC PAGE

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Preamble ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Aims ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

Assessment objectives………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

Assessment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Methodology and time allocation ……………………………………………………………………………… 4

Syllabus topics ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5

Scope and Sequence Chart …………………………………………………………………………………… 6

Grade 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15

Grade 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19

Grade 3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23

Grade 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26

Grade 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33

Grade 6 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39

Grade 7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47

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1.0 PREAMBLE

The Zimbabwe Primary School Computer Syllabus is a seven-year course. It is intended to introduce learners to computers

and provide them with skills, which they can use in their schoolwork, in further education and in future employment.

2.0 AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

2.1 develop in pupils an interest in and enjoyment of the many uses of computers

2.2 develop in pupils an awareness of computer technology and its role in society

2.3 develop in pupils an appreciation of the use of computers in solving a wide variety of problems in information and

communication technology

2.4 help pupils acquire computer skills and knowledge which can be applied in future training or studies

2.5 develop an appreciation of different computer applications

2.6 encourage creativity and logical thinking.

3.0 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

The pupils should be able to:

3.1 identify the hardware components and software of a computer

3.2 generate and manipulate documents (word processing)

3.3 carryout simple mail merge

3.4 create spreadsheets and apply the various in-built functions

3.5 demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the operating systems

3.6 create presentations

3.7 use the Internet and e-mail.

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4.0 ASSESSMENT

There should be continuous assessment throughout the course (grade 1-7)

4.1 SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT AT GRADE 7

Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting

1 Multiple choice and

structured questions

1½ hours 100 50%

2 Practical Coursework 100 50%

Paper 1 (1½ hours)

Pupils answer all questions.

Multiple choice and structured questions.

The paper will account for 50% of the final mark.

Paper 2

This will be assessed by the teacher/supervisor and will account for 50% of the final mark.

5.0 METHODOLOGY AND TIME ALLOCATION

5.1 A pupil-centred approach is essential. This is a hands-on process approach involving problem identification and

problem solving using the computer. The hands-on process approach stimulates curiosity and encourages learners to be

innovative. With this approach the development of concepts and skills is achieved simultaneously in the learning

activities.

Some of the participatory and pupil centred methods that could be used to teach computer studies include:

Demonstration and observation

Discussion

Question and answer

Group work

Discovery and experimentation

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Research

Field trips

Project work

Visual display

Games

Use of audiovisual media

5.2 Time Allocation

At least 1hour per week per class should be allocated to computer lessons.

6.0 SYLLABUS TOPICS

The syllabus consists of a core and one optional. The five core topics, which all pupils must study, are:

6.1 Theory

6.2 Basic settings and File Management

6.3 Word Processing

6.4 Spreadsheets

6.5 Presentations

6.6 Optional Topic:

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

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7.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART

7.1 THEORY

.

TOPIC GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 GRADE 7

Rules and requirements

for the Computer

laboratory

Basic

handling of

Computers

Basic handling

of Computers

Basic

handling of

Computers

Basic

handling of

Computers

Basic

handling of

Computers.

Basic handling of

Computers

Basic handling of

Computers

Introduction to

Computers

Computer

Hardware

Computer

Hardware

Computer

Hardware

and software

Computer

Hardware and

Software.

Advantages

and

disadvantages

of using

Computers.

Types of

computers

Computer

Hardware and

Software.

Advantages

and

disadvantages

of using

Computers.

Computer

Hardware and

Software.

Advantages and

disadvantages of

using Computers

Viruses.

Computer

Hardware and

Software.

Advantages and

disadvantages of

using Computers.

Viruses.

Information

Communication

Technology (ICT).

Internet and e-mail

.

Internet and e-mail

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7.2 BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT


Starting up

and

shutting

down

Shutting down

the computer

Shutting down

options

Shutting down

options

Shutting down

options

Shutting down

options

Use of mouse right

clicking

Use of the

mouse

Use of the

mouse-basic

technique

Use of the

mouse

-basic

technique

Use of the

mouse starting

programme

Use of the

mouse -starting

programme

Use of the mouse-

double clicking

Use of the mouse-

right clicking

Desktop

features

Desktop

features

identifying by

pictures

Desktop

features-

identifying

icons by name

Desktop

features

-start button

Desktop

features

-start button

Desktop features –

start button, task bar

Desktop features

Desktop features

Screen

savers

Screen savers-basic

procedures

Screen savers –

changing settings

Screen savers-

changing wait time

Settings

Date and time

settings using start

menu

Date, time and

volume settings –

using shortcuts

Date, time and

volume settings –

using shortcuts

My

computer

icon

Using my computer

icon – identifying and

opening

Using my computer

icon-opening C

drive

Using my computer

icon – opening and

A, C and D drives

Drives, Folders and

Files-identification

Files, Folders and

Drives

identification +

creating folders

Copying and

moving files and

folders

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My

computer

icon (cont.)

Searching for files

and folders by

name and location

Searching for files

and folders by date

Deleting files and

folders

Deleting files and

folders from hard

disk

Deleting files and

folders from other

storage devices

Recycle bin

Recycle bin concept

and identification

Display and empty

files in recycle bin

Display and restore

files and folders

Printing

Printing – using

shortcut

Printing – using

shortcut

Printing – using

menu

Printing – using

options (page range

and number of

copies)

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7.3 WORD PROCESSING


Loading a

word

processor

programme

Load a word

processor

programme

using an icon

Load a word

processor

using an icon

Loading a Word

Processor using

start menu

Loading a

Word Processor

using start

menu

Loading a Word

Processor using

start menu

Loading a Word

Processor using start

menu and icon

Loading a Word

Processor using start

menu and icon

Exiting a

programme

using a close

icon

Exiting a

programme

using a close

icon

Exiting a

programme

using the close

icon and the

close command

in the file menu

Exiting a

programme using

the close icon and

the close

command in the

file menu

Exiting a programme

using the close icon

and the close

command in the file

menu

Exiting a programme

using the close icon

and the close

command in the file

menu

Word

processing

features

Inserting Auto

Shapes and

pictures using

the mouse

Inserting Auto

Shapes and

pictures using

the mouse

Inserting and

colouring Auto

Shapes and

pictures using

the mouse

Inserting and

colouring Auto

Shapes and

pictures using

the mouse

Inserting symbols

and pictures

Inserting text

Designing

patterns using

Auto Shapes

Inserting symbols

and pictures

Inserting text

Designing patterns

using Auto Shapes

Inserting symbols

and pictures

Inserting text

Designing patterns

using Auto Shapes

Word

processing

setting

Word

Processing

screen: title bar

and task bar

Word

Processing

screen: menu

bar and scroll

bars

Word Processing

screen: tool bars

and scroll bar

Word Processing

screen: tool bars and

scroll bar

Word Processing

screen: tool bars and

scroll bars

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Keyboard

keys and

their uses

Identification

of basic

keyboard keys

and their uses

Identification

of basic

keyboard keys

and their uses

Identification of

basic keyboard

keys and their

uses

Identification

of basic

keyboard keys

and their uses

Identification of

frequently used

keyboard keys and

their uses

Identification of

frequently used

keyboard keys and

their uses

Identification of

frequently used

keyboard keys and

their uses

Typing Typing simple

words

Typing simple

phrases

Typing simple

sentences

Typing a short

paragraph

Typing a

paragraph

Typing compositions,

letters and stories

Typing compositions,

letters and stories

Saving and

opening

documents

Saving and

opening a

document in the

hard disk using

the save and

open

commands in

the file menu

Saving and

opening a

document in the

hard disk using

the save and open

commands in the

file menu

Saving and opening a

document in the hard

disk and other media

using the save and

open commands in

the file menu



disk and other media

using the save and

open commands in

the file menu

Text

selection

and

correction

Text selection

using the shift

and the arrow

keys.

Text selection

using the shift

and the arrow

keys.

Text selection

using the shift

and the arrow

keys. Deleting

words and

phrases

Text selection

using the shift

and the arrow

keys as well as

the mouse

Deleting

sentences.

Text selection

using the shift and

the arrow keys as

well as the mouse.

Deleting sentences

Text selection using

the shift and the

arrow keys as well as

the mouse

Text correction- spell

and grammar

checking.

Text selection using

the shift and the

arrow keys as well as

the mouse

Text correction- spell

and grammar

checking.

Formatting

text

Bold and

applying colour

to text

Bold and

applying

colour to text

Bold, underline,

colour

Bold,

underline,

centre, font

type and size

and colour

Bold, underline,

font type and size,

colour and

alignment

Bold, underline,

italic, font type and

size, colour,

alignment, line

spacing, word art and

printing

Italic, font type and

size, colour,

alignment, line

spacing, borders,

word art, margins,

page numbering and

printing

Editing text Copy and paste Cut and paste,

copy and paste.

Cut and paste copy

and paste, change

case, find and replace

words.

Cut and paste, copy

and paste, change

case, find and replace

words.

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7.4 SPREADSHEETS


Introduction to a

Spreadsheet

Basic spreadsheet

concepts

Basic spreadsheet

concept

Uses and types of

spreadsheets

Basic spreadsheet concept

Creating a

spreadsheets:

spreadsheet structure,

spreadsheet navigation

and simple functions

Creating a

spreadsheet-

spreadsheet

structure,

spreadsheet

navigation and

simple functions

Creating a spreadsheet-

spreadsheet structure,

spreadsheet navigation and

simple functions

Saving and opening

documents



disk using the save

and open commands

in the file menu

Saving and opening

a document in the

hard disk and other

media using the save

and open commands

in the file menu


document in the hard disk

and other media using the

save and open commands

in the file menu

Spreadsheet

formatting

Width adjustments,

settings, deleting,

inserting, formatting

cells, page breaks

Width adjustments

deleting, inserting,

formatting cells,

rows and columns

Previewing and

printing

Formatting a spreadsheet-

width adjustment, settings,

deleting, inserting,

formatting cells, rows and

columns, previewing and

printing

Charts and graphs Creating

charts/graphs

Creating and modifying

charts graphs

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7.5 PRESENTATIONS


Drawing Drawing and

colouring

Drawing

and

combining

shapes

Drawing and

saving

Drawing and

saving

Drawing and

saving

Drawing and

saving

Drawing and

saving

Loading a

presentation

programme

Loading a drawing

programme

Loading a

drawing

programme

Loading a

drawing

programme

and exiting

Loading a

drawing

programme

Saving and

exiting

Loading a

presentation

Loading a

presentation

Loading a

presentation

Slide creation Creating

presentations

using more

challenging

slides and

saving

Creating

presentations

using more

challenging

slides,

inserting of

pictures from

various sources

and saving

Opening and

closing

presentation

Opening and

closing

existing

presentations

Opening and

closing

existing

presentations

Opening an

existing

presentation

and editing and

saving it

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Formatting text Formatting text

on slides

Apply font,

colour and size

Formatting text

on slide

Apply font

colour, type

and size.

Formatting text

on slide

Applying

background

colours.

Selection of

appropriate

colours.

Slide show Slide

transitions

effects

Slide

transitions

effects

Slide advance

methods e.g.

mouse click,

set time, sound

effects

Applying

design

templates

Custom

animation

Applying

design

templates

Custom

animation

Applying

design

templates

Slide show

presentation

Slide show

presentation

Slide show

presentations

Printing slides Printing of

slides

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7.6 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPTIONAL)


E-mail Setting up of a mail account

E-mail and internet security

concerns

Security concerns

Opening mailbox Opening mailbox

Creating mail Creating mail

Sending e-mail

Deleting mail

Sending mail –use

of Carbon Copy

and Blind Carbon

Copy and

Forwarding mail

Replying mail including original

message

Replying mail with

or

including/excluding

original message

Copying and

pasting documents

Attaching files

Deleting mail Deleting mail

Internet Setting of the internet

Security concerns – virus and

Spam control

Making connection

Searching

setting of the

internet

security

making connection

searching

Grade 1

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GRADE 1

Grade 1

16

TOPIC 1: THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES

Pupils should be able to:

CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING

ACTIVITIES AND NOTES

Rules and requirements of the

computer laboratory. state the basic rules to be

observed in the computer

laboratory

name the basic

environmental conditions

and security of the computer

laboratory

The basic rules.

Environmental conditions such as

ventilation.

Security of and in the computer

room.

Formulating the rules as a class.

Discussing the importance of

environmental conditions and security.

Introduction to computers. identify computer hardware Hardware: Unit

Keyboard, Mouse,

Screen, Speakers and

Printers.

Pointing at and naming components of

the computer.

NB: Teacher to restrict to available

equipment.

.

TOPIC: BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT

TOPIC OBJECTIVES

Pupils should be able to;



Use of a mouse use the mouse Mouse movement and control Moving the pointer within

diagrams/shapes

Clicking on the left mouse button

Playing games using the mouse

Desktop features

use a drawing programme

The drawing programme icon e.g.

paint

Pointing at the drawing icon using the

mouse

Grade 1

17

TOPIC : WORD PROCESSING

TOPIC OBJECTIVES


CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

AND NOTES

Loading a word processor

programme load a word processor using

an icon.

Word processor

Word processing features insert Auto shapes and

pictures using the mouse

Auto shapes and pictures

Creating a picture story using several auto

shapes and pictures

Keyboard keys and their uses. identify basic keyboard keys.

use the basic keyboard key.

Basic keyboard keys such as enter,

backspace, caps lock and spacebar.

Pointing at and naming the basic keys.

Playing games using the keyboard keys

Typing type letters of the alphabet in

both lower and upper case.

type simple words and

numbers

Letters of the alphabet.

Simple words and numbers 0-50.

Writing simple words and numbers 0 to 50.

Text selection select text.

Shift and arrow keys. Blocking text using the keyboard

Formatting text block text using the keyboard

bold text.

colour text.

The bold icon.

The font colour icon.

Clicking the bold button

Changing colour of text.

Grade 1

18

TOPIC : PRESENTATIONS

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Drawing draw pictures of their choice Drawing programme e.g. paint

Loading a

presentation/drawing

programme

open and close a drawing

programme

Manipulating the mouse to produce a

drawing. Painting the drawings

Closing a drawing programme

Grade 2

19

GRADE 2

Grade 2

20

TOPIC: THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES





for the computer

laboratory

state the basic rules to be


laboratory

name the basic environmental

conditions and security of the

computer laboratory

The basic rules


ventilation


laboratory

Formulating the rules as a class


environmental conditions and security

Introduction to

computers identify computer hardware Hardware: System Unit

Keyboard, Mouse

and Screen, Speakers and

Printers

Pointing at and naming components of

the computer


equipment

TOPIC : BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Desktop features identify icons by name Names of icons Pointing at specific programme

icons

Grade 2

21

TOPIC: WORD PROCESSING

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Loading and exiting a

word processing

programme

load and exit a word processor

type numbers and simple words

type simple sentences

Letters of the alphabet, words,

short sentences and numbers

Writing letters of the alphabet

Writing numbers 0 to 100, simple words

and sentences

Basic keyboard keys and

their uses identify basic keyboard keys

use the basic keyboard key

Basic keyboard keys such as

enter, backspace, caps lock,

delete and spacebar

Pointing at and naming the basic keys

Playing games using keyboard keys

Applying knowledge learnt on basic

keyboard keys

Opening, Saving and

Exiting identify documents in a folder

retrieve documents from a folder

close a document

exit a program

Default location (My

Documents)

Close button

Launching a program, retrieving a

document

Saving and closing a document

Exiting a program using the close button

Formatting text highlight

bold text

colour text

Shift and arrow keys

The bold icon

The font colour icon

Highlighting text

Bolding text

Changing colour of text

NB Emphasis should be on primary

colours

Word processing

features insert auto shapes and pictures

using the mouse

Auto shapes and pictures Creating a picture story using several auto

shapes or pictures

Grade 2

22

TOPIC: PRESENTATIONS

TOPIC OBJECTIVES



AND NOTES

Drawing draw and colour in shapes Drawing programme icon Drawing and colouring in shapes

Loading a

presentation/

drawing programme

open and close a drawing

programme

Drawing programme Using the mouse to produce a drawing

Closing a drawing programme

Grade 3

23

GRADE 3

Grade 3

24

TOPIC: THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Rules and

requirements for the

computer laboratory.

explain the basic rules to be


laboratory.



computer laboratory.

The basic rules.


ventilation.


laboratory.

Discussing the need for rules in the

Computer room.


environmental conditions and security.

Introduction to

computers. identify computer hardware and

software.

Input, output and storage devices:

Hardware: System Unit, Keyboard, Mouse and

Screen, Speakers and Printers,

Storage devices:

floppy disks, flash disk/memory

stick, compact disk (CD), digital

video disk (DVD).

Software

Drawing and labelling components of the

computer.

Differentiating between input and output

devices.


equipment.

Identifying the programme in use.

Grade 3

25


TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Starting up the computer switch on the computer Power buttons Identifying power buttons

Turning on the computer

Starting programmes start programmes Start button

Start menu

Using the start button

Selecting options from menu

Working with windows close windows using the

close button

Close button Using the close button


TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Loading a word

processor programme load and exit a word processor

programme using a starter

menu.

Word processor programme Opening and closing a word processor

programme

Word processing

features insert and colour auto shapes

and pictures using the mouse

Auto shapes and pictures Colouring auto shapes and picture

Typing type sentences

Sentences.

Four Special Characters i.e.! ? , .

Writing sentences and special characters.

Grade 3

26

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Basic keyboard keys and

their uses. identify basic keyboard keys.

use the basic keyboard key.

Basic keyboard keys such as

enter, backspace, caps lock, delete

and spacebar.

Pointing at and naming the basic keys.

Playing games using keyboard keys.

Applying knowledge learnt on basic

keyboard keys

Word processing setting identify the title bar and task bar

Title bar and task bar Using the title bar and task bar.

Formatting text select/highlight text Shift and arrow keys and mouse

block text.

bold text.

colour text.

underline text

The bold icon.


The underline icon

Blocking text

Bolding text.


Underlining text

TOPIC: PRESENTATIONS

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Drawing open a drawing programme;

combine shapes and drawings;

save shapes and drawing.

Drawing programme icon,

shapes, drawing and pictures

Opening the drawing programme using

shortcut

Drawing according to teachers

instructions

Typing and clicking the save shortcut.

Grade 4

28

GRADE 4

Grade 4

29

TOPIC : THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES


CONTENT NOTES AND ACTIVITIES

Rules and

requirements

for the

computer

laboratory

explain the basic rules to

be observed in the

computer laboratory

name the basic

environmental conditions

and security of the

computer laboratory

The basic rules


ventilation


laboratory

Discussing the need for rules in the Computer room

Discussing the importance of environmental conditions

and security

Introduction to

computers identify computer

hardware and software

Hardware: Input and output:

System Unit, Keyboard, Mouse and

Screen, Speakers and Printers,

Storage devices:



video disk (DVD)

Software

Drawing and labelling components of the computer

Classifying input and output devices

Listing the types of storage devices

NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment

Identifying the Software in use by name and function


TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES



AND NOTES

Starting up and

shutting down

switch off the computer Start menu

Power buttons

Identifying power buttons

Turning off the computer

Desktop features use the start button

use a mouse to start a

programme

Start button

Programme using a mouse

Identifying the start button

Starting a programme using a mouse

Printing using

shortcut generate a hard copy Print process Printing using the print icon

Grade 4

30


TOPIC OBJECTIVES



AND NOTES

Loading a word

processor programme load a word using start menu

exiting a programme using the

close icon and close

command in the file menu

Word processor programme

Close icon and close command in

the file menu

Opening and closing a word processor

programme

Exiting a programme using the close button

Word processing

features insert and colour auto shapes

and pictures using the mouse

Auto shapes and pictures Using the mouse to colour auto shapes and

pictures

Word processing

setting use the menu bar and scroll

bars

Word processing screen: menu bar

and scroll bars

Manipulating the menu and scroll bars

Typing type a short paragraph

Short paragraphs

Punctuation

Four Special Characters i.e. ! ? , .

Typing short paragraphs and inserting correct

punctuation marks

Text selection and

correction select/highlight text using the

shift and arrow keys and mouse

delete sentences

Shift and arrow keys and mouse

Backspace and delete key

Blocking text

Erasing sentences from right to left and from

left to right

Basic keyboard keys

and their uses identify numeric keyboard

keys

use the numeric keyboard key

Short paragraphs that integrate the

numeric keys


Opening and Saving identify documents in a folder

retrieve documents from a

folder

save a document in the hard

disk

close a document

Default location (My Documents)

Double clicking the document in the

folder

Saving documents

Close button

Launching a programme

Retrieving a document by double clicking it

in the folder

Using the save and open commands in the file

menu

Saving and closing a document

Formatting text block text

bold text

colour text

underline text

The bold icon


The underline icon

Alignment icons

Blocking text

Bolding text


Underlining text

Grade 4

31

TOPIC OBJECTIVES



AND NOTES

align text

apply font size and type

Font size and type icons Changing text alignment

Aligning text

Changing font size and text

Using the scroll bar to see more fonts

Editing text copy and paste text

Copy and paste

Copying and pasting using the Edit command

menu

Copying and pasting using the icons

NB Activities to focus first on the Edit

command menu before shortcuts are

introduced

TOPIC: PRESENTATION

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Loading a presentation

programme load a presentation

programme using a mouse;

Presentation programme Opening a presentation programme

Creating a blank presentation

Typing basic text

Drawing open a drawing programme;

combine shapes and drawings

Drawing programme icon

Saving drawings

Shapes, drawings and pictures

Drawing according to instruction

Using the short cut to save drawings

Grade 5 33

GRADE 5

Grade 5 34

TOPIC : THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Rules and

requirements for the

laboratory



laboratory



computer laboratory

The basic rules


ventilation


laboratory


Computer laboratory

Discussing the importance of environmental

conditions and security

Introduction to

computers/

Computer hardware

and software

identify computer hardware and

software

list advantages and

disadvantages of using

computers

Hardware: Input and output:

System Unit (CPU), Keyboard,

Mouse and Screen, Speakers and

Printers,

Storage devices:



video disk (DVD)

Software:

System and application software

Advantages and disadvantages of

using computers

Drawing and labelling components of the

computer

Classifying input and output devices

Listing the types of storage devices


equipment

Identifying different system and application

software

Discussing the advantages and

disadvantages of using computers

Grade 5 35


TOPIC OBJECTIVES



AND NOTES

Starting up and shutting

down select options for shutting

down computers

Shutting down options Applying different options for shutting down

Use of mouse perform different tasks by

double clicking the mouse

Double clicking Playing games using the mouse

Settings adjust date and time settings Date and time settings Checking current date and time

Changing date and time settings using

shortcut

identify Task bar and its

function

Task bar functions Minimizing and restoring using mouse

My computer icon identify drives and folders on

the computer

A, C, and D drives Opening C drive

Distinguishing folders from files

Deleting files and

folders delete files and folders from

the C drive

C drive files and folders Deleting files and folders

Recycle bin concept identify the recycle bin and its

uses

Recycle bin icon Opening recycle bin

Closing recycle bin

Desktop features use short cut menu for

desktop displays

Desktop displays using

shortcut menu

Applying desktop displays using shortcut

menu

Printing print documents using the

shortcut

Printing Applying the printing technique using an icon

Screen savers set screen savers on the

monitor

Screen savers Selecting and applying screen savers

Loading a word

processor programme load a word processor using

start menu

close a document

exit a programme

Word processor

Close button

Using the start menu to load a word processor

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Word processing

features insert symbols, pictures and

text

design patterns using auto

shapes;

Symbol, pictures and text

Patterns

Selecting symbols and pictures

Identifying patterns

Typing type a paragraph

Short paragraphs

Punctuation

Special Characters ! ? , % $ ( )

Typing short paragraphs

Text selection and

correction select/highlight text

delete sentences

Shift and arrow keys and mouse

Backspace and delete key

Blocking text

Erasing sentences from right to left and

from left to right

Keyboard keys and

their uses identify numeric keyboard

keys

use the numeric keyboard

key

Short paragraphs that integrate the

numeric keys


Saving and opening

documents open, save and close

documents in the hard disk

Open, save and close commands in the

file menu

Opening, saving and closing a document

Formatting Text block text

bold text

colour text

underline text

align text


The bold icon


The underline icon

Alignment icons

Font size and type icons

Bolding text


Underlining text

Aligning text


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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Editing Text

copy and paste text

move text

Copy and paste

Cut and paste

Copying and pasting using the Edit

command menu


Cutting and pasting using the Edit

command menu

Cutting and pasting using the icons

NB Activities to focus first on the Edit


introduced

Word Processing

Setting set word processing screen

using tool bars and scroll

bars

Tool bars and scroll bars Using scroll bars to find information

Applying the tool bars to access

information

TOPIC : SPREADSHEETS

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Introduction to a

Spreadsheet describe the spreadsheet

structure

create a spreadsheet

Spreadsheet structure: Columns, rows,

column headings, row headings, cells, cell

names, cell pointer, sheet tabs, navigating

in the spreadsheet

Explaining what constitutes a spreadsheet

Explaining the difference between

workbooks and worksheets

Creating a spreadsheet- spreadsheet

structure, cursor manipulation

Spreadsheet

Formatting set width adjustments;

insert formatting cells and

page cells

Width adjustments

Formatting cells and page breaks

Formatting a spreadsheet

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Saving and Opening

Documents open, save and close

documents in the hard disk

Open, save and close commands in the

file menu

Opening, saving and closing using the file

menu






Loading a

presentation

programme

load a presentation Presentation programme Viewing of different available slides

Adding text to a slide

Saving the presentations

Drawing save drawings Drawings Saving the drawings

Opening and closing

a presentation open and close existing

presentation

Presentations Typing in the file name

Saving in the correct folders

Formatting text format text on slides

apply font, colour and size on

text

Slides, font, colour and size Changing the font size

Changing the text colour

Slide show apply slide transitions effects

apply design templates

present a slide show

Slide transitions effects

Design templates

Side show presentation

Adding transitions in normal view

Using existing template design

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GRADE 6

Grade 6

40

TOPIC : THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES





for computer laboratory explain the basic rules to be


laboratory.

The basic rules.


Computer laboratory and the

consequences of breaking the rules.

Introduction to

computers identify different types of

computers


software.

identify computer viruses and their

causes

Different types of computers:

Laptops, palmtops,

notebooks,

PC, mainframe,

supercomputer.

Hardware: Input devices:

Keyboard, Mouse

Output devices

Speakers, Printers and Screen,

Storage devices:

floppy disks, flash

disk/memory stick, compact

disk (CD), digital video disk

(DVD).

Software:

System and application

software

Computer viruses, causes and

effects

Compare the different types of

computers.

Entering data using the input

devices.

Discussing the suitability in the

application of different types of

storage devices.


equipment.

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




list advantages and disadvantages

of using computers

Advantages and disadvantages

of using computers

Discussing the problems resulting

from computer viruses.


disadvantages of using computers

Information

Communication

Technology (ICT)

identify the benefits and limitations

in the use of Internet and email.

Internet and e-mail. Demonstrating how to access

internet.

Sending and receiving e-mail


TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Shutting down options distinguish restart from shut down Shut down windows Restarting the computer

Use of mouse perform tasks using the mouse

right clicking.

Use of mouse right clicking Identifying tasks which require the use

of mouse right clicking.

Desktop features rearrange icons

use short cut menu for desktop

display.

Icons

Desktop displays

Arranging icons by name, date, size

Using auto arrange option

Screen savers change settings of screen savers

on the monitor

Screen saver settings Selecting screen savers

Settings adjust time, date and volume

using short cut

adjust date

Date, time and volume settings Checking current date and time

Changing date and time settings using

shortcut

My computer icon

delete files and folder from hard

disk.

C drives

Inserting storage media in appropriate

drives

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




My computer icon (cont) open C drive

create folders/files

search for files/folders

Files and folders

Deleting files and folders

Opening drives

Recycle bin display and empty the recycle bin Recycle bin icon Opening recycle bin

Emptying recycle bin

Printing print using shortcut Printing Using the shortcut command to print


TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Loading a word

processor

programme

access word processing using start

menu and icon.

Word processor icon Opening word using both mouse and

keyboard

Word processing

features insert symbols and pictures

insert text

design patterns using auto shapes

Symbols and pictures

Auto shapes

Creating patterns using auto shapes

Word processing

setting use tool bars and scroll bars Word processing

Screen: tool bars and scroll bar

Identifying tool bars and scroll bars

Typing type compositions and letters

Punctuated compositions and

letters

Special Characters

! ? , .; “ “ ( ) % $ # @ `

* < >

Typing compositions and letters.

Text selection and

correction. select text using the shift and

arrow keys and mouse

correct spellings and grammar

Shift and arrow keys and

mouse

Errors: spellings and

grammar.

Blocking text

Erasing sentences from right to left and

from left to right.

N.B. Non English and scientific words are

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




treated as errors by the computer. Teacher

is to use discretionary powers. Correction

of errors is taught progressively.

Keyboard keys and

their uses. identify functions frequently used.

manipulate the entire keyboard

keys.

Keyboard keys and their uses Using QWERTY in document manipulation

and production.

Saving and opening

documents open commands in the file menu

retrieve documents saved

save documents in hard disk and

other media

Opening, saving and closing a

document in the hard disk (C-

drive) and other media

Open, save and exit commands

Storing documents in different media

Retrieving a document by using the open

command in the Open dialogue box

Opening documents in different media

Formatting Text bold text.

colour text.

underline text

align text


space lines

apply Word Art

print documents

The bold icon.


The underline icon

Alignment icons

Font size and type icons

Line spacing

Word Art

Print outs

Bolding text.


Underlining text

Aligning text


Spacing lines

Applying word art

Printing documents

Editing Text cut and paste text

copy and paste text

Cutting and pasting

Copying and pasting

Lower and upper case

Copying and pasting using the Edit

command menu


Cutting and pasting using the Edit command

menu

Cutting and pasting using the icons

N.B. Activities to focus first on the Edit


introduced.

Changing lower to upper case and vice

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




change case

find and replace words

Replacing words

versa

Finding words

Replacing words

TOPIC : SPREADSHEETS

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Introduction to a

spreadsheet identify functions of

spreadsheets

Basic spreadsheet concept

Spreadsheet structure

Spreadsheet navigation and simple

functions

Explaining what constitutes a spreadsheet.

Explaining the difference between

workbooks and worksheets

create a Spreadsheet


column headings, row headings, cells,

cell names, cell pointer, Sheet tabs,

navigating in the spreadsheet, select all

button.

Creating a spreadsheet- spreadsheet

structure, cursor manipulation

Saving and

opening

documents

open, save and close

documents

File retrieval

Saving

Closing

Exiting

Retrieving, saving, closing, and exiting a

file in a specific location such as ‘My

Documents’.

Spreadsheet

formatting insert rows and columns

adjust rows and columns

preview documents before

printing

Insert :Rows, columns, Worksheet

Delete :Rows, columns, Worksheet

Adjust row height, column width

Rename a Worksheet

Block/highlight specific cells

Preview and printing

Editing a spreadsheet by inserting and

deleting rows and columns.

Adjusting row height and column width.

Blocking/highlighting specific cells, such as

TOTAL’s, using the ‘fill colour’ button.

Preview document before printing a must.

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Charts and

graphs

create a chart/graph

Column and bar chart/graph Creating a bar and column chart/graph using

information from a created spreadsheet.

Using the insert- chart menu






Loading a presentation

programme load a presentation

programme

Presentation programme Loading a presentation

Drawing add drawings Drawings Inserting drawing and adding colour to

pictures

Slide creation create presentations using

more challenging slides

insert pictures to a

presentation

Save presentations

Presentations using slides

Pictures

Creating presentations

Saving presentations

Opening and closing

presentation Open and close existing

presentations

Open and save Opening and closing existing presentation

Formatting text format text on slides

apply font, colour, type and

size.

Font, colour, type and size Changing font, colour, type and size.

Slide show

view a slide show

add transition effects


animate slides

Slide show

Transition: normal view and

slide shorter view

Design templates

Animation effects: Preset and

custom

Viewing a slide show

Applying transition effects on slide

Selecting a transition effect from the drop

down list.

Choosing the speed of the transition

Selecting objects which is to be animated

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Slide show (cont)

present a slide show

print slides

Slide show

Presentation

Printing

Selecting slides to be printed.

TOPIC: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPTIONAL)

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Internet set internet

make a connection using shortcut

disconnect the internet connection

install security features

Internet icon

Web sites

Search engines

Security issues

Opening the internet

Opening different websites

Typing/Selecting search engine

Entering search criteria/subject

Disconnecting using shortcut

e-mail set e-mail account

identify and open mailbox

create mail

send mail

reply mail

opening in-box

delete message

e-mail account

Mailbox

e-mail message

Inbox deleting

Opening the mailbox

Composing mail

Sending mail

Opening inbox

Replying to mail

Signing out

Grade 7

47

GRADE 7

Grade 7

48

TOPIC : THEORY

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Rules and

requirements of the

computer laboratory



laboratory.

maintain the computers

The basic rules.

Basic maintenance of

computers


Computer laboratory and the consequences

of breaking the rules.

Best methods of looking after your

computers including keeping them free of

dust and use of surge protectors/blocks.

N.B. Maintenance to be limited to

explaining the need for cleaning and

servicing.

Introduction to

computers. identify different types of

computers


software.

Different types of computers:

Laptops, palmtops,

notebooks,

PC, mainframe,

supercomputer.

Hardware: Input devices:

Keyboard, Mouse

Output devices

Speakers, Printers and Screen,

Storage devices:

floppy disks, flash

disk/memory stick, compact

disk (CD), digital video disk

(DVD).

Software:

System and application

Comparing the different types of computers

and their applications.

Entering data using the input devices.

Discussing the suitability in the application

of different types of storage devices.

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




identify computer viruses and their

causes

list advantages and disadvantages

of using computers

software

Computer viruses and their

effects

Advantages and disadvantages

of using computers


equipment.

Identifying different system and application

software.

Discussing the problems resulting from

computer viruses and how best to deal with

them.

Using anti- virus software to avoid

infection through use of storage devices.


disadvantages of using computers.

Information

Communication

Technology (ICT)

identify the benefits and limitations

in the use of Internet and email.

Internet and e-mail Demonstrating how to access internet.

Sending and receiving e-mail.


TOPIC OBJECTIVES


CONTENT NOTES AND SUGGESTED

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Starting up and shutting down differentiate restart and shut

down

Shut down windows Restarting the computer

Use of mouse perform tasks using the

mouse – right clicking

Use of mouse-right clicking

Identifying tasks which require

the use of mouse

Right clicking

Playing games using the mouse

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES


CONTENT NOTES AND SUGGESTED

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Desktop features use the start and shortcut

menu for desktop displays

Start and shortcut menu. Selecting and adjusting the

screen savers and the wait time

Settings adjust date, time and

volume using shortcut

Date, time and volume settings Checking the current date and

time

Playing CD and adjusting

volume.

My computer icon open A,C and D drives

using my computer icon.

copy and move files and

folders

search for files and folders

by date.

delete files and folders from

other storage devices.

A, C and D drives

Files and folders

Searching for files and folders

Files and folders in different

storage devices

Inserting storage media in the

appropriate drives.

Opening drives

Using the date to search for

files and folders

Saving files, folders and

different storage devices

Deleting the files and folders

Recycle bin display files and folders

restore files and folders

Display and restore file and

folders

Opening the recycle bin

Restoring files and folders

Printing use page range and number

of copies command to print

documents

Printing using options Using the print option

command


TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Loading word processing

programme access word processing

start menu and icon

close a programme

Loading a word processor

using start menu and icon.

Opening word using both

mouse and keyboard

Exiting programmes using

close icon and close command

Word processing features design patterns using Auto

shapes

Auto shapes icon Creating patterns using Auto

shapes

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




insert symbols and pictures

insert text

Playing of age appropriate

educational games

Keyboard identify functions keys

identify frequently used

keyboard keys and their

functions

use keys correctly.

Keyboard keys

Tab, scroll lock, insert

Using the keys to type different

text such as compositions,

graphs and tables

Typing type using two hands

type at acceptable speed

Composition and letters Typing compositions and

letters

Word processing setting identify the functions of the

icons on the tool bar and

scroll bars.

View on menu bar

Toolbars and scroll bars

Adding and removing toolbars

from screen

Choosing the most used

toolbars to remain on screen

Opening, saving and closing

documents save documents in hard disk

and other media.

retrieve documents saved.

C Drive (Hard disk) – save and

open commands

File menu

Compact disks

Diskettes

Storing documents in different

media

Opening, saving and closing a

document in different media

Text selection and correction select required text using

arrow keys as well as mouse

check and correct spellings

and grammar

Shift & arrows

Mouse

Spellings and grammar

Highlighting of text for

formatting and/or editing

purposes using keyboard and

mouse.

Formatting text apply italics

format text

Format: italics, font (type, size

and colour), alignment, line

spacing, tabulation, borders,

columns, word art, margins,

page numbering and printing

Creating (eye catching)

presentable text work e.g.

pamphlets

Editing text cut and paste Text manipulation – cutting Moving, copying text from one

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




copy and paste

change case

find and replace words

and pasting, copying and

pasting, changing case, finding

and replacing words

media to another.

Correcting typed text.

TOPIC : SPREADSHEET

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Introduction to a

spreadsheet define a spreadsheet

state the uses of

spreadsheets

name types of

spreadsheets

create a spreadsheet



cell names

Information storage

Manual and computerized spreadsheets

Spreadsheets software



cell names, cell pointer, sheet tabs,

navigating in the spreadsheet, select all

button.

Creating a spreadsheet

Displaying the spreadsheet

screen

Identifying the components of a

spreadsheet

Opening, saving, retrieving and

closing a spreadsheet

Opening, saving and

closing documents open, save and close

documents

File retrieval

Saving

Closing

Exiting

Retrieving, saving and exiting a

file

Spreadsheet formatting adjust width settings

insert rows and columns

delete rows and columns

format cells

preview and print

Insert: Rows, columns, worksheet

Delete: Rows, columns, Worksheet

Adjust row height, column width

Rename a Worksheet

Block/highlight specific cells

Formatting a spreadsheet

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TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Charts/graphs create a chart/graph

modify charts and graphs

Create a line and pie chart/graph Producing charts and graphs

TOPIC : PRESENTATION

TOPIC OBJECTIVES




Loading a

presentation

programme

load a presentation

programme

Presentation programme using

keyboard

Opening, saving and retrieving a

presentation programme

Drawing prepare drawings and

pictures

save drawings

Drawing and saving Adding clip art

Adding drawing

Slide creation create presentations using

more challenging slides

insert pictures from various

sources

Presentations using slides

Pictures from various sources

Creating presentation

Inserting picture on slides

Opening and

closing

presentation

open an existing

presentation

edit and save a presentation

Opening, saving and editing

presentation

Editing presentation

Saving presentations

Formatting text format text on slide

apply background colours

apply font, colour and size

Formatting: background colour, font

and size

Formatting text on slide

Slide show demonstrate slide advance

methods

set time and sound effects


present slide show

print slides

Slide advance methods e.g. mouse

click, set time, sound effects

Design templates

Slide show presentation

Modifying slides

Viewing a slide show

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TOPIC : INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPTIONAL)


Pupils should be able to; CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND

NOTES

Internet set up internet

make a connection

identify security issues

search for information

Setting up of the internet

Start menu

Internet programme

Security issues

Connecting using the start menu

Typing/ Selecting search engine

Entering search criteria/subject

Copy and paste information to word processing

Printing selected text/pictures/tables etc

Disconnecting using shortcut

e-Mail set up a mail account

send mail

reply mail

copy and paste documents

attach files

delete mail

open e-mail programme

use e-mail features

manage mailbox

Mailbox

Mail account

Copying and pasting

Deleting

Sending mail using Carbon Copy and

Blind Carbon Copy

Forwarding mail

Attaching files

Deleting mail

Signing out