Overview

1. Duration: 2 months (April 1 – May 31, 2025)

2. Weekly Study Sessions: 2 per week (matching the workshop’s frequency).
o Session length: ~2 hours each (flexible).
3. Approach:
o Read & Summarize (study textbook/notes on specific topic).
o Practice Tasks (hands-on, if you have a computer at home or an IT lab session).
o Self-Test (MCQs, short questions from past papers, personal reflection).
4. Resources:
o Your class notes and any recommended textbooks.
o Past question sets from “COMPUTING(1).docx.”
o The official JHS Computing Curriculum’s outlines.
o Spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software (if available).

Month 1: April 2025

Week 1 (April 1 – April 6)

Theme: Introduction to Computing

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Generations of Computers (4th, 5th, Next-Gen)
2. Basic Hardware/Software: CPU, Input & Output Devices, Operating Systems
 Study Steps:
1. Read: Revisit your notes or recommended text sections about computer generations.
Make a quick comparison chart.
2. Watch/Look up: If possible, watch a short YouTube video or read an article summarizing
each generation’s key features.
3. Summarize: Write a one-page “cheat sheet” with the generational differences, plus
examples of hardware vs. software.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Health & Safety at the workstation (posture, breaks, ergonomics).
2. Environmental Impact & Adaptive Technologies: E-waste, safe disposal, assistive tech.
 Study Steps:
1. Read: Key health tips in your notes; highlight 5 main posture rules.
2. Reflection: Check your personal workspace at home—Are you applying safe posture?
3. Short Task: Outline 2–3 ways to handle old electronics (reduce, reuse, recycle).
 4. Past Questions: Pick 2–3 from COMPUTING(1) regarding hardware disposal or
workstation safety. Write short answers.

Week 2 (April 7 – April 13)

Theme: Productivity Software – Word Processing & Basic Spreadsheets

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Word Processing Essentials: Creating documents, text formatting, line spacing, margins.
2. Page Setup: Headers, footers, orientation.
 Study Steps:
1. Hands-On: If possible, open Word (or similar). Create a 2-page doc on a simple topic
(e.g., “My Study Goals”).
2. Apply: Set line spacing to 2.0, add a header with your name, a footer with a page
number.
3. Compare: Check your steps with the list you learned in class.
4. Short Past Q: “Explain how to change font size or text case.” Write a 5-step procedure.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Spreadsheet Basics: Columns, rows, cells, simple formulas (=A1+B1, =SUM(A1:A5)).
 Study Steps:
1. Hands-On: Create a small budget table (Item, Qty, Price, Total). Use =Qty*Price.
2. Use: =SUM(...) and =AVERAGE(...) for a short list of sample data.
3. Problem-Solve: If you get an error (#VALUE!, #REF!), note how you corrected it.
4. Review: Attempt 2–3 spreadsheet-based questions from “COMPUTING(1).docx.”

Week 3 (April 14 – April 20)

Theme: Productivity Software – Presentation & Desktop Publishing

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Presentation Software: Creating slides, inserting shapes, transitions.
 Study Steps:
1. Read/Watch: Brief tutorial on adding transitions in e.g., PowerPoint.
2. Hands-On: Make a 3-slide mini-presentation on a chosen topic (“Healthy Computing
Tips”).
 3. Experiment: Insert at least 1 shape, apply a transition or animation.
4. Check: Slide show mode to ensure everything flows.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Desktop Publishing: Using templates, designing flyers or invitations.
 Study Steps:
1. Review: Key differences between Word Processing vs. DTP.
2. Hands-On (If you have a DTP tool like Microsoft Publisher): Create a sample one-page
event flyer.
3. Reflect: Note features that DTP has that a word processor may not, e.g., easier text box
layering.

Week 4 (April 21 – April 27)

Theme: Communication Networks & Internet/Social Media

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Network Types: LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN
2. Topologies: Star, Bus, Ring, Mesh
 Study Steps:
1. Read: Summaries in your text about each network type and topology.
2. Draw: Sketch each topology in your notebook.
3. Application: Think about your school’s network – which type do you have?
4. Quick Q: From past questions, e.g., “Which topology suits a small office?” Write a short
reason.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Internet & Social Media: Email usage, attachments, address book.
2. Information Security: Threats (virus, phishing), encryption.
 Study Steps:
1. Explore: If you have an email account, practice attaching a doc, sending it to a friend.
2. Create a Summary: Jot down 5 tips to avoid phishing.
3. Past Q: Answer 2–3 scenario-based questions on data threats, referencing the marking
scheme for correct phrasing.

Month 2: May 2025

Week 5 (May 1 – May 7)

Theme: Information Security & Spreadsheet Deep-Dive

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Cybersecurity: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA).
2. Intellectual Property: Copyright, piracy.
 Study Steps:
1. Read: Summaries of laws or guidelines (like the class notes).
2. Case Reflection: Think of a scenario where software is pirated. Write down the
consequences.
3. Past Q: “List two ways to protect data from unauthorized access.”

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Advanced Spreadsheet Formulas: Combining operators, BODMAS usage.
 Study Steps:
1. Hands-On: Create a short data table, e.g., “Exam Scores” with 5–10 rows.
2. Apply: = (Test1 + Test2)/2 * Weight – BonusCell or any multi-step formula.
3. Observe: The role of parentheses to override default operator precedence.
4. Error Check: Deliberately remove parentheses, see how the result changes.

Week 6 (May 8 – May 14)

Theme: Computational Thinking & Programming Basics

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Programming Terminologies: Variables, data types (int, float, string).
2. Arithmetic/Logical Operators (+ - * /, AND, OR).
 Study Steps:
1. Read: Class notes or an online tutorial (Scratch, etc.) to see real examples.
2. Try: If you have any coding environment, attempt a small snippet: “x=5; y=10;
sum=x+y;”
3. Write: a mini pseudo code snippet that uses BODMAS, e.g. (A+B)*C.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Algorithmic Structures: Sequence, selection (if-else), iteration (loops).
 2. Flowcharts
 Study Steps:
1. Sketch: A flowchart for a daily routine (like a “morning checklist”). Show sequence and 1
if-else.
2. Comparison: If you have a sample from class, cross-check the shapes (Start, Process,
Decision).
3. Short Past Q: “Write a pseudo code that sums two numbers and checks if result > 50.”

Week 7 (May 15 – May 21)

Theme: Robotics, AI, Past Question Drills

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Robotics: Basic concept (sensors, controllers).
2. AI: Everyday examples (chatbots, VR, AR).
 Study Steps:
1. Read: Short web article on “What is a robot?” and “What is AI?”
2. Reflect: List 2 ways you see AI daily (voice assistants, search suggestions).
3. Write: A short paragraph on potential use of robots in your home or school.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Major Past Questions Revision – any leftover or new sets from COMPUTING(1).docx.
 Study Steps:
1. Test Yourself: Attempt 15–20 MCQs from different topics (hardware, software,
spreadsheet, etc.).
2. Mark: Compare with any available marking scheme or solution hints.
3. Note: 2–3 mistakes you made, and how you corrected them.

Week 8 (May 22 – May 31)

Theme: Comprehensive Final Revision & Mock

Personal Study Session A (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. All Strands Recap: Intro to Computing, Productivity Tools, Networks & Security,
Computational Thinking.
2. Key Formulas: Spreadsheets (=SUM(...), =AVERAGE(...)), operator precedence.
  Study Steps:
1. Create Mind-Maps: Each “Strand” on separate page. Put keywords: e.g. “Hardware →
CPU, input devices…”
2. Re-check: BODMAS formula usage in a spreadsheet practice.
3. Reflect: Identify any sub-topic that is still unclear. Prepare questions for your teacher or
classmates.

Personal Study Session B (2 hours)

 Topics:
1. Mock Exam Simulation
 Study Steps:
1. Set: 1 hour to do ~25–30 MCQs + 3–4 short tasks from the “COMPUTING(1)” or your
own compilation.
2. Check: Use marking scheme or references to see correctness.
3. Record: Final notes on any consistent mistakes.
4. Celebrate: This ends your personal revision plan!

Tips for Success

1. Stay Consistent: Follow this plan each week in tandem with the workshop sessions.
2. Time Management: Two 2-hour study blocks each week is recommended—feel free to adjust if
you need extra time on a specific topic.
3. Hands-On: Whenever possible, use a real computer to practice word processing, spreadsheets,
or even basic coding.
4. Self-Assessment: Use short checklists or MCQs after each session to confirm mastery.
5. Clarify Doubts: Keep track of unresolved questions. If possible, consult your teacher or
classmates.