Curriculum
Hardware
- CPU operation
- Memory
- Upgrading and repairing
- Local Area network
Application Packages
- Spreadsheets
- Databases – multi-tables
Programming
- Arrays
- Text files
- Functions and procedures
- Database connectivity
Designing Solutions
- Search and research
- Data validation
- Internal representation of data
- Data protection and security
- Development of systems
Tests and Forms of Assessment
Term 1: Test and Practical test or assignment
Term 2: Assignment and mid-year Exam
Term 3: Assignment and Test
Term 4: End-of-year Exam
There a Programming Assessment Task (PAT) which consists of a research and a programming project.
Homework
Due to the practical nature of the subject, most of the work gets done in the computer labs and homework is limited. Class tests are written on a regular basis.
Textbooks
Computers, part of your life - A textbook for Information Technology – Part 2 Sandra Jacobs, et al
Enjoy Delphi – A Guide to Problem Solving and Programming – Part 2 Annette Bezuidenhout, et al
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