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Computer Studies SG Grade 11 - 2006

Modified 16 July 2006

Exercises/tests, tasks and examinations

Term 1 (Internet and web authoring)
Term 2 (Computer architecture and databases)
Term 3 (Software, Social implications and databases and spreadsheets)
Term 4 (Networking and spreadsheets)
Project

Help line

Your teacher may be contacted over the telephone. Office hours are from 18h00 to 20h00 at 072 247 9047.

Time requirements

This course requires a great deal of time in order to complete the practical work. Each learner is expected to

complete weekly homework;
use the computer for lessons five times a week, plus a minimum of three hours a week exploring the current package;
learn theory three or four hours a week;
attend computer faires;
read computer magazines e.g. PCKnowHow, Computeractive and
window shop or browse in computer stores.

Content matter or theory

The topics covered in the three years of the course are illustrated in the table below. The textbook Computer Studies Grade 11 Theory from Study-Opportunities at about R60 is used, plus the Computer dictionary Glossary of PC Acronymns & Computer terms by Dave Britzius obtainable from Pam Buttle at about R100. They do not cover all the requirements so access to a CD-ROM and the Internet is essential.

Topics	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Electronic mail	X	.	.
Computer architecture	X	X	X
Introduction to systems software	X	X	X
Data communications, networking and the Internet	X	X	X
Trends	X	X	X
Social and ethical implications of the computer	X	X	X
Development of the computer	X	.	.
Careers in informatics	.	X	X

Topics

Technical requirements, practical work and practical syllabus

Learners need a multimedia Pentium computer with CD-ROM, Windows 98/2000/NT, communications software, a modem (56 Kbs), and an internet service provider (ISP). The applications taught in the three years of the course are illustrated in the table below, plus the software which all learners are required to use.

Application	Software required	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Advanced word processing	Word 2000	X	X	X
Graphics	Paintbrush/Paint, and shareware PaintShop Pro any version (Demo version found in the Resources folder on the disk)	X	X	X
Advanced databases	Access 2000	X	X	X
Advanced spreadsheets	Excel 2000	X	X	X
Mindmapping	Inspiration	X	X	X
Multimedia design	PowerPoint 2000	X	X	X
System software	Windows 95 or higher	X	X	X
Webpage design, Gif animation	Front Page; Animation software such as shareware Gif Construction Set; CoffeeCup Firestarter, Animation Shop and Crossword Compiler (demo versions found in the Resources folder on the disk)	X	X	X

Applications

Work in 2006

The work to be covered in 2006 is illustrated in the table below. The theory and practical aspects of the subject are integrated as far as possible.

Term	Content	Applications
1	Internet	Mainly web authoring
2	Computer architecture	Mainly Access
3	System software Social implications	Mainly Access and Excel
4	Data communication	Mainly Excel

Planned work in 2006