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Computer Science: 1. Introduction To Computers

This document provides an overview of the computer science curriculum for Class IX in Pakistan. It covers 7 topics: 1) introduction to computers, 2) computer components, 3) input/output devices, 4) storage devices, 5) computer software, 6) introduction to Windows, and 7) computer applications like word processing. The curriculum aims to teach students about the history of computers, how computers work, common hardware and software, operating systems like Windows, and how to use basic applications. It also provides recommendations for reference books to supplement the classroom learning.

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Computer Science: 1. Introduction To Computers

This document provides an overview of the computer science curriculum for Class IX in Pakistan. It covers 7 topics: 1) introduction to computers, 2) computer components, 3) input/output devices, 4) storage devices, 5) computer software, 6) introduction to Windows, and 7) computer applications like word processing. The curriculum aims to teach students about the history of computers, how computers work, common hardware and software, operating systems like Windows, and how to use basic applications. It also provides recommendations for reference books to supplement the classroom learning.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

For Class IX (marks 55)

1. Introduction to Computers
o History and development of computers
- Types of computers (analogue, digital, hybrid)
- Classification of digital computers (micro, mini, mainframe and super computer)
o Impact of computers and the internet on society
o Introduction to programming languages (high level, medium level and low level) concepts of
compiler, interpreter and assembler.
2. Computer Components
o Central Processing Unit (CPU),
- Control Unit (CU),
Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)
- Busses: Data bus, Address bus, Control bus
o Primary/Main memory (RAM, ROM) Secondary memory,
o Input/output devices,
o Ports: serial and parallel ports
o Motherboard
3. Input/Output Devices
o Input devices:
- Key board, mouse, joystick, scanner, trackball, light pen, voice microphone,
digital video camera, disk drive
o Output devices:
- Monitors, printers and their kinds (daisy wheel, line, electrostatic, inkjet, electro thermal
and laser), plotters, CD writer, disk drive (concept of soft copy and hard copy)
4. Storage Devices
o Main memory:
- RAM, ROM, SIMM, DIMM
o Memory units:
- Bits, byte (K bytes, M bytes, G bytes
and T bytes).
- Secondary memory;
- Floppy disk, hard disk, compact disk,
magnetic tape.
5. Computer Software
o Types of software:
- System software (operating system, programming language translator, service software
and examples),
- Application software,
o DOS Commands:
- Executable Files, EXE, COM and BAT,
- DIR with Switches, CLS, DATE, TIME, COPY, VER, DEL, TYPE,
FORMAT, COPY PRINT, SYS, CHKDSK, EDIT, XCOPY, DELTREE, PROMPT,
REM,
o Create or make directory,
o Remove/Delete command, and other commonly used commands,
o Paths.

6. Introduction to WINDOWS
o Startup process of WINDOWS,
o Components of WINDOWS:
- Title bar,
- Status bar,
- Scroll bars,
- Menu bar,
- Dialog boxes,
o Familiarization with WINDOWS icons:
- My Computer,
- Recycle Bin,
- Start Button,
- Control Panel,
- Other sub menus,
- Clicking the start button, beginning with taskbar,
- Shut down process,
o Demonstration of installation procedure for WINDOWS,
o Viruses and anti-virus.
7. Computer Application (Word Processor)
o Introduction to word processing,
o Loading a word processing program (MS WORD):
- Typing, saving, exiting,
- Text formatting,
- Document formatting,
- Blocking, moving blocks of text,
- Indenting,
- Fonts, page layout, printing.

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOKS FOR CLASS IX


The question paper will be syllabus oriented. However, the following books are recommended for
reference and supplementary reading:
1. Computer Science
National Book Foundation, Islamabad
2. Computer Science
Punjab Text Book Board, Lahore
3. Computer Science
NWFP Textbook Board, Peshawar
4. Computer Science
Baluchistan Textbook Board, Quetta
5. A Textbook of Computer Science for class IX-X
Prof. Shaukat Ayub Burki
Gaba Educational Book
Urdu Bazaar, M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi

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