INFORMATION AND COMPUTER STUDIES (ICS) FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(NATIONAL SYLLABUS TOPIC SUMMARY)
COURSE CONTENT FOR FORM ONE (I)
COMPETENCE
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
Ability to use
Information and
Communication
Media
Develop skills
of using
information
and
communication
media
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
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Use Computer to
process data and
information
apply skills of
using different
accessories of
the computer
to process data
and
Information.
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Concepts of Information
-Define data
-Relate data and information
-Identify sources of information
-State the importance of Information
Information Dissemination
-Traditional ways of information dissemination
-Modern ways of Information Dissemination
Communication media
-Describe communication media equipment
-Use communication media equipment.
Significance of the Computer
-Define computer
-Explain the need for the computer
The computer Hardware
-Identify different parts of the computer
-The computer system Unit
-Computer peripheral devices
-Input and Output methods of computer operations
-Draw the block diagram of the Computer
Input devices
-List common input devices
-explain their functions
-Connect input devices to the system unit
The CPU
-explain the central processing Unit
-Describe the sections of the CPU
-List functions of different parts of CPU
Output devices
-List common output devices
-explain their functions
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RELATED SUBJECT
TOPIC
INFORMATION
THE COMPUTER
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Demonstrate skills
of computer
handling
Develop skills
of computer
handling.
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Use operating
system to manage
files and folders
Develop skills
of using
operating
systems.
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5. use the
knowledge of
historical
development of
computers for
advancement of the
technology
Analyze stages
of computer
evolution.
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-Connect output devices to the system unit
The computer Storage
-Define storage devices
-uses and characteristics of storage devices
-advantages and disadvantages of each
-capacity of Storage devices
-Distinguish between primary and secondary storage
devices.
Power management
-Explain the importance of using UPS, voltage Stabilizers,
and surge protectors.
-Explain the effects of Voltage Fluctuations
-Check the correct voltage Ratings before connecting
Utility programs
-Using utility program,
data backup methods,
Computer Security
-Explain the concepts of a virus, malware, and Trojans -Using the anti-virus program
Software Concepts
-Define computer software
-State types of Computer Software
-Differentiate system software and application software
-Relate Computer Software and Hardware
Operating system
-Define Computer Operating System
-List various types of OS
- State functions of Operating System
Using the Operating system.
-Computer Booting Process
-Using the OS to manage files and folders
Explain the historical background of development of
computers, identify the early computing devices ( The
Abacus, Pascal calculator and slide Rules)
Identify stages of Computer generations
Different types of Computers
Relate and differentiate Computer and other electronic
devices.
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COMPUTER
HANDLING
COMPUTER
SOFTWARE
COMPUTER
EVOLUTION
COURSE CONTENT FOR FORM TWO(II)
COMPETENCE
Ability to create a
word document.
Ability to use
computer
spreadsheet to
process data.
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
Apply word
processing
skills for data
and
information
processing.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
RELATED SUBJECT TOPIC
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Meaning and importance of Word Processing
Starting and ending a word Processing program
(MICROSOFT WORD)
Create and save a Word file.
Editing and Formatting a word File,
Inserting objects in word processor
Check for Errors and printing a document.
WORD
PROCESSING
(MS Word)
analyze data
and
information
using
spreadsheet
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Describe spreadsheet program and explain the
terminologies
Outline uses of spreadsheet program
Starting and Ending a spreadsheet program (MICROSOFT
EXCEL)
Create a workbook, open a worksheet,
Enter and edit data in a worksheet.
Identify and use various Excel worksheet formatting
features
Identify and use Mathematical Operators
Define and use pre-defined FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS
Identify, create and edit CHARTS.
Perform page setup, preview and PRINT A WORK SHEET.
Use the Office Help Facility.
Describe a computer network
Explain the Local Area Network (LAN)
List the accessories used for Computer Network
Connections
Explain the importance of Computer Networks
Identify and explain the physical Network Topology.
State the advantages and disadvantages of Computer
Networks
SPREADSHEET
(MS Excel)
Describe the internet and explain its historical
development
THE INTERNET
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Ability to use
different types of
networks to access
information.
Ability to use
Internet to access
Apply
knowledge of
computer
networks to
access
information.
develop skills
of using
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Prepared By Teacher Magreth. Morogoro, Tanzania. 2022
COMPUTER
NETWORKS AND
COMMUNICATION
data and
information.
internet and its
application
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Describe, list and use Search engines to access
information
Explain Electronic Mail and list its uses. Create and Use
and Email Address
Compare Email and other Comm. Media
Explain E learning and list advantages and
disadvantages.
Explain and Outline the a0pplixcation of Electronic
Commerce (E Commerce)
Outline the general uses of the internet and list its
negative effects.
COURSE CONTENT FOR FORM THREE(III)
COMPETENCE
Ability to user
computers in daily
life appropriately.
and investigate the
role of Information
Technology in
bringing about
changes in
Organization and
society.
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
Analyze the
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importance of
computers in
the society and
explain the
impact of
Information
and
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Communication
Technology
(ICT) on the
Society.
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The role of ICT in daily life
-business
-medicine
-engineering
-education
-data management
-entertainment.
Understand the role of ICT in creating awareness in
gender, HIV/AIDS, Drug and drug abuse, globalization,
Family Life, Cultural Changes, Corruption and Road
Safety.
Explain different criminal activities facilitated by ICT
(cybercrimes) such as junk mails, unauthorized EFT,
Denial of Services, As well as organized crimes.
Explain the importance of protecting information in
various ways.
ICT and employment
Impact of ICT in cultural interactions
ICT Hazards
-explain the effects of disposing electronic equipment to
the environment.
-health hazards of ICT to human life
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RELATED SUBJECT
TOPIC
IMPACT OF
INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY ON
THE SOCIETY
Ability to Create
and use websites to
access and process
information.
Demonstrate
skills of
developing
website.
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Ability to create and
use databases to
organize, store and
retrieve
information.
Develop skills
of using
database for
organizing
information.
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Introduction to webpage design
-Explain the concept of the Webpage
-Prepare a webpage structure
-Create a simple webpage
-Explain the webpage preview
Publishing webpages
-Explain the concepts and importance of publishing a
webpage
-Explain procedures of transferring Webpages to
webserver
-Distinguish between webpage and websites
-Access information on a website
Manual data processing system
-Describe manual data processing systems
Electronic data processing system
-Explain electronic data processing system
-Compare manual and electronic data processing system
-Explain the importance of data processing
Database system
-Explain database terminologies
-Explain and list the types of database systems.
Creating a database
-Plan a database
-Prepare table for data entry
-Prepare and use data entry tables ad forms
-Enter data using tables and forms
-Use the database help Facility
WEB
DEVELOPMENT
DATABASE AS
INFORMATION
SYSTEM (MS
Access)
COURSE CONTENT FOR FORM FOUR (IV)
COMPETENCE
Ability to manage
database systems.
GENERAL
OBJECTIVE
Develop skills
of managing
database.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
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Updating an existing database, search for information
and modify a database file.
Querying a database using logical operators.
Generating reports in a database
Create report layout using design preview
Perform page setup, preview and print a report.
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RELATED SUBJECT
TOPIC
MANAGEMENT
OF DATABASE
INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Ability to create and
make presentations.
Use
presentation
application
packages.
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Produce desktop
publications.
Ability to create
Multimedia
Publications.
Apply skills of
presentation to
develop skills
for desktop
publishing.
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demonstrate
appropriate
use of
multimedia
technology
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Art and skills of presentation
-Explain the concept of presentation
-Mention presentation delivery mode
-Outline general Arts and skills of presentation.
-Prepare a presentation
Demonstrate a non-electronic presentation
Electronic presentation
-Outline the art and skills of electronic presentation
-Open a presentation program (Microsoft PowerPoint)
-Prepare slides for presentation
-perform operation for inserting a deleting slides
-prepare guiding notes for presentation
-link presentation file with other document.
-Save the presentation and Exit program
Printing a presentation
-Perform page setup
-preview a presentation
-print the slides handbook
PRESENTATION
(MS PowerPoint)
Familiarization with desktop publishing
-explain the concept of desktop publishing
-examine various features of desktop publishing
program
Creating and producing a publication.
-plan for a publication
-design layout of the publication
-add text or graphics to the layout of the publication
-perform formatting of texts and graphics
-describe the procedures for producing publications
Multimedia concepts
-Explain the historical development of multimedia
Multimedia devices
-List types of multimedia devices
-Outline minimum requirements for multimedia
-name areas where multimedia is used
Sound and Video
-describe the concept of sound and audio
DESKTOP
PUBLISHING
(MS Publisher)
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MULTIMEDIA
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-explain elements of audio
-Describe usage of make sound for multimedia
Video recording and shooting
-Explain the concept of video recording
-explain the steps to capture a single frame
-explain the steps to capture multiple frames.
Video editing
-explain the concepts of video editing
-use video editing software
Video compression
-Describe video compression
-Explain the various ways of carrying out video
compression
Interactive Contents
-describe interactive contents
-explain ways of carrying out interactive contents
Prepared By Teacher Magreth. Morogoro, Tanzania. 2022