Computer studies / Information Communication Technology (ICT) Primary 3 First Term
Weekly Brief: First Term Topics Covered – Information Technology (IT) Primary 3
Week 1: Revision of Basic 2 Work
- Focus: Review of key concepts from Basic 2.
- Activities: Recap previous knowledge and address any gaps.
Week 2: Generational Development of Computers
- Topic: From Abacus to Smartphone
- Focus: Stages in computer development and advancements over time.
- Activities: Outline and match years with advancements in computer technology.
Week 3: Generational Development of Computers (Continued)
- Topic: From Abacus to Smartphone
- Focus: Detailed exploration of the stages in computer development.
- Activities: Identify and discuss various stages and technologies.
Week 4: Internal Features of the CPU
- Topic: System Unit
- Focus: Components such as the motherboard, processor, BIOS battery, fan, and RAM slot.
- Activities: Identify and describe the functions of each internal feature of the CPU.
Week 5: Internal Features of the CPU (Continued)
- Topic: System Unit
- Focus: Deep dive into internal features and their uses.
- Activities: Practical identification and explanation of CPU components.
Week 6: Hardware Devices of a Computer
- Topic: Input & Output Devices
- Focus: Definitions and identification of various hardware devices.
- Activities: Outline and identify hardware devices, including input and output types.
- Focus: Evaluation of knowledge and understanding of all topics covered so far.
- Activities: Assess pupils’ grasp of the topics through tests and practical exercises.
- Topic: Operating System and System Applications
- Focus: Explanation of software applications and operating systems.
- Activities: Describe different software applications and their functions.
- Topic: Windows, Linux, Ubuntu
- Focus: Compare and contrast various operating systems.
- Activities: State functions and uses of different operating systems.
Week 10: Operating Systems (Continued)
- Topic: Windows, Linux, Ubuntu
- Focus: In-depth comparison and contrast of operating systems.
- Activities: Discuss features, functions, and applications of each operating system.
Week 11: Revision of All Topics Covered
- Focus: Comprehensive review of topics covered during the term.
- Activities: Review key concepts, address any difficulties, and prepare for final assessments.
- Focus: Examination of all topics covered in the first term.
- Activities: Complete objective questions, theory questions, and true or false questions to assess overall understanding.
Summary: Throughout the first term, pupils explored the development of computers, internal CPU features, hardware devices, and operating systems. The term concluded with a comprehensive revision and examination to evaluate their understanding of these key IT concepts.