2024-2025 annual harmonised progression sheet for computer science form 3
2024-2025 annual harmonised progression sheet for computer science form 3
2024-2025 annual harmonised progression sheet for computer science form 3
| Lesson 1: The processor |
Explain the concepts of CPU, GPU, processor core, multicore and clock speed Identify units for measuring the speed of the processor Compare mobile device processors with personal computer processors |
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| 2 | Lesson 2: The processor cycle |
Describe the components of the CPU Explain the machine instruction cycle |
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| 2 | 3 | Lesson 3: Primary storage |
Explain the concepts of storage, primary storage, volatile, and non-volatile storage Identify units for measuring storage State the function of cache, RAM, and registers |
| 4 | Lesson 4: Secondary storage |
Explain the concept of secondary storage Describe common types of secondary storage Compare HDD and SSDs |
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| 5 | Lesson 5: Other Internal components |
State the function of the motherboard State the function of power supply, battery and fans in a computer Describe the different types of buses |
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| 3 | 6 | Lesson 6: Computer ports |
Describe the main ports of the motherboard of a computer and mobile device |
| Explain the concept of data capture Outline disadvantages of using data capture technologies Describe data capture technologies |
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| 4 | 9 | Lesson 9: Data capture Technologies |
Describe data capture technologies Compare and contrast data capture technologies |
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| 10 | Lesson 10: Integration activities |
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| Choosing application software |
Provided with tasks to produce or edit digital content, learners choose the most appropriate software for each task clearly justifying their choice. |
11 | Lesson 11: Common application software 1 |
Explain the concept of software, system software, and application software. State the purpose of a given application software Outline key features of a given application software State examples of a given application software |
| 5 | Evaluation | |||
| 12 | Lesson 12: Common application software 2 |
State the purpose of a given application software Outline key features of a given application software State examples of a given application software |
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| 13 | Lesson 13: Common application software 3 |
State the purpose of a given application software Outline key features of a given application software State examples of a given application software |
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| 6 | 14 | Lesson 14: integration activities |
