Subject Outline

Grade 12

Computer Studies HG

Final Mark

4 ComponentsExternal Theory (140 marks 3hrs)External Practical (100 marks 3hrs)Project (60 marks)Continuous Assessment (100 marks)

Total : 400 marks

External Theory

All work covered in Grade 11 and 12Data Communication and NetworksComputer ArchitectureThe InternetProgram Development and TestingFile ManagementData StructuresSocial Implications and ApplicationsMultiple Choice Questions

External Practical

Databases – MS Access (30 marks)Create a new database from scratch (15)Use existing database. Queries (15)

Java Programming (70 marks)Correct Compilation Errors (10)Full Program (60)

Total : 100

Project – 1 August 2004!!!!!

A full working Java program (70 marks) Some form of database application with a GUI

(graphical user interface) or A suitably complex game

Documentation (30 marks) User documentation (15 marks) Technical documentation (15 marks) More info to follow

Total : 100 marks converted to mark out of 60

Continuous Assessment

One Theory TestOne Practical TestOne Excel TestInternal Theory Exams (June and Mock)Internal Prac Exams (June and Mock)Operating Systems and Utility TestsResearch Essay

Theory Test

Mini Exam Wednesday 10th March 2004 70 marks

Operating Systems and System Software (25) Data Structures (30) Java Theory (15)

Classes and Objects Arrays String Functions

There will be one or two other theory test during the course of the year that will count towards your final CASS mark

Practical Test

Java Test – Classes and ObjectsWednesday 17th March 200440 Marks

Create a class (25)Use a class (15)

Excel Test

Lesson on Excel followed by testWednesday 21st April 200425 marks

Various excel tasks based on preceeding lesson

June and Mock Exams

Theory 140 marks eachAll theory covered at time of examNo Java Theory

Practical 100 marks eachAccessAll Java covered at time of examJava Theory?

OS and Utility Tests

Operating Systems and Utility TestsWednesday 25th February 200440 marks

20 marks on Windows 9820 marks on various utility packages

Write your name down for a time slot

Operating Systems

Copying files and folders Moving files and folders Deleting files and folders Renaming files and folders Hiding/unhiding files and folders Creating folders Find files Changing date-time format of the clock Changing views in explorer Changing file extension associations Checking the size of files and folders Formatting a diskette

Utility Packages

Zipping/Unzipping files and foldersUsing a web-browser

Includes checking and clearing internet history

Searching, browsing, etc.E-mail

Sending e-mail with attachmentsViewing and basic editing of images with

Microsoft Photo Editor

Research Essay

Due Date : Wednesday 24th June 2004 Any research topic relating to computers Format

Title Page Table of contents Bibliography Page numbering Spell Checked Font – 12 Point Times New Roman (or equivalent formal font) Structured into clear pages with headings

Introduction – half to one page Content – not more than 10 pages excluding pictures Conclusion – half to one page

Project Intro

Tuesday 3rd February 200418:00 - 19:00How to setup a GUIVERY NB for people wanting to do a

database project!Bring disks to take files and material home

with you!