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CSEC
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
2014 - 16
STUDENT GUIDE
NAME: _____________________________________________________________
FORM: ________ I.T. OPTION: _______ DATE RECEIVED: _______________
Prepared by
Ms C Lemhard September 2014
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CONTENTS
Page
Rationale........................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction
Pre-Requisites..................................................................................................... 4
Aims of the CXC CSEC syllabus ..........................................................................4
Profile Dimensions.............................................................................................. 4
Organisation of the CXC CSEC Syllabus...............................................................4
Final Assessment................................................................................................ 4
Programming Language......................................................................................5
Requirements...................................................................................................... 5
Tools.................................................................................................................... 5
Expectations/Procedures.....................................................................................5
Goals................................................................................................................... 6
Notes.................................................................................................................. 6
Lab Rules....................................................................................................................... 7
Syllabus.........................................................................................................................
School Based Assessment Project..................................................................................12
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INTRODUCTION
RATIONALE FOR THE STUDY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
nformation Technology has evolved over the past five decades in response to the need
for more efficient techniques to manage the significantly increased volume and
sophistication of the knowledge reservoir of mankind. It merges the study of Computer
Science, Telecommunications and Office Automation; involves the collection, storage,
accessing, processing and dissemination of information; and impacts on both work and
leisure activities.
In a world characterised by technological innovation and computerized responses to
situations in the work place and in the wider society, all citizens will need to have practical
exposure to the techniques of Information Technology in order to bridge the widening gap
between Caribbean nations and the developed countries; and provide our citizens with the
best chances for survival and growth in this new age.
A structured programme in Information Technology develops computer-related skills and
encourages the development of analytical and design skills which are applicable in all areas
of the curriculum. This unique feature warrants the inclusion of Information Technology in
the secondary school curriculum.
This syllabus is designed to provide a coherent view of the significance of information in a
socio-economic context. Emphasis is placed on application of knowledge and the use of the
computer. This approach has been adopted in recognition of the impact that changes in the
availability of information can have on the educational process. The focus is on getting
students to develop skills for life in an increasingly technological world, rather than on
students absorbing a myriad of seemingly unrelated facts which may have only short term
relevance.
The syllabus aims to provide the kind of practical experience which includes an element of
discovery, and fosters self-confidence, together with the practical skills that will prepare
students to meet the regions need for greatly increased productivity and cost effective
procedures.
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3.
4.
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2
3
4-
Section
Section
Section
Section
5
6
7
8
PROFILE DIMENSIONS
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Theory
Productivity Tools
Problem-Solving and Programming
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
Pascal
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Paper 1 : 1 hour and 30 minutes - 60 multiple choice questions from all areas of the syllabus - 20%
of the final grade
Paper 2 : 2 hours and 15 minutes - 12 structured questions from all areas of the syllabus - 50% of
the final grade
Paper 3 : School Based Assessment project - 30% of the final grade
REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS
One flash drive
Three large composition books OR Three 3-subject notebooks OR One binder, one set of dividers, and
folder paper
Loose ruled paper for submission of tests and class-work
One ream letter sized, white paper for printing of Information Technology subject related material at
school (to be
handed to the subject teacher on or before September 30) for deposit to the departments paper
bank
One storage folder for keeping information sheets and worksheets
Four 3-prong folders for submission of final school-based assessment projects (or projects can be
spiral bound)
RESOURCES
Textbooks :
Heinemann Information Technology for CSEC by Reid, Dinesan & Khan
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Information Technology for CSEC 3rd Ed by Kelvin Skeete & Kyle Skeete
Access to personal computer/laptop/netbook
Internet access
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EXPECTATIONS/PROCEDURES
The I.T. teacher is responsible for all classes and activities on the Third Floor of the M. Joan Reader
Vocational Block; he/she has the authority to give directives and students are expected to comply at
all times. Please note the following additional expectations Class:
- Prompt attendance at all classes
- Late students will be expected to produce a written excuse from a teacher
- Habitual lateness or being late by 30 minutes or more will have consequences
- Students are expected to be prepared for class at all times
- This means having their storage medium, notebook, and textbook when required
- This also means that homework and other preparation activities must be completed
- It is expected that students who will be participating in a house/department/school activity
that will see them
being late to, or absent from, class, will demonstrate their good manners by inform the
teacher of this,
before the day in question.
- Respect and kindness in action and speech at all times; the schools core values must be
honoured and the
technology policy and school rules observed at all times.
- Reasoned and valid contributions to class discussions.
- Independent reading around the topics outside of class.
- Independent practice of problem solving/programming concepts covered.
Assignments:
- Homework and other assignments will be posted to the class group on
www.sahs.edmodo.com and it
is the students responsibility to check this website daily for assignments and notices.
- All homework and tests must be completed even if a student was absent from school/class.
- On-time completion of all assignments is expected. Hard copy assignments are due in class
or, where
allowed, no later than 2:25p.m. on the deadline day. Soft copy submissions are due no
later
than 8pm on the deadline day. Late work will attract a daily penalty.
- Unless otherwise instructed, all homework is to be typed using a word-processor and printed
(see class
website for details).
- Students, having contributed to the printing bank, will be allowed to freely print information
technology
assignments up to 4 pages long and SBA drafts in the teaching labs. Longer
assignments must be
printed in the Student Technology Centre at the prevailing rate.
- All diagrams must have a caption and labels where appropriate; hand-drawn diagrams
should be done
in pencil.
- It is expected that sheets of paper will be properly fastened together before they are handed
in
- Assignments must be handed to Ms. Y. C. Lemard; work handed to another teacher or left on
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a desk
is work not submitted.
- Students who waste printing resources will be fined.
Computer Labs:
The computer labs are provided solely to assist in the teaching/learning process. For that and other
ethical reasons students are asked to note the rules as stated in the schools Technology Acceptable
Use Policy.
In particular please note the following regarding all rooms on the 3 rd floor of the Vocational Block - Absolutely no food, sweets, gum, drink or water is to be consumed in the labs/rooms.
- No food wrappers/containers or juice boxes/bottles are to be placed in the bins in any of the
rooms.
- The equipment is not to be adjusted in any manner whatsoever without permission; similarly
the computer
settings are not to be changed.
- Students may not install updates or new programs.
- The computers are to be shut down, the monitors turned off and the chairs replaced under
the tables when
you are leaving the labs.
- You may print information technology assignments only on the printers in Labs V3.5 or
V3.3/4 only after
receiving permission from a teacher; the printer is out of bounds otherwise; students
are also not
allowed to open the paper trays.
- Students are not allowed in the labs during form or devotion times or when other classes are
taking place.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism rules will be strictly observed in the Information Technology Department and plagiarized
work or work not properly credited will receive a zero. As seen in this excerpt from plagiarism.org
"according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means
to
to
to
to
steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
use (another's production) without crediting the source
commit literary theft
present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.
In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. It involves both stealing someone else's work and
lying about it afterward."1
Plagiarism is both unethical and illegal. Any and all suspected incidents of plagiarism will be dealt
with to the fullest extent allowed under St. Andrews policies.
Miscellaneous
Information Technology students are expected to be involved in the Computer Club of SAHS
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LAB RULES
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COMPUTER LABORATORIES V3.3/4 and V3.5
The use of these facilities is governed by the guidelines stated below. Entry into the lab implies your acceptance of these rules
A.
ADMISSION
-
Information Technology and Computer Science students will be admitted for regular classes
Other students will be admitted when accompanied by a subject teacher
Only students assigned to the class will be allowed in the lab during a scheduled class time
All other students need express permission from an information technology teacher to access the labs at
other times
B.PROHIBITED ITEMS
classroom
C.
Food and drink of any kind including sweets, chewing gum and water should not be taken into the labs or
Food wrappers are not to be disposed of in the bins in the labs or in the classroom
Students personal electronic devices can only be used with express permission from the teacher
RULES
-
D.
RESTRICTIONS
-
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
Do
not
not
not
not
not
not
not
not
Failure to comply with these guidelines WILL result in the loss of your privilege to use the
computer laboratories
By Order
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, September 2013
I agree to all the rules of the lab and to the guidelines in this manual
STUDENT NAME : ____________________________________________________
FORM : ________________
SIGNATURE : _________________________________________________
DATE : ________________________________
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OPTION :
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NOTES
MY PERSONAL GOALS FOR THIS SUBJECT
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albert.carr@sahs.edu.jm
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Class Website :
Other Websites :
www.csecit2016.wikispaces.com
sahsinfotech.wikispaces.com
www.quizlet.com
www.proprofs.com
www.sahs.edmodo.com
www.theanswerpad.com
mail.google.com
drive.google.com
calendar.google.com
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Content :
Topic
Sub-Topic
Key Concepts
Hardware
Componen
ts
General purpose
computer systems
Functions of hardware
components
Memory
Secondary Storage
Input devices
Output devices
The processor
Hardware
specifications
Data representation
Software
Componen
ts
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
Binary, octal,
hexadecimal,
character
representation
Systems programs
Operating systems
Application
programs
Software operating
modes
Multitasking,
multiprocessing,
multiprogramming
User interfaces
Content :
Topic
Sub-Topic
Key Concepts
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
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ProblemSolving
Steps
Problem
decomposition
Representing data
Algorithms
Concept of
algorithms
Representing
Control Structures
Testing
Top-Down
Design
Data Structure
Trace tables
Stepwise
refinement
Input, processing,
output
Constants, variables,
data types
Pseudocode,
flowchart
Sequence
Truth tables
Selection
Iteration - for
Iteration while
Iteration repeat until
Arrays
Sub-Topic
Key Concepts
Programming
Languages
Levels
Generations
Programming
Pascal
Testing
Steps
Associated terms
Declarations
Data
manipulation
Control structures
Arrays
Testing
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
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Program
Documentati
on
techniques.
Importance
Features
Types
Internal, external.
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develop an awareness of the use of the computer and the implications of that use;
develop an awareness of trends in internet and communications technology;
develop an awareness of careers in the field of information technology.
Content :
Topic
Sub-Topic
Internet and
Communicati
ons
Technology
Definitions,
glossary
Networks
Networks
Applications
and
Implications
WWW
Data security and
data integrity.
Information
misuse
Hardware and
software needs of
applications
Current and
emerging
technological
trends
Jobs
Key Concepts
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
Types
Transmission media
Wireless technology
Communications
modes
Internet, intranet,
extranet
Bandwidth
WWW services
Impact of I T on job
skills
Computer- related
professions
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Content :
Topic
Sub-Topic
Concept of
Information
Processing
Data vs
information
Data
File
Organisation
Forms of
information
processing
Data sources
Validation
Verification
Types
Key Concepts
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
Sequential
Random
Index- sequential
Serial access
Sub-Topic
Key Concepts
Wordprocessing
Preparation of a
document
Headers, footers,
footnotes,
endnotes
Combining
documents
Block operations
Columns
Tables
Miscellaneous
functions
Mail merge
Uses
Wizards,
Slides and
templates
Formatting
Headers and
footers;
Editing, formatting,;
Presentation
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
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Animation, movie
files
Graphics
Making a
presentation
Web Page
Design
Speaker notes,
moving between
slides
Planning
Creating
Testing
Publishing
Maintaining
Hyperlinks
Section 7 Spreadsheets
Aim :
1.
Content :
Topic
Sub-Topic
Simple
Spreadshe
ets
Purpose,
terminology,
More
Spreadshe
eting
Addressing;
Arithmetic formulas
Editing
Manipulating
Functions
Workbooks
Key Concepts
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Again?
Cover
ed?
Review
ed?
Review
ed
Charting
Extracting
Content :
Topic
Sub-Topic
Key Concepts
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Again?
Concept of
a DB
Creating a
Database
Querying
Reporting
DBM terms
Advantages and
limitations of
databases;
Setting up tables
Maintaining table
structure
Sorting a database
Relationships
Selection queries
Action queries
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will be assessed:
Word processing
Spreadsheeting
Database Management
Problem-Solving and Programming
Total
20 marks
20 marks
20 marks
30 marks
90 marks
Each final submission will be accepted on a date and time to be advised by the subject teacher.
Students are required to hand in their projects at that time. Work not received by that time will
receive a zero. No printing of SBA submissions will be allowed in the teaching labs on a deadline day.
See the class website for more guidelines on the SBA.