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INTRODUCTI INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO

ON TO COMPUTERS (cont.) COMPUTERS (cont.)
COMPUTERS
(cont.)
2 INTRODUCTI
1-2 ON TO THE COMPUTER  Define computer  Through question  UPS,Surge  Foundations of
COMPUTERS LABORATORY laboratory and answer define protector Computer
(cont…) MEASURES THAT  Describe the safety computer  charts studies by
PROTECT precautions and laboratory Pepelapg 47
COMPUTER practices that  In group of three,
protect computer discuss safety
precautions and
practices that
protect computer

3 MEASURES THAT  Describe the safety  In group of three,  Antiglare

PROTECT USER precautions and discuss safety standard
practices that precautions furniture
protect user practices that
protect user

4 PRACTICAL By the end of the lesson,  Through  Computer  Gateway

HANDS-ON SKILLS the learner should be able demonstration by Secondary
to the teacher, learner Revision,
 Start up a to observe and S.MburuG.Chem
computer imitate on how to wapg 21-23
 Restart a computer start up a computer,
 Shutting down restart a computer
computer and shut down
computer

3 1 KEYBOARD AND By the end of the lesson, Learner to  Computer  Gateway

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 MOUSE SKILLS the learner should be able  Through keyboard Secondary
KEYBOARD SKILLS to brainstorming  Mobile keyboard Revision,
 Define keyboard define keyboard and S.MburuG.Chem
 Identify parts of identify parts of the wapg 22
the Keyboard Keyboard

2-3 KEYBOARD SKILLS  Discuss parts of the  In group of three,  charts  Foundations of
keyboard discuss parts of the Computer
 Type using keyboard and type studies by
keyboard using keyboard Pepelapg 25

4 TYPING TUTOR  Identify typing  Through question  Typing tutor

tutors and answer identify software
 Use typing tutors typing tutors and computer
use typing tutors
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1-2 MOUSE SKILLS  Define computer  Through  Computer  Lomghorn
mouse brainstorming mouse Secondary.
 Identify parts of define computer S.Mburu, G.
the mouse mouse and identify Chemwa page 23
parts of the mouse

3 MOUSE SKILLS By the end of the lesson,  In group of three,  Computer  Foundations of
the learner should be able discuss parts of the mouse Computer
to: mouse studies by
 Describe parts of Pepelapg 23-25
mouse
 Use mouse
techniques

4 MOUSE SKILLS  Drag and drop  Through  Computer  Foundations of

items demonstration by mouse Computer
 Open file and the teacher, learner studies by
folders through to observe and Pepelapg 23-25
double clicking, imitate on how to
right clicking drag and drop items

5 OPENER EXAMS
COMPUTER SYSTEMS

COMPUTER COMPUTER SYSTEMS

6 1 SYSTEMS INPUT DEVICES By the end of the lesson, Learner to  Computer  Longhorn
(KEYING DEVICES the learner should be  Through system Secondary.

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 able to brainstorming  PDA’s S.Mburu, G.
 Describe describe computer Chemwa page
computer system 30-31
system  define input devices
 Define input
devices

2-3 INPUT DEVICES  List keying  Through questions  Computer  Foundations of

(KEYING DEVICES) devices and answer, list Keyboard Computer
 Describe keying keying devices,  PDA’s Keypad studies by
devices describe keying Pepelapg 68
devices

4 POINTING DEVICES  Define pointing  Through question  Mouse  Gateway

devices and answer define  Joystick Secondary
 List pointing scanning device  Light pen Revision,
devices  In group of three, S.MburuG.Chem
 Describe the describe the listed wapg 30-34
listed pointing pointing devices
devices

7 1 COMPUTER SYSTEMS By the end of the lesson, Learner to:  Pictures from  Lomghorn
DIGITIZERS the learner should be  Through question books and Secondary.
SPEECH able to and answer define newspapers S.Mburu, G.
RECOGNITION  Define digitizer digitizer  PDA’s Chemwa page
DEVICES  List other input  Through 37-38
technologies brainstorming to list  Foundations of
 Describe the other input Computer
listed input technologies studies by
technologies  Through group Pepelapg 76
discussion, discuss
the listed input
technologies

2 CENTRAL By the end of the lesson,  Through questions  A working  Gateway

PROCESSING UNIT the learner should be and answer define personal Secondary
able to the term CPU computer Revision,
 Define term  Through S.MburuG.Chem
CPU brainstorming, list wapg 40
 List functional and illustrate the  Foundations of
elements of functional elements Computer
CPU of CPU studies by
Pepelapg 77

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 3-4 CONTROL UNIT AND  Describe the  Through  Charts  Longhorn
ARITHMETIC LOGIC control Unit brainstorming, Secondary.
UNIT and Arithmetic describe the Control S.Mburu, G.
Logic Unit Unit and Arithmetic Chemwa page
Logic Unit 41-42
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1-2 MAIN MEMORY By the end of the lesson, Learner to:  Pictures from  Gateway
the learner should be  Through question books Secondary
able to and answer classify  RAM module Revision,
 Classify computer memories S.MburuG.Chem
computer  Trough wapg 41-43
memories brainstorming list
 List examples of examples of primary
primary memory and
memory and secondary memory
secondary  Through questions
memory and answer state
 State characteristics of
characteristics RAM and ROM
of RAM and
ROM

3 SPECIAL PURPOSE  Define special  Through question  Input/output  Foundations of

MEMORIES purpose and answer define devices Computer
memory special purpose  microprocessor studies by
 List special memory and list Pepelapg 77
purpose special purpose
memories memories
 Describe Cache  Through
memory and brainstorming
Buffers describe Cache
memory and Buffers

4 SPECIAL PURPOSE  Define registers  Through question  Chart  Longhorn

MEMORIES  List types of and answer define Secondary.
registers registers and list S.Mburu, G.
 Describe the types of registers Chemwa page
listed types of  In group of five, 44-45
registers discuss the listed
types of registers

9 1 MEMORY CAPACITY By the end of the lesson, Learner to:  RAM module  Foundations of
the learner should be  Through questions  Flash cards Computer
able to and answer define studies by

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  Define byte byte Pepelapg 79-80
 Express  Through teachers
memory demonstration,
quantities express memory
 Calculate quantities and
memory calculate memory
quantities quantities

2-3 OVERALL  Define  Through  Schematic  Gateway

FUNCTIONAL computer bus brainstorming, diagram from Secondary
ORGANIZATION OF  List types of define computer the book Revision,
THE CPU computer buses bus S.MburuG.Chem
 Describe the  In group of five, wapg 48
listed computer discuss the listed
buses types of computer
 Give an buses
illustration of  Through group
the overall discussion, illustrate
functional the overall
organization of functional
the CPU organization of the
CPU

4 TYPES OF  Classify  Through question  Photograph  Gateway

PROCESSORS processors and answer Classify Secondary
 Discuss the processors Revision,
listed processor  Through group S.MburuG.Chem
classifications discussion, discuss wapg 48
the listed processor
classification
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1-2 TRENDS IN  List processors  Through question  Photograph
PROCESSORS Type and answer, list  Longhorn
TECHNOLOGY AND Manufactures processors Type, Secondary.
SPEED Year and speed manufactures, year S.Mburu, G.
and speed Chemwa page
44-47

3-4 OUTPUT DEVICES By the end of the lesson, Learner to:  CRT,LCD, TFT  Gateway
the learner should be (a) Through question monitors Secondary
able to and answer define  Speakers Revision,
 Define output output device and  LED S.MburuG.Chem
device classify output wapg 51-60
 Classify output devices  Foundations of

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 devices (b) Through group Computer
 List softcopy discussion, discuss studies by
output devices the listed softcopy Pepelapg 80
 Describe output devices
monitor as a
soft copy
output device
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1-2 MONITOR DISPLAY  Define the  Through question  Photograph from  Longhorn
TERMINOLOGIES terminologies and answer define books Secondary.
AND VIDEO GRAPHIC used in monitor terminologies S.Mburu, G.
ADAPTERS  List and  Through group Chemwa page
describe the discussion, describe 49-52
video graphic the listed video
adapters graphic adapters

7 1 HARDCOPY OUTPUT  Describe hard  Through group  Printers  Foundations of

DEVICES copy output discussion, describe  Pictures from Computer
devices hard copy output magazines studies by
devices  Newspapers Pepelapg 81

2 HARD COPY OUTPUT  List factors to  Through question  Longhorn

DEVICES consider when and answer list  Printers Secondary.
purchasing a factors to consider  Pictures from S.Mburu, G.
printer when purchasing a magazines Chemwa page 53
printer  Newspapers

3 SECONDARY  List secondary  Through question  Flash disc  Gateway

STORAGE DEVICES storage media and answer list  Floppy Secondary
AND MEDIA  Describe secondary storage  Diskettes Revision,
removable media  Memory sticks S.MburuG.Chem
storage device  Through group  Compact disk wapg 61-69
discussion, describe  Hard disk
removable storage
device

4 SECONDARY By the end of the lesson,  Through  Flash disc  Foundations of

STORAGE DEVICES the learner should be brainstorming,  Floppy Computer
AND MEDIA able to discuss fixed storage  Diskettes studies by
 Discuss fixed device  Memory sticks Pepelapg 101
storage device  Compact disk
 Hard disk

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8-9 MID-TERM MID-TERM 
EXAMS MEXAMS

10 1 POWER SUPPLY AND  Distinguish  Through question  Computer power  Longhorn

PERIPHERAL DEVICE between power and answer, cables Secondary.
INTERFACING and interface distinguish between  Interface cables S.Mburu, G.
cables and interface cables Chemwa page
 Describe power 65-67
cables

2-3 POWER SUPPLY AND  Describe  Through discussion,  Computer power  Longhorn
PERIPHERAL DEVICE interfacing describe interfacing cables Secondary.
INTERFACING cables cables  Interface cables S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
65-67

4 BASIC COMPUTER By the end of the lesson,  Through teachers  Foundations of

SET-UP AND CABLING the learner should be demonstration,  Computer power Computer
able to explain basic cables studies by
 Explain basic computer setup and  Interface cables Pepelapg 101
computer setup cabling
and cabling
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1-2 “”  Mount hard  Through teachers  Computer  Foundations of
drives and demonstration, Computer
optical drives mount hard drives studies by
and optical drives Pepelapg 101

3 COMPUTER By the end of the lesson,  Through question  Computer  Longhorn

SOFTWARE the learner should be and answer, software’s Secondary.
able to distinguish between S.Mburu, G.
 Distinguish system software Chemwa page
between and application 73-76
system software
software and
application
software

4 COMPUTER  Classify  Through  Computer  Foundations of

SOFTWARE software brainstorming, software’s Computer
according to classify software studies by
purpose according to Pepelapg 143-
purpose 144
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12 1 COMPUTER  Classify Through brainstorming,  Computer  Foundations of
SOFTWARE software classify software according to software’s Computer
according to acquisition studies by
acquisition Pepelapg 143-
144

2-3 COMPUTER  Classify  Through  Foundations of

SOFTWARE software brainstorming,  Computer Computer
according to classify software software’s studies by
end user- according to user- Pepelapg 143-
License License 144
 Evaluate  Through question
criteria for and answer,
selecting Evaluate criteria for
computer selecting computer
system system

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COMPUTER FORM 1 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 3

OPERATING SYSTEM (OS)
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2 1 DEFINITION OF AN By the end of the lesson, Learner to  Charts  Longhorn
OPERATING OPERATING the learner should be able  Identify operating  computer Secondary.
SYSTEM (OS) SYSTEM to system used by the S.Mburu, G.
 Illustrate an computer Chemwa page 82
operating system  Foundations of
as a supervisor of Computer
hardware and studies by
application Pepelapg 155
software
DEFINITION OF AN
2 OPERATING  Identify parts of  Through  Charts  Longhorn
SYSTEM operating system brainstorming  computer Secondary.
describe parts of S.Mburu, G.
the operating Chemwa page 82
system  Foundations of
Computer
studies by
Pepelapg 155

3-4 FUNCTION OF AN By the end of the lesson,  Through questions  Flash Cards  Longhorn
OPERATING the learner should be able and answers, list Secondary.
SYSTEM to devices under S.Mburu, G.
 List devices under control of operating Chemwa page
the operating system 83-85
system
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1-2 DEVICES UNDER  State functions of  Through  Computer  Gateway
THE OPERATING an operating brainstorming, state  Operating Secondary
SYSTEM CONTROL system in functions of system Revision,
resource operating system  software S.MburuG.Chem
management wapg 87

TYPES OF By the end of the lesson, Learner to  PC’s loaded with  Longhorn
3 OPERATING the learner should be able (a) List and describe different Secondary.
SYSTEM to types of operating operating S.Mburu, G.
 List types of system systems, pupils Chemwa page
operating system book part 3,4 83-85

4 TYPES OF Describe: (a) Draw a summary  PC’s loaded with  Foundations of

OPERATING  Single program diagram of various different Computer
SYSTEM and multitasking operating system operating studies by
operating system types systems, pupils Pepelapg 170

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 book part 3,4

4 1 TYPES OF  Multi- user and  Draw a summary  Chart  Foundations of

OPERATING single user diagram of various Computer
SYSTEM operating system operating system studies by
types Pepelapg 170
TYPES OF
2-3 OPERATING  Command line,  Draw a summary  Chart  Gateway
SYSTEM menu driven and diagram of various Secondary
graphical user operating system Revision,
interface types S.MburuG.Chem
operating system wapg 90-91
 Graphical user
interface
operating system
VS. command line
interface
4 TYPES OF  Graphical user  Draw a table  Practical  Longhorn
OPERATING interface comparing their illustrations Secondary.
SYSTEM operating system various unique S.Mburu, G.
VS. command line characteristics for
Chemwa page
interface each type.
85-88

TERM THREE TERM THREE

OPENER EXAMS OPENER EXAMS

5 1-2 HOW OPERATING By the end of the lesson,  Identify features on  PC loaded with  Longhorn
SYSTEM ORGANIZE the learner should be able windows desktop any version of Secondary.
INFORMATION to windows S.Mburu, G.
 State and explain Chemwa page
factors that 89-94
dictate file
organization
HOW OPERATING
3-4 SYSTEM ORGANIZE  Describe files,  Identify features on  PC loaded with  Longhorn
INFORMATION folders and drives windows desktop any version of Secondary.
 Start Microsoft windows S.Mburu, G.
windows Chemwa page
89-94

6 1-2 MANAGING FILES By the end of the lesson, Learner to  Flash cards  Longhorn
AND FOLDERS the learner should be able  Create folder in Secondary.
to both Graphical user S.Mburu, G.
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  Distinguish interface and MS- Chemwa page
between folder DOC 95-97
and directory
 Draw directory
(folder) tree
Create folder in both
3-4 MANAGING FILE  Create real files Graphical user interface and  Flash cards  Longhorn
AND FOLDERS and folders MS-DOC Secondary.
 Identify parts of S.Mburu, G.
an application Chemwa page
window 95-97

7 1-2  Save changes to a Learner to  Personal  Longhorn

file  Save changes to a computer loaded Secondary.
 Rename files or file, rename files with any version S.Mburu, G.
folders and folders of windows Chemwa page
 Copy, move, sort 95-97
files and folders

3-4  Manipulate files  In group of two,  Personal  Longhorn

and folders using manipulate files and computer loaded Secondary.
Short cut menu, folders using with any version S.Mburu, G.
drag and drop Shortcut menu, drag of windows Chemwa page 90
Selecting multiple and drop
files and folders Selecting multiple
Searching for files files and folders
and folders Searching for files
and folders

8 1 DISK By the end of the lesson, Learner to:  Personal  Longhorn

MANAGEMENT the learner should be able In group of three computer loaded Secondary.
USING WINDOWS to  Format disk with any version S.Mburu, G.
 Format disk  Back-up data of windows Chemwa page
 Back-up data 106-113

2-3  scan problems In group of three  floppy diskette  Longhorn

related to disk  use scan disk to  flash disk Secondary.
 defragment a disk detect disk errors S.Mburu, G.
 defragment a disk Chemwa page
106-113

9 1  Compress files In a group of three  Longhorn

within a disk  Compress a disk  floppy diskette Secondary.
 Scan a disk for  flash disk S.Mburu, G.

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 virus Chemwa page
106-113

2-3  Create/restore In group of three  Un partition  Longhorn

back-up data  Partition a disk  Hard disk Secondary.
 Create startup S.Mburu, G.
disk Chemwa page
 Partition a disk 106-113

10 1 INSTALLATION By the end of the lesson, Learner to  Personal  Longhorn

AND the learner should be able  List installation computer Secondary.
CONFIGURING AN to requirement without an S.Mburu, G.
OPERATING  Know installation  Describe the listed operating Chemwa page
SYSTEM requirements installation system 114-117
requirements
 With the help of the
2-3  Install operating teacher install  Installation and  Foundations of
system operating system start up disk Computer
 Manufactures studies by
documentations Pepelapg 170

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APPLICATION PACKAGES (WORD PROCESSORS)
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9 1 DEFINITION OF By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Newspapers  Longhorn

WORD PROCESSOR the learner should be able  Letters Secondary.
to  Cards S.Mburu, G.
 Define the term  books Chemwa page 1-
word processor 3
 Explain the
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 purpose of a word
processor

2 USING A WORD By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
PROCESSING the learner should be able practical  Books Secondary.
PACKAGE to  Working S.Mburu, G.
 Start a Microsoft personal Chemwa page 5-
word computer 10
 Explain the
Microsoft screen
layout

3 RUNNING THE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Books

PROGRAMME the learner should be able practical  Handouts  Longhorn
to  Working Secondary.
 Save and retrieve computer S.Mburu, G.
 Close and exit Chemwa page
13-17

4 EDITING AND By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
FORMATTING A the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
DOCUMENT to  Working studies
 Select a computer Secondary.
document S.Mburu, G.
 Move, copy and Chemwa page
delete 16-19
 Insert and type
over

10 2-3 FIND AND REPLACE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
the leaner should be able practical  Card working Computer
to computer studies
 Define the term Secondary.
find and replace S.Mburu, G.
 Find and replace a Chemwa page
documents 16-24
 Use thesaurus

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1-2 TEXT FORMATTING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Cards Computer
to  Working studies
 Bold, italicize, computer Secondary.
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 underline, change S.Mburu, G.
fonts Chemwa page
22-23

3 PARAGRAPH By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn

FORMATTING the learner should be able practical  Cards Computer
to  Working studies
 Drop cap, sub and computer Secondary.
superscript S.Mburu, G.
 Align and indent Chemwa page
text 22-23

4 PARAGRAPH By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Books  Longhorn

FORMATTING the learner should be able practical  Newspapers Computer
to  Working studies
 Space and section computer Secondary.
break S.Mburu, G.
 Bullet and Chemwa page
number 22-23
 Insert
columns/page
headers and
footers

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MARKING MARKING MARKING

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1 Reporting from home and settling for the second term work
2  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
1-2 SET-UP By the end of the lesson, practical  Working Computer
the learner should be able computer studies
to Secondary.
 Set up margins S.Mburu, G.
 Set paper size and Chemwa page
orientation 33-35

3-4 SET-UP By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Working Computer
to computer studies
 Define the term  books Secondary.
table S.Mburu, G.
 Create tables Chemwa page
 Insert rows and 37-39
columns
 Merge/split rows

3 1-2 TABLE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
CONVERSION/ the learner should be able practical  Working Computer
ARITHMETIC to computer studies
CALCULATIONS  convert text to a  Chalk board Secondary.
table and vice S.Mburu, G.
verse Chemwa page
 import 40-41
tables/perform
calculations

3-4 MAIL MERGE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Card Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
mail merge  Chalk board S.Mburu, G.
 Create: main Chemwa page
document and 44-46
data source
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  Merge fields

4 1-2 GRAPHICS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Clip art  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Working Computer
to computer studies
 Define the term Secondary.
graphic S.Mburu, G.
 Insert/edit Chemwa page
graphics 44-49

3-4 PRINTING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Working Computer
to computer studies
 Define the term Secondary.
printing S.Mburu, G.
 Set up the printer Chemwa page 44
and print

5 1-2 SPREAD SHEETS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Call register  Longhorn
(SPREADSHEETS) the learner should be able  Accounts book Computer
to studies
 Define the term Secondary.
spreadsheets S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
application areas 52-53
of spreadsheet

3 CREATING A By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn

WORKSHEET the learner should be able practical  Class register Computer
to  Accounts book studies
 Define the term  Working Secondary.
worksheet computer S.Mburu, G.
 Create a Chemwa page
worksheet 57-65
 Save/retrieve a
worksheet
4 MS-Word Practical By the end of the lesson,  Practical  Working  Longhorn
the learner should be able computer Computer
to  Practical studies
 Complete a mid- Secondary.
level practical S.Mburu, G.
project solely Chemwa

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6 1-2 CELL DATA TYPES By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able Computer
to studies
 Define the term Secondary.
cell data type S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page 66
different data
types

3 CELL REFERENCING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Handouts Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
cell referencing S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
different cell 66-69
referencing
 Apply cell
referencing on a
computer

MS-Word Practical By the end of the lesson,  Practical  Working  Longhorn
4 the learner should be able  Q/A demonstration computer Computer
to Practical  Practical studies
 Complete a mid- Secondary.
level practical S.Mburu, G.
project solely Chemwa
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8 1 FUNCTIONS AND By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration Longhorn
FORMULAE the learner should be able practical  Working Computer
to computer studies
 Differentiate  Books Secondary.
between S.Mburu, G.
functions and Chemwa page
formulae 70-73
 Apply functions
and formulae on a
document

2-3 WORKSHEET By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
FORMATTING the learner should be able practical  Handouts Computer
to  Working studies
 Format a computer Secondary.
worksheet: text, S.Mburu, G.
numbers, rows, Chemwa page
columns and 74-79
global

4 DATA By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books

MANAGEMENT the learner should be able practical  Working  Longhorn
to computer Computer
 Explain the terms, studies
Sort, filter, total Secondary.
forms S.Mburu, G.
 Apply the above Chemwa page
features 73-75
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1-2 CHARTS/GRAPHICS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Handouts Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the terms computer Secondary.
chart S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
different charts 77-79
 Insert charts

DATABASES

3-4 DATABASE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Class list  Longhorn
the learner should be able Computer

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 to studies
 Define the Secondary.
database S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
concept of D/base 93-94
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1 DATABASE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
MODELS the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
d/base model S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
difference d/base 96-98
models
 Discuss the
features of a
database

2-3 DATA By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts

ORGANIZATION the learner should be able practical  Books  Longhorn
to  Working Computer
 Organize data in a computer studies
database Secondary.
 Start Ms Access S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
97-100

4 MS ACCESS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn

SCREEN LAYOUT the learner should be able practical  Cards Computer
to  Books studies
 Explain the access  Working Secondary.
screen layout computer S.Mburu, G.
 Create a database Chemwa page
100-104

11 1 EDITING A D/BASE By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Cart Computer
to  Working studies
 Edict a data base computer Secondary.
S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
108-109

2 QUERIES By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn

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 the learner should be able Practical  Card Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
query S.Mburu, G.
 Crate a query Chemwa page
116-117

3 UPDATING A By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn

QUERY the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working studies
 Update a query computer Secondary.
 View a query S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
120-122

4 FORM DESIGN By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Newspaper Computer
to  Working studies
 Explain the form computer Secondary.
layout S.Mburu, G.
 Create a form Chemwa page
110-113

12 1 FORMATTING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn

FIELDS the learner should be able practical Computer
to studies
 Display records in Secondary.
a form S.Mburu, G.
 Format fields Chemwa page
113

2 REPORTS LAYOUT By the end of the lesson, Q/A Demonstration Practical  Handouts  Longhorn
the learner should be able  Books Computer
to  Working studies
 Define a report Computer Secondary.
 Create a report S.Mburu, G.
 Modify a report Chemwa page
125-129

3 REPORTS LAYOUT By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Forms  Longhorn
(+1 the learner should be able practical  Report Computer
re to  Working studies

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 me  Sort and group computer Secondary.
dial data in a report S.Mburu, G.
)  Design labels Chemwa page
40-41

4 PRINTING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Forms  Longhorn

the learner should be able Practical  Report Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
printing S.Mburu, G.
 Print: form and a Chemwa page
report 112
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3-4 PUBLISHING DESIGNING A By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Observation  Letters  Longhorn
PUBLICATION the learner should be able Practical  Working Computer
to computer studies
 Explain the DTP Secondary.
S/W S.Mburu, G.
 Discuss the types Chemwa page
of DTP 133-134
publications

9 1 DESIGNING A By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Cards,  Longhorn

PUBLICATION the learner should be able certificates, text, Computer
to calendars, text studies
 Run the DTP books Secondary.
program S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the DTP Chemwa page
screen layout 134-136

3-4 DESIGNING A By the end of the lesson, Q/A demonstration practical  Cards,
PUBLICATION the learner should be able certificates, text  Longhorn
to calendars, Computer
 Set up a textbooks studies
publication  Working Secondary.
 Manipulate text Computer S.Mburu, G.
and graphics Chemwa page
139-143

10 1-2 TEXT By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Calendars,  Longhorn
the learner should be able textbooks Computer
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 to studies
 Design page Secondary.
layout S.Mburu, G.
 Use a ruler to Chemwa page
measure 158

3-4 GRAPHICS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Handouts Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term Computer Secondary.
graphics S.Mburu, G.
 Change full stroke Chemwa page
 Reshape objects 150

11 1-2 GRAPHICS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able Practical  Handouts Computer
to  Working studies
 Copy an object computer Secondary.
 Import and wrap S.Mburu, G.
text Chemwa page
161-162

3 GRAPHICS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn

&4 the learner should be able Practical  Handouts Computer
to  Working studies
 Group objects computer Secondary.
 Lock objects S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
164-168

12/ 1 ROTATE/CROP By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books

13 the learner should be able practical  Working  Longhorn
to computer Computer
 Explain the terms, studies
sort, filter, total, Secondary.
forms S.Mburu, G.
 Apply the above Chemwa page
features 164
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INTERNET AND E-MAIL

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1 Reporting from home and settling for the third term work

2 1-2 INTERNET AND E- By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  internet  Longhorn
MAIL the learner should be able  Demonstration  Text book Computer
to  observation  Working studies
 Define the term Computer Secondary.
internet S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
development of 168-169
internet

3-4 IMPORTANCE OF By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
THE INTERNET the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working studies
 Explain the computer Secondary.
importance of the S.Mburu, G.
internet Chemwa page
266-275

3 1-2 INTERNET By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
CONNECTIVITY the learner should be able Practical  Books Computer
to  Modem S/W studies
 Define the  Working Secondary.
internet computer S.Mburu, G.
connectivity Chemwa page
 Explain elements 273-276
of IC

3-4 INTERNET By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
SERVICES the learner should be able Practical  Cards Computer
to  Books studies
 Explain the  computer Secondary.
internet services S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
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 273-276
4
1-2 ACCESSING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Web pages
INTERNET the learner should be able practical  Books  Longhorn
to  Working Computer
 Log in/Sign in computer studies
 Surf/browse Secondary.
S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
279

3-4 HYPER LINKS AND By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
SEARCH ENGINES the learner should be able practical  Card Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
search engine S.Mburu, G.
 Use search Chemwa page
engines 177-179

5 1-2 ELECTRONIC MAIL By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working studies
 Explain the term computer Secondary.
e-mail S.Mburu, G.
 Discuss the use of Chemwa page
email s/w 178-180

3-4 E-MAIL By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Web pages Computer
to  Working studies
 State the e-mail computer Secondary.
facilities S.Mburu, G.
 Compose mails Chemwa page
 Check mails 30-37

6 1-2 E-MAIL By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Web pages studies
 Manipulate an e-  Working Secondary.
mail computer S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
180

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 3-4 SET-UP By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Websites  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Web pages Computer
to  Working studies
 Fax e-mail computer Secondary.
 Attach files S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
181-182

7 1 TEL MESSAGING By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Web pages Computer
to  Working studies
 Explain the term computer Secondary.
tel -messaging S.Mburu, G.
 Develop contact Chemwa page
mgt 181-182

2 EMERGING ISSUES By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Websites  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Web pages Computer
to  Working studies
 Explain the computer Secondary.
emerging issues S.Mburu, G.
 Search for the Chemwa page
emerging issues in 182-183
the net

3-4 GRAPHICS By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Web sites  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Web pages Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
graphic S.Mburu, G.
 Insert/edit Chemwa page
graphics 44-49
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1-2 G. DATA SECURITY By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn
AND CONTROLS the learner should be able practical  Working Computer
to computer studies
 Define the term Secondary.
data security S.Mburu, G.
 Identify security Chemwa page
threats on ICT 185-186

3 CONTROL By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Internet  Longhorn

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 MEASURES the learner should be able  Books Computer
to  Working studies
 Discuss the computer Secondary.
control measures S.Mburu, G.
on ICT Chemwa page
186-188

4 COMPUTER By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn

CRIMES the learner should be able Practical  Internet Computer
to  Working studies
 Define the term computer Secondary.
computer crimes S.Mburu, G.
 Explain the Chemwa page
computer crimes 188-190

9 1-2 ICT PROTECTION By the end of the lesson, Q/A Demonstration practical  Books
the learner should be able  Internet  Longhorn
to  Handouts Computer
 Discuss ICT  Working studies
protection computer Secondary.
measures S.Mburu, G.
Chemwa page
190-193

3-4 LAWS OF ICT By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Books  Computer
the learner should be able practical  Internet studies by
to  Handouts S.JohnOnunga
 Define the terms  Books page 327-328
ethics  Working
 Explain the ethical computer
issues

10 1 ICT LEGISLATION By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Computer

the learner should be able studies by
to S.JohnOnunga
 Discuss ICT laws page 328-331

2 WORKSHEET By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Demonstration  Books  Longhorn

&3 FORMATTING the earner should be able practical  Handouts Computer
&4 to  Working studies
 Format a computer Secondary.
w/sheet: text, S.Mburu, G.
numbers, rows, Chemwa page
columns and 190-193

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SCHOOLS CLOSES END OF YEAR

COMPUTER FORM 3 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

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1-4 Data COMPUTER FILES By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in groups  Charts  Computer
processing the learner should be able  Illustrations by the studies by
to teacher Onunga and
 Define a  Question and Shah page 49
computer file answer
 Give the types of
computer files
 State the
advantages of
computerized
filing

3 1-2 Data ELEMENTS OF By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in groups  database  Longhorn
processing COMPUTER FILE the learner should be able  Question and  chart with Computer
to answer relation studies Bk 3
 List the elements  demonstration database
page 40
of a computer file
 Describe the
listed elements of
a computer file

3-4 Data CLASSIFICATION OF By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  Floppy diskette  Longhorn
processing COMPUTER FILES the learner should be able teacher  Compact disc Computer
29
 to  Computer video studies Bk 3
 Classify computer tape page 41
files  Computer
 Differentiate studies by
between logical Onunga and
and physical Shah page 50
computer files
4
3-4 Data COMPUTER By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Charts  Longhorn
processing PROCESSING FILES the learner should be able  Illustration by the  Flash cards Computer
to teacher studies by
 Give the types of  Question and Mburu and
processing files answer
ChemwaBk 3
 Describe the
listed types of page 41
processing files
 Master files
 Transaction file
 Reference files
 Backup files
 Sort files

5 1 Data FILE By the end of the lesson,  Question and  Floppy diskettes  Longhorn
processing ORGANIZATION the learner should be able answer  Compact disk Computer
METHODS to  Brainstorming  Video tapes studies by
 Define file  Discussions in Mburu and
organization groups
ChemwaBk 3
 List the methods
of organizing files page 42
on a storage  Computer
media studies by
 Describe the Onunga and
listed methods of Shah page 55
file organization

2 Data ELECTRONIC DATA By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Charts  Longhorn
processing PROCESSING the learner should be able groups  Flash cards Computer
to  Question and studies by
 Give the data answer
Mburu and
processing modes  Illustration by the
ChemwaBk 3
 Describe teacher
(i) Online page 43-45
processing  Computer
(ii) Real-time studies by
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 processing Onunga and
(iii) Distributed Shah page 61
processing

3-4 Data ELECTRONIC DATA Bythe end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Charts  Computer
processing PROCESSING the learner should be able groups  Flash cards studies by
MODES to  Question and Onunga and
 Describe answer
Shah page 612-
(i) Time- sharing  Illustration by the
69
(ii) Batch teacher
processing
(iii) Multi
processing
(iv) Multi-tasking
(v) Interactive
processing
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1-4 OPENER EXAMS AND COMPILATION

7 1 ELEMENTARY DEFINITION OF By the end of this lesson,  Question and  Charts  Longhorn
PROGRAMMI PROGRAMMING the learner should be able answer  Books Computer
NG to  Discussion in  Journals studies by
PRINCIPLES  Define groups  Software Mburu and
programming  Illustration by the  computer
ChemwaBk 3
 List the terms used teacher
in programming page 47
 Describe the listed  Computer
terms studies by
 Differentiate Onunga and
between source Shah page 72
program and
object program

2 ELEMENTARY LEVELS OF By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Flash cards  Longhorn
PROGRAMMI PROGRAMMING the learner should be able  Q/A  Charts Computer
NG LANGUAGE to  books studies by
PRINCIPLES  Classify the
Mburu and
programming
ChemwaBk 3
languages
 Describe the low

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 level programming page 49-51
language  Computer
studies by
Onunga and
Shah page 73

3-4 ELEMENTARY LEVELS OF By the end of the lesson,  Q/A  Flash cards  Longhorn
PROGRAMMI PROGRAMMING the learner should be able  Discussion  Charts Computer
NG LANGUAGE to studies by
PRINCIPLES  Describe the high
Mburu and
level language
ChemwaBk 3
 State the
advantages and page 59
disadvantages of  Computer
low-level and high studies by
level languages Onunga and
Shah page 74-75

2 1 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM By the end of the lesson,  Question and  Flash cards  Longhorn
PROGRAMMI DEVELOPMENT the learner should be able answer  charts Computer
NG to  Discussion in studies by
PRINCIPLES  List the stages in groups
Mburu and
program
ChemwaBk 3
development
 Describe page 60-66
(i) program
recognition
(ii) program
definition

2 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Computer  Computer

PROGRAMMI DEVELOPMENT the learner should be able  Illustrations by software studies by
NG to teacher Onunga and
PRINCIPLES  Describe
Shah page 83
(i) Program
design
(ii) Program
coding

3-4 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Flash cards  Computer
PROGRAMMI DEVELOPMENT the learner should be able groups  charts studies by
NG to  Illustrations by the
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 PRINCIPLES  Describe teacher Onunga and
(i) program  Question and Shah page 85
testing answer
(ii) Program
implementati
on and
maintenance

3 1 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Chalkboard  Longhorn

PROGRAMMI DOCUMENTATION the learner should be able groups  charts Computer
NG to  Illustrations by the studies by
PRINCIPLES  Define the term teacher
Mburu and
program  Question and
ChemwaBk 3
documentation answer
 State the forms of page 67
documentation
 Describe the target
groups for
documentation

2 ELEMENTARY DEVELOPMENT OF By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Chalkboard  Longhorn

PROGRAMMI ALGORITHMS the learner should be able groups  Charts Computer
NG to  Question and  Flash cards studies by
PRINCIPLES  Define algorithm answer
Mburu and
 List tools used in  Illustration by the
ChemwaBk 3
algorithm teacher
 Distinguish page 68
between pseudo
code and flow
charts
DESIGNING MORE
3-4 ELEMENTARY COMPLEX By the end of the lesson,  Question and  Charts  Longhorn
PROGRAMMI ALGORITHMS the learner should be able answer Computer
NG to  Demonstration by studies by
PRINCIPLES  Give comparison the teacher
Mburu and
between a pseudo  Group discussions
ChemwaBk 3
code and a flow
chart page 68
 Design complex
algorithms

4 1 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Charts  Longhorn

PROGRAMMI CONTROL the learner should be able groups  chalkboard Computer
NG STRUCTURES to studies by

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 PRINCIPLES  Define program Mburu and
control structures ChemwaBk 3
 List three control page 72-78
structures
 Computer
 Describe sequence
studies by
as a control
structure Onunga and
Shah page 93

2 ELEMENTARY PROGRAM By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Charts  Computer

PROGRAMMI CONTROL the learner should be able groups  chalkboard studies by
NG STRUCTURES to Onunga and
PRINCIPLES  Describe the use of
Shah page 94
iteration (looping)
as a control
structure

3-4 ELEMENTARY Program control By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  Chart  Computer
PROGRAMMI structures the learner should be able teacher  chalkboard studies by
NG to  Discussion in Onunga and
PRINCIPLES  Describe selection groups
Shah page 94
as a control  Question and
structure answer
 Design a more
complex algorithm

5 1 PROBLEM SOLVING

2 SYSTEM Definition By the end of the lesson,  Discussion  Charts  Longhorn

DEVELOPMEN the learner should be able  Question and  Chalkboard Computer
T to answer  Journals studies by
 Define the term  Computer Mburu and
system  books
ChemwaBk 3
 Describe a system
list page 91-95
 List the  Computer
characteristics of a studies by
system Onunga and
Shah page 168

3-4 SYSTEM Information By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Charts  Computer
DEVELOPMEN system the learner should be able groups  Flash cards studies by

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 T to  Illustration by the  Chalkboard Onunga and
 Describe the listed teacher  Computer Shah page 170
characteristics of a  Books
system
 Define information
system

6 1 SYSTEM Information By the end of the lesson,  Discussion  Charts  Longhorn

DEVELOPMEN system the learner should be able  Illustrations by the  Flash cards Computer
T to teacher  Computer studies by
 State the main  Question and Mburu and
purpose of an answer
ChemwaBk 3
information system
 Give reasons why page 95
information system
is developed
 State the role of
information system
analyst

2 SYSTEM Theories of By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Chalk board  Computer
DEVELOPMEN system the learner should be able groups  Flash cards studies by
T development to  Illustration by the  Charts Onunga and
 Describe tradition teacher
Shah page 170
approach
 Describe rapid
application
development

3-4 Theories of By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Chalk board  Longhorn
system the learner should be able groups  Flash cards Computer
development to  Illustration by the  Charts studies by
 Describe the teacher
Mburu and
structured
ChemwaBk 3
approach
 Give examples of page 97
ways of
information of
gathering

7 1 Stages of system By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  Chalk board  Longhorn
SYSTEM development the learner should be able teacher  charts Computer
DEVELOPMEN to  Question and studies by
T  State and define all answer
Mburu and
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 the stages of ChemwaBk 3
system page 97
development

2 SYSTEM Stages of system By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Chalk board  Longhorn
DEVELOPMEN development the learner should be able  Discussion  Charts Computer
T to studies by
 Give the methods
Mburu and
used in
ChemwaBk 3
information
gathering page 100-104
 Describe  Computer
interviews studying studies by
of available Onunga and
documents as used Shah page 175
in information
gathering

3-4 SYSTEM Stages of system By the end of the lesson,  Discussions in  Sample  Longhorn
DEVELOPMEN development the learner should be able groups questionnaire Computer
T to  Question and  Chalkboard studies by
 Prepare a answer
Mburu and
questionnaire  Illustration by the
ChemwaBk 3
 Prepare and teacher
present a fait page 104
finding report
 Describe how
automated
methods are used

8 1 SYSTEM Requirements By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Chalkboard  Longhorn

DEVELOPMEN specification the learner should be able  Question and  Charts Computer
T to answer studies by
 Describe output
Mburu and
specification
ChemwaBk 3
 Describe input
specification page 105

SYSTEM By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Chalkboard  Longhorn

DEVELOPMEN Requirements the learner should be able  Question and  Charts Computer
T specification to answer studies by
 Describe file/data
Mburu and
stores
ChemwaBk 3
 Describe hardware
36
 and software page 109
requirements

SYSTEM System design By the end of the lesson,  Chalkboard  Longhorn

DEVELOPMEN the learner should be able  Discussions  Charts Computer
T to  Question and studies by
 Define system answer
Mburu and
flowchart
ChemwaBk 3
 Identify common
flowchart symbols page 109

9 1 SYSTEM Designing a By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Charts  Longhorn

DEVELOPMEN system flowchart the learner should be able  Question and  Chalkboard Computer
T to answer studies by
 Identify guidelines  Illustration by the Mburu and
fro designing teacher
ChemwaBk 3
system flowcharts
 Write a system page 110
flowchart using a
case study

2 Designing a By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  Charts  Longhorn

system flowchart the learner should be able teacher  Chalkboard Computer
to  Discussion in studies by
 Write a simple groups
Mburu and
book borrowing
ChemwaBk 3
module flowchart
 Write cleaners page 110
information system
flowchart

3-4 Designing a By the end of the lesson,  Question and  Chalkboard  Longhorn
system flowchart the learner should be able answer  chart Computer
to  Discussion in studies by
 Write a sample groups
Mburu and
library books
ChemwaBk 3
management
system flowchart page 110
 Use data flow
diagrams

10 1 SYSTEM System By the end of the lesson,  Question and  Charts  Longhorn
DEVELOPMEN Construction the learner should be able answer  Chalkboard Computer
37
 T to  Discussion in  Information studies by
 Define the term groups system (Cleaner) Mburu and
system ChemwaBk 3
construction
page 110
 Identify number of
technique that can
be used to
construct a
designed system

2 System By the end of the lesson,  Illustrations by the  Charts  Longhorn

Implementation the learner should be able teacher  chalkboard Computer
to  discussion studies by
 Define system
Mburu and
implementation
ChemwaBk 3
and file conversion
 Describe factors page 116
considered during
file conversion

3-4 Change over By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Flash card  Longhorn
strategies the learner should be able  Question and  Charts Computer
to answer  chalkboard studies by
 Define the term
Mburu and
changeover
ChemwaBk 3
 List the system
change over page 116
strategies
 Describe three
listed changeover
strategies

11 1 System By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  Charts

maintenance and the learner should be able teacher  Flash cards  Longhorn
revision to  Question and Computer
 Define system answer studies by
maintenance
Mburu and
 Define system
ChemwaBk 3
review
 Describe security page 116
control measures

2 System By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  Charts

38
 documentation the learner should be able teacher  Flash cards  Longhorn
to  Question and Computer
 Write a report on answer studies by
case study
Mburu and
ChemwaBk 3
page 117

3-4 System By the end of the lesson,  Illustration by the  A chart  Longhorn
documentation the learner should be able teacher  Computer Computer
to  Discussions  Printer studies by
 Develop a system  Chalkboard Mburu and
using a case study
ChemwaBk 3
page 117

12 1 System By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Charts  Longhorn

documentation the learner should be able  Question and  Computer Computer
to answer studies by
 Identify
Mburu and
comprehensive
ChemwaBk 3
system
documentation page 118-120
details
 Write a report on
the case study
2,3
&4 PRACTICALS

END OF TERM EXAMINATION

COMPUTER FORM 3 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 3

WE LES TOPIC SUB - TOPIC OBJECTIVES LEARNING/TEACHING LEARNING/TEACHING REFERENCES REMARKS
EK SO ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
N

1 1 PROGRAMMIN Definition By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration by  Chalkboard  Longhorn

39
 G WITH the learner should be able the teacher  Computer Computer
VISUAL AIDS to  Discussions  chart studies by
 Define the term  Question and Mburu and
visual basic answer ChemwaBk 3
 Start up visual
page 122
basic
 Identify features of
visual basic

2 PROGRAMMIN Visual basic Bythe end of the lesson, the  Demonstration  Chalkboard  Longhorn
G toolbox learner should be able to  Question and  Photograph Computer
 Identify parts of answer  computer studies by
the visual basic
Mburu and
tool box
ChemwaBk 3
 Describe parts of
the visual basic page 123
toolbox

3-4 Saving a visual By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration by  Computer  Longhorn
project the learner should be able the teacher  Chalkboard Computer
to  Question and studies by
 Save a visual basic answer
Mburu and
project  Practical
ChemwaBk 3
 Open an existing
visual basic project page 123

2 1 Visual basic By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Chalkboard  Longhorn

fundamental the learner should be able  Questions and  Charts Computer
concepts to answer  Computer studies by
 Identify the visual  Simple Mburu and
basic fundamental calculators
ChemwaBk 3
concepts
 Describe the listed page 136
fundamental
concepts

2 Mathematical By the end of the lesson,  Discussions  Chalkboard  Longhorn

operators the learner should be able  Question and  Charts Computer
to answers  Computer studies by
 Identify  Simple Mburu and
mathematical calculators
ChemwaBk 3
operators
 Describe the listed
40
 mathematical page 137
operators

3-4 Numeric strings By the end of the lesson,  Illustrations by the  Charts  Longhorn
and values the learner should be able teacher  computer Computer
to  Discussions studies by
 convert a numeric  Question and Mburu and
string to a value answer
ChemwaBk 3
 Convert a value to
a string page 137

3 1 Project By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Charts  Longhorn

developments the learner should be able groups  Computer Computer
to  Illustrations by the studies by
 Create a program teacher
Mburu and
used to calculate
ChemwaBk 3
the area of a
rectangle page 145

2 Project By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Charts  Longhorn

developments the learner should be able groups  Computer Computer
to  Illustrations by the studies by
 Write a program teacher
Mburu and
used to find roots
ChemwaBk 3
of a quadratic
expression page 147

3-4 Case construct By the end of this lesson,  Demonstration by  Chart  Longhorn
Looping construct the learner should be able the teacher  Chalkboard Computer
to  Discussion  Computer studies by
 Use case  Question and  printer Mburu and
statement that can answer
ChemwaBk 3
display the name
of a weekday when page 147
its number is
provided
 Write a program
using do-loop
 Write a program
using FOR-NEXT

41
 LOOP

4 1 Working with By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  chart  Longhorn

graphical objects the learner should be able  Question and  computer Computer
to answer studies by
 Insert a picture  discussion Mburu and
using picture box
ChemwaBk 3
 Define module and
procedure page 150
 Declare general
subroutines

2 Working with By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  computer  Longhorn

graphical objects the learner should be able  Question and  printer Computer
to answer  chart studies by
 Write a general  practical  chalkboard Mburu and
subroutine that
ChemwaBk 3
solves y= xn given
that the value of n page 151
are integers

3-4 Creating means By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  computer  Longhorn
and dialog boxes the learner should be able  Discussions  printer Computer
to  Question and  chart studies by
 Create a dropdown answers  chalkboard Mburu and
menu
ChemwaBk 3
 Create a message
and dialog boxes page 151

1 List boxes and By the end of the lesson,  Discussion  Chart  Longhorn
control boxes the learner should be able  Demonstration  Photograph Computer
to  Practical  Computer studies by
 Define list box and  chalkboard Mburu and
combo box
ChemwaBk 3
 Create a list box
and a combo box page 161
 Create a project
that loads a list of
items

5 2 Visual basic data By the end of the lesson,  Discussion  Chart  Longhorn
structures the learner should be able  Demonstration  Photograph Computer
42
 to  Practical  Computer studies by
 Define the term  chalkboard Mburu and
arrays ChemwaBk 3
 Declare an array page 163

3-4 Visual basic data By the end of the lesson,  Discussion  Chart  Longhorn
structures the learner should be able  Demonstration  Photograph Computer
to  Practical  Computer studies by
 Declare two  chalkboard Mburu and
dimensional arrays
ChemwaBk 3
 Write array of
records page 161

6 1 Data files By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Chart  Longhorn

the learner should be able  Practical  Computer Computer
to  Discussion  chalkboard studies by
 Define a file
Mburu and
 Identify types of
ChemwaBk 3
files recognized by
visual basic page 187-189
 Link visual basic to
data base

2 INTRODUCTIO Definition By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Chart  Longhorn

N TO DATA the learner should be able  Practical  Computer Computer
BASE DESIGN to  Discussion  chalkboard studies by
 Define database
Mburu and
 Identify
ChemwaBk 3
relationships in
database page 187-189

3-4 Defining By the end of the lesson,  Question and  computer  Longhorn
attributes the learner should be able answer  chart Computer
to  Practical  chalkboard studies by
 Define a foreign  Demonstration Mburu and
key  discussions
ChemwaBk 3
 Distinguish
between an entity page 203-204
and attributes
 Create one to
many relationships
43
7 1 File table By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Computer  Longhorn
structure the learner should be able  Discussion  Chart Computer
to  Practical  Chalkboard studies by
 Create a table
Mburu and
 Set primary key
ChemwaBk 3
and foreign key
page 217

2 Enforcing By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Computer  Longhorn

Referential the learner should be able  Discussion  Chart Computer
integrity to  Practical  Chalkboard studies by
 Enforce referential
Mburu and
integrity between
ChemwaBk 3
tables
 Normalize table page 217

3-4 Forms and By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Computer  Longhorn
commands the learner should be able groups  Chart Computer
to  Demonstration  Chalkboard studies by
 Create a form/  Practical Mburu and
interface  Question and
ChemwaBk 3
 Call for commands answer
page 21o

8 1 Creating reports By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Chart  Longhorn

the learner should be able groups  computer Computer
to  Demonstration studies by
 Describe the tools  Practical Mburu and
used to automate  Question and
ChemwaBk 3
database answer
 Create a page 211
switchboard

2 Automating By the end of the lesson,  Discussion in  Chart  Longhorn

database the learner should be able groups  computer Computer
to  Demonstration studies by
 Describe the tools  Practical Mburu and
used to automate  Question and
ChemwaBk 3
database answer
 Create a
44
 switchboard page 212

3-4 By the end of the lesson,  Demonstration  Computer  Longhorn

Automating the learner should be able  Assignment  Chart Computer
database to studies by
 Create macros
Mburu and
 Develop a system
ChemwaBk 3
using a case study
page 212

REVISION AND END TERM EXAMS

COMPUTER STUDIES FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

WE LES TOPIC SUB - TOPIC OBJECTIVES LEARNING/TEACHING LEARNING/TEACHING REFERENCES REMARKS
EK SO ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
N
1 Reporting from home and settling for the first term

2 1 Definition of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Newspaper  Longhorn

networking terms the learner should be able  Letters Computer studies
to  books by S.Mburu and C.
 Define the term Chemwa page 1-5
computer network  Computer studies
 Explain the term by Onunga& Rena
data Shah Bk 4 page 1-
communication 5

2- Networking By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn

3 the learner should be able practical  Books Computer studies

45
 to  Internet by S.Mburu and C.
 Explain the types  Working Pc Chemwa page 5-9
of computer n/w  Computer studies
 Discuss the by Onunga& Rena
purpose of n/w Shah Bk 4 page 6

4 By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Twisted cables  Longhorn

the learner should be able practical  Internet 5 Computer studies
to  Working pc by S.Mburu and C.
 Explain the Chemwa page 10-
demerits of n/w 17
 Computer studies
by Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page 6

3 1 Elements of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn

networking the learner should be able practical  Books Computer studies
to  Internet by S.Mburu and C.
 Discuss  Working PC Chemwa page 17-
communication 22
with cables  Computer studies
by Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page 9-
11

2- Elements of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Books  Longhorn

3 networking the learner should be able practical  Internet Computer studies
to  Working PC by S.Mburu and C.
 Explain the types
Chemwa page 23-
of wireless
28
communication
 Computer studies
by Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
17-22

4 1 Communication By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Letters  Longhorn

Devices the learner should be able practical  Software Computer studies
to  Working Pc by S.Mburu and C.
 Define the term
Chemwa page 30-
communication
33
devices
 Explain the work  Computer studies

46
 of: Modems, by Onunga& Rena
network cards, Shah Bk 4 page 20
hubs

2- Network Software By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Handouts  Longhorn
3 the learner should be able practical  Books Computer studies
to  Working PC by S.Mburu and C.
 Discuss the
Chemwa page 30-
different network
31
s/w: O/S, protocols

4 Types of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn

computer the learner should be able practical  Books Computer studies
networks to  Working PC by S.Mburu and C.
 Discuss the three
Chemwa page 4-5
types of computer
networks  Computer studies
LAN,MAN, WAN by Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page 22

5 1 Network By the end of the lesson, Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn

topologies the learner should be able practical  Books Computer studies
to  Working PC by S.Mburu and C.
 Define the term
Chemwa page 33-
network topology
34
 Differentiate btw.
Logical and  Computer studies
physical topologies by Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page 16

2- Network By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn

3 Topologies the learner should be able practical  Books Computer studies
to  Working PC by S.Mburu and C.
 Define the term
Chemwa page 35-
network topology
36
 Differentiate
between Logical  Computer studies
and physical by Onunga& Rena
topologies Shah Bk 4 page 18
 Explain a star
topology

4 Network By the end of the lesson the  Q/A demonstration  Working PC  Longhorn
Topologies learner should be able to practical  Handouts Computer studies

47
  Explain a by S.Mburu and C.
Mesh Topology Chemwa page 37-
Tree Topology 38
 Computer studies
by Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page 19

2. APPLICATION AREAS OF NFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

6 1 Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
of ICT the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working PC studies by
 Explain Application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT
Chemwa page
 Financial system
37-39
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
27

2- Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
3 of ICT the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working PC studies by
 Explain application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT in
Chemwa page
common system
40-41
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
27

4 Application of ICT By the end of the lesson, Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working PC studies by
 Explain application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT in
Chemwa page
retail system
 Explain application 40-59
areas of ICT in  Computer
Reservation system studies by
48
 Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
28

7 1 Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
of ICT the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working PC studies by
 Explain Application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT in
Chemwa page
Education
41-58
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
49

2- Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
3 of ICT the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working studies by
 Explain Application
S.Mburu and C.
of ICT in Education
Chemwa page
System
41-58
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
50

4 Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Internet  Longhorn

of ICT the learner should be able  Q/A demonstration  Books Computer
to practical  Working PC studies by
 Explain Application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT in
Chemwa page
industrial System
41-58
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena

49
 Shah Bk 4 page
39

8 Half Term

9 1 Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
of ICT the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working Pc studies by
 Explain application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT in
Chemwa page
entertainment and
virtual reality 61,64-65
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
51/55

2- Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Internet  Longhorn
3 of ICT the learner should be able practical  Books Computer
to  Working Pc studies by
 Explain application
S.Mburu and C.
areas of ICT in
Chemwa page
marketing and law
enforcement 63

4 Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Internet  Longhorn
of ICT the learner should be able  Books Computer
to  Working Pc studies by
 Explain application
S.Mburu and C.
area of ICT in
Chemwa page
transportation
system 44-46
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
47

1 Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Internet

50
 of ICT the learner should be able  Q/A Discussion  Books  Longhorn
to  Journals Computer
 Explain Application studies by
areas of ICT in
S.Mburu and C.
Library System
Chemwa page
44

IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY

10 2- Application areas By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Letters  Longhorn
3 of ICT in the the learner should be able practical  Working PC Computer
society to  Newspapers studies by
 Discuss effects on
S.Mburu and C.
(i) Employment
Chemwa page
(ii) Automated
production 44

4 Impact of ICT in By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Handouts  Longhorn
the society the learner should be able  Journals Computer
to studies by
 Discuss effects if
S.Mburu and C.
ICT on work’s
Chemwa page
health
 State the 44
characteristics of  Computer
future trends in ICT studies by
 Discuss rapid Onunga& Rena
evolution in ICT Shah Bk 4 page
60

11 1 Impact of ICT in By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Handouts  Longhorn
the society the learner should be able  Journals Computer
to  Videos studies by
 Discuss effects of  Photographs S.Mburu and C.
ICT on
Chemwa page
(i) Environmental
issues 44
(ii) Cultural effects  Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
63
51
 2- Evolution of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Class Register  Longhorn
3 computer systems the learner should be able  Accounts book Computer
to  Journals studies by
 Discuss Artificial
S.Mburu and C.
intelligence
Chemwa page
52-53
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
81

4 Evolution of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A  handouts  Longhorn

Computer the learner should be able Demonstration  class register Computer
systems to Practical  accounts studies by
 Explain expanded
S.Mburu and C.
information
Chemwa page
superhighway
79-80

COMPUTER FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 2

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ICT
WE LES TOPIC SUB - TOPIC OBJECTIVES LEARNING/TEACHING LEARNING/TEACHING REFERENCES REMARKS
EK SO ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
N
Reporting from home and settling for the first term work
1

2 1 Career By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Books  Longhorn

opportunities in the learner should be able  Journals Computer
ICT to studies by
 Discuss the roles of
S.Mburu and C.
52
 a system analyst, a Chemwa page
chief programmer 79
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
95

2-3 Career By the end of the lesson,  Q/A  Books  Longhorn

opportunities in the learner should be able Demonstration  Handouts Computer
ICT to Practical  Newspapers studies by
 Discuss functions  Realia S.Mburu and C.
of computer
Chemwa page
programmer and
d/b administrator 81
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
97

4 Career By the end of the lesson,  Q/A demonstration  Books  Longhorn

Opportunities in the learner should be able Practical  Working PC Computer
ICT to studies by
 Discuss the
S.Mburu and C.
functions of a s/w
Chemwa page
engineer and a
computer engineer 80

3 1 Career By the end of the lesson,  Books  Longhorn

opportunities in the learner should be able  Q/A demonstration  Handouts Computer
ICT to Practical  Journals studies by
 Discuss the S.Mburu and C.
function of a web Chemwa page
designer, web 81
administrator and
computer operator

2-3 Career By the end of the lesson, Learner to  Books  Longhorn

opportunities in the learner should be able Q/A discussion  Realia Computer

53
 ICT to studies by
 Discuss the S.Mburu and C.
function of Chemwa page
computer 78
technician and
data processing
manager

4 Career By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Books  Longhorn

opportunities in the learner should be able  Newspapers Computer
ICT to studies by
 Discuss other S.Mburu and C.
educational Chemwa page
opportunities in 83-84
the various
institutions

4 1 Identification of By the end of the lesson,  Q/A Discussion  Books  Longhorn

further the leaner should be able to Computer
Educational  Explain the studies by
opportunities different courses
S.Mburu and C.
offered in
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universities,
polytechnics, 83-84
middle level  Computer
colleges studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
106-110

2-3 Developing By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Books  Longhorn
project using the learner should be able  Sampled Computer
msaccess d/base to projects studies by
Description of a  Identify a problem
S.Mburu and C.
given system  Definition of a
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problem
83-84
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
106-112

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 4 Fact finding By the end of the lesson,  Q/A observation  Books  Longhorn
the learner should be able Computer
to: studies by
 Identify the
S.Mburu and C.
number of manual
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documents that
are needed for the 83-84
system given  Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
106-120

5 1 Fact finding By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Sampled  Longhorn
the learner should be able projects Computer
to  Books studies by
 Design a sample
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interview guideline
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for the system
given 83-84

2-3 Fact finding By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Sampeled  Longhorn
the learner should be ale to projects Computer
 Design a sample  books studies by
questionnaire for
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the system giver
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93-94
 Computer
studies by
Onunga& Rena
Shah Bk 4 page
122

4 System design By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Sampled  Longhorn
 Prelimina the learner should be able projects Computer
ry design to  Books studies by
phase  Identify the
S.Mburu and C.
flowchart symbols
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 Design a simple
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system

6 1 System design By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Sampled  Longhorn
 Prelimina the learner should be able projects Computer
ry design to  Books studies by
phase  Design a complex
S.Mburu and C.
flowchart for the
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system
94-95

2-3 Detailed design By the end of the lesson,  Sampled  Longhorn

the learner should be able Q/A practical projects Computer
to  Books studies by
 Design the outputs
S.Mburu and C.
for the system
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94-95

4 Detailed design By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Sampled  Longhorn
the leaner should be able projects Computer
to  Books studies by
 Design input
S.Mburu and C.
interface for the
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system
96-100

7 1 Files and data By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Sampled  Longhorn
stores design the learner should be able projects Computer
to  Books studies by
 Design a database
S.Mburu and C.
Chemwa page
100-101

2-3 Creating By the end of the lesson,  Q/A practical  Books  Longhorn
relationships the learner should be able Computer
to studies by
 Create
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relationships
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4 Hardware and By the end of the lesson,  Q/A discussion  Books  Longhorn
software the learner should be able  Realia Computer
requirements to studies by
 Identify h/w and
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s/w requirements
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for the system
103

9 1,2, Constructing By the end of the lesson,  practical  internet  Longhorn

3,4 information the learner should be able  sampled projects Computer
management to  books studies by
system given  Design inputs
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 Designing
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inputs
86-153

10 1,2, Designing outputs By the end of the lesson,  practical  books  Longhorn
3,4 the learner should be able  internet Computer
to  sampled projects studies by
 Design outputs
S.Mburu and C.
Chemwa page
86-153

11  Designin By the end of the lesson,  practical  Books  Longhorn

g the learner should be able Computer
to studies by
 Design various
S.Mburu and C.
management
Chemwa page
systems
86-153

12 1,2, Writing end of term exams

3,4

13 The school closes

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 COMPUTER FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 3

1 Reporting from home and settling for the third term work

2-3 POST MOCKS AND JOINTS

4-7 REVISION

7 K.C.S.E BEGINS

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