NSS

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

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Curriculum Framework of NSS ICT 1.

The Compulsory Part

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The Elective Part

3.

School-based Assessment

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The Compulsory Part A. Information Processing

B. Computer System Fundamentals

C. Internet and its Applications D. Basic Programming Concepts E. Social Implications

The Elective Part Software Development A. Pascal Programming B. Programming Languages C. Systems Development 3

Assessment Framework • Paper 1 Compulsory part, 55%, 2 hours • Paper 2 Elective part, 25%, 1 hour 30 mins • School-based Assessment (SBA), 20%

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The Elective Part Software Development A.

Pascal Programming

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Simple Data Types and Statements Pascal Built-in Functions Program Development Procedures Selection Statements Iteration Statements Producing Good Programs with Procedures Program Testing and Debugging String Functions and Procedures Data Structure User-defined Data Types and Records Manipulation of Text Files Algorithms in Programming

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Programming Questions Tic-tac-toe

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Sudoku 8

4 5 9

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1

4 7 8

6 2 7

4

4 6

3 2

4 8 7

7 5

1

4

3

2 9

2

3

7 7

Deal or no deal

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Snakes and ladders

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You will also have a chance to take part in

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B.

Programming Languages

1. 2.

Programming Paradigms Program Translators

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C.

Systems Development

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Basic Concepts of System Development Systems Analysis Systems Design Systems Implementation Systems Conversion, Maintenance and Documentation Alternative Approaches and Related Jobs of Systems Development

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The Compulsory Part A.

Information Processing

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Introduction to Information Processing Data Organization and Data Control Number and Character Coding Systems Multimedia Elements and Digitization Introduction to Office Automation Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Integrated Use of a Software Suite Presentation of Information 13

The Compulsory Part B.

Computer System Fundamentals

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The System Unit of a Computer System Input and Output Devices Secondary Storage Devices System Software and Application Software Computer Systems

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The Compulsory Part C.

Internet and its Application

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The Networking and Internet Basics Communications Software and Protocols Internet Services and Applications Introduction to HTML Elementary Web Authoring

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The Compulsory Part D.

Basic Programming Concepts

1. 2. 3.

Problem-solving Procedures Algorithm Design Algorithm Testing

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The Compulsory Part E.

Social Implications

1. 2. 3.

Equity, Work and Health Issues Intellectual Property Threats and Security on the Internet

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School-based Assessment The context of the project is related to both the Compulsory part and the Elective part.

Skills for completing SBA can be integrated into daily learning activities.

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School-based Assessment The project should be assessed on the following aspects: • • • • • • • •

Objectives and Analysis Design and Implementation Practical ICT Skills Testing and Evaluation Conclusion and Discussion Documentation Creativity Project Management 19

Qualities for studying ICT

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strong interest in computer and IT

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logical

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enjoy solving problems

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enjoy writing (typing) programs

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