Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
WK
3
LESSON
1
2&3
4
1
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Introduction to
computers
Classification of
computers
ONE
1
TEACHER:
OBJECTIVES
TEACHING METHOD
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the terms:
-computer
-data
-information
-information communication
system
ii) explain the parts of a computer
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) describe the following computers
- supercomputer
- mainframe
-minicomputer
-microcomputer
ii) classify computer according to
purpose
- Brief lecture method
- Question and
answer method
Classification By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and
G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2004)
P 1-4
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
Aid
Chart on main parts of a computer
system
- Discussion
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and
G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2004)
P 4-8
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
Ref
Computer Studies
Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah
4/Ed (2005)
P 9-14
Nairobi, SunLitho
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
REMARKS
according to
functionality
i) explain of digital computers
ii) explain of analog computers
iii) explain on hybrid computers
Assignment
Attempt review questions 1.1 No. 1,2…..8
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
method
- Question and
answer method
By S. Mburu and
G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2004)
P 8-9
Nairobi
Longhorn Publishers
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
WK
4
LESSON
2&3
4
ONE
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Development of
computers
The computer
laboratory
TERM :
OBJECTIVES
TEACHING METHOD
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) name the advantages of using
computers
ii) outline where computers are used
iii) explain the five generation of
computers namely:
- first generation
- second generation
- third generation
- forth generation
-fifth generation
- Brief lecture method
- Question and
answer method
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
i) outline the factors to be considered when
preparing computer laboratory
ii) explain on safety precaution and practices
1
TEACHER:
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 11-15
Longhorn Publishers
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 6-8
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 17-19
REMARKS
5
1
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Practical
hands-on skill i) define the terms:
 cold booting
 warm booting
ii) explain on post process
iii) explain the procedure of shutting down the
computer
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 21-22
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
WK
5
LESSON
2&3
ONE
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Keyboard layout
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) identify the keys:
-alphanumeric keys
- function keys
ii) use the following keys:
- cursor movement and editing
keys
- special PC operation keys
- numeric keypads keys
iii) explain the practical keyboard skills
TEACHING METHOD
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 23-26
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 32-37
Aid
Computer System
6
1
Mouse skills
TERM :
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) give the purpose of mouse pointer
ii) outline the rules observed when using
a mouse
iii) explain the terminologies associated
with the use of mouse
- clicking
- double clicking
- right clicking
- drag and drop
1
TEACHER:
- Brief lecture method
- Question and
answer method
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 27-28
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 39-40
REMARKS
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
WK
6
LESSON
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
COMPUTER
SYSTEM
Description of a
computer system
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) name three main components of a
computer system
ii) list data capture devices
iii) explain the pointing devices
TEACHING METHOD
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 30-33
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 43-50
7
8
1,2
&
3
1
MID TERM EXAMS,
THEN SCHOOL BREAK FOR
HALF TERM/ RECESS
Scanning
devices
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) name two types of scanners
ii) explain the scanning devices such
as:
- optical scanners
- optical mark recognition
(OMR)
-optical bar recognition (OBR)
- optical character recognition
(OCR)
-magnetic scanners
Assignment
The learner to read and write notes on the central processing
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 33-34
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 58-63
Aid
REMARKS
unit
Ref: Longhorn Bk 1
Computer studies
P 37-39
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
ONE
1
2011
- Scanner
- Bar cords
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
WK
8
LESSON
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Speech
recognition or
voice input
ONE
1
TEACHER:
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term speech recognition or
voice input
ii) outline the use of speech input
iii) explain the limitation of speech
input
TEACHING METHOD
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 35-37
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 56-57
REMARKS
9
1
The central
processing unit
(CPU)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term central processing unit
ii) explain the components of central
processing unit
iii) classify the computer memory and
explain read only memory (ROM)
Ref
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 37-40
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga
&Renu Shah
P 69-73
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
ONE
1
TEACHER:
WK
9
10
LESSON
2&3
1
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
OBJECTIVES
Main memory
(primary storage
or working
storage)
Speech
recognition or
voice input
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) explain the main memory namely:
-random access memory
-special purpose memory
ii) give the characteristics and types of:
- random access memory
iii) explain the memory capacity
Assignment
The learner to read and write notes on output devices
Ref: Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
P 45-47
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term speech recognition or
voice input
ii) outline the use of speech input
iii) explain the limitation of speech
input
TEACHING METHOD
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 40-41
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 73-75
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 35-37
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga
&Renu Shah
P 56-57
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
REMARKS
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
WK
10
LESSON
1
ONE
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Overall
functional
organizational of
the CPU
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) explain three types of buses
-control bus
- address bus
- data bus
ii) describe types of processors and their
clock speeds
TEACHING METHOD
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 42-43
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr.John Onunga
&Renu Shah
P 49-51
TERM :
1
TEACHER:
REMARKS
2&3
Output devices
YEAR :
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term output devices
ii) name two types of output e.g.
- softcopy
- hardcopy
iii) explain two types of output devices
namely:
- softcopy output devices
- hardcopy output devices
iii) describe types of graphical adapters e.g.
- hercules graphics card
- color graphics adapter
- enhanced graphics adapter
- super video graphics array
- liquid crystal display
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
Ref
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 45-47
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr. john Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 79-83
Aid
Computer CRT monitor
and Flat panel screen
WK
11
LESSON
1
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Sound output
and hard copy
output devices
OBJECTIVES
TEACHING METHOD
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) explain the examples of:
-sound output devices
-light-emitting diodes
ii) describe examples of hard copy
devices namely:
- impact printers
- non-impact printers
- plotters
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Ref
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 47-50
Ref
Computer Studies Bk 1
By Dr.John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 85-94
Aid
Computer system and
projector on plotters
2&3
Secondary
(auxiliary)
storage devices
and media
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the terms auxiliary media
ii) name disadvantages of using
magnetic tape, and care taken to
magnetic storage media
iii) explain various removable storage
devices such as:
- magnetic tape
- magnetic disk
-zip disk
- jaz disk
Ref
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
ONE
1
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 51-54
Ref
Computer Studies
Bk 1
By Dr. John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 96-104
REMARKS
WK
12
and
13
LESSON
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
End of Term
Examination
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i. answer all question in the test
ii. score at least 75% of the questions
correctly
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Learner to:
Pre-test activities
- learners are introduced to
the purpose of the test and
encouraged to put forth
their test efforts
- teacher ensure proper
seating arrangements,
adequate lighting and a
quiet environment
- test papers are distributed
to learners
- instructions are clearly
given to learners and
corrections made on
possible errors such as
typographical errors
- total time is announce
- attempt all the questions in
the test sheet
Post test activities
- the teacher invigilate
the exam
- time briefing is done at
interval of 30 minutes
- answer sheets are collected
- getting feedback from
students about the exam
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
i. spread out in an orderly
manner before getting
the question paper
ii. maintain total silence
iii. receive the question
paper from the
invigilator (teacher)
and write their name.
iv. read the instructions
and attempt all the
questions in the test
sheet as instructed
v. hand their scripts
(answer sheet) after
the
session is over
vi. give the feedback
after
they have collected
the scripts
REMARKS
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
ONE
1
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
WK
1
LESSON
1
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
ONE
2
TEACHER:
OBJECTIVES
Non-impact
printer
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Secondary
storage
devices
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) state the characteristics of non-impact printer
ii) explain on the non-impact printer
iii) outline the factors to consider when purchasing
a printer
i) state two ways of classifying secondary devices
and media
ii) describe the following:
 magnetic tapes
 floppy disks
 zip disks
 jaz disks
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 54-56
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 57-60
REMARKS
2
1
2&3
Laser Servo
120
SuperDisks
Fixed storage
media
YEAR :
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) outline the care of magnetic storage media
ii) state two reasons why optical media are used
iii) explain on various compact disk:
 compact disk
 compact disk-read only memory
 compact disk-recordable
 compact disk-rewritable
- Discussion
method
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
i) describe on the fixed storage media
ii) attempt review question 2.4 No. 1,2……11
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 61-62
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 63-65
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
WK
3
LESSON
1
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
ONE
2
TEACHER:
OBJECTIVES
Power supply
and
peripheral
device
interfacing
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Basic
computer
setup and
cabling
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) explain on power supply unit
ii) explain on:
 parallel interface
 serial interface
 universal serial bus (USB) interface
 small computer system interface
 video graphics array (VGA) interface
 audio interface
TEACHING METHOD
- Discussion
method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 65-69
- Question and
answer method
- Question and
i) outline on the precautions that should be observed
answer method
before setting up a computer
- Discussion
ii) mount internal devices
method
iii) connect device to the system unit
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 70-72
REMARKS
4
1
Computer
software
YEAR :
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term software
ii) state the factions of the system software
iii) define the terms;
 operating system
 firmware
 system- level utility
 application-level utility
iv) classify application software
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 72-75
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
WK
4
5
LESSON
2&3
1
2&3
6
1
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
ONE
2
TEACHER:
OBJECTIVES
Classification
according to
acquisition
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Criteria for
selecting a
computer
system
Operating
system
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
Menu driven
interface
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
i) explain the meaning of in-house developed
software, vendor off the shelf software
ii) outline the advantages of standard software
iii) classify according to end-user-license
i) explain the factors to consider during hardware
consideration
ii) explain one upgradeability and compatibility
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term operating system
ii) explain the function of operating system in
resource management
iii) classify operating system according to;
 number of tasks
 number of users
 user interface
i) explain on the following interfaces;
 munu driven interface
 the graphical user interface
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 75-77
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 77-80
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 82-86
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 87-89
REMARKS
ii) outline the factors to consider when choosing an
operating system
iii) attempt review questions 3.1 No. 1,2….8
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
WK
6
7
8
LESSON
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
How an
operating
system
organizes
information
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) state how operating system organizes information
ii) define the term file and folder
iii) explain on file extension
iv) explain on drive assigned letters
1,2
&
3
1
2&3
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 89-91
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 92-94
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 95-98
MID TERM EXAMS,
THEN SCHOOL BREAK FOR
HALF TERM/ RECESS
Getting
started with
Microsoft
windows
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
Managing
files and
folder
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) explain on windows desktop features;
 background
 icons
 taskbar
ii) explain on startup menu item
i) display the explorer using the start menu
ii) display files and folders from a drive
iii) create a new folder
iv) create a new file
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
ONE
2
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
REMARKS
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
WK
9
LESSON
1
2&3
10
ONE
2
2011
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
OBJECTIVES
The
application
windows
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Copying and
moving files
and folders
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
1
Review
question 3.3
2&3
Disk
management
using
windows
i) explain parts of an application window
ii) save changes to a file
iii) rename files or folders
iv) delete files and folders
i) copy and move files and folders
ii) sort files and folders
iv) manipulate files and folders using the shortcut
menu
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
i) attempt question 3.3 No. 1,2……7
ii) attempt practical 3.2 No 1 & 2
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term formatting and file system
ii) explain the meaning of:
 scanning a disk
 defragmenting a disk
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 99-101
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 102-104
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 105
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 106-108
REMARKS
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
WK
11
LESSON
1
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
OBJECTIVES
Compressing
files, folders
or a drive
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Baking up
data
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
FORM :
i) compress the drive
ii) compress file or folder
iii) scan for viruses
i) explain the meaning of backing up data
ii) create MS-DOS startup disk
iii) define the term partitioning a disk
ONE
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 109-110
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 111-112
REMARKS
12
and
13
End of Term
Examination
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i. answer all question in the test
ii. score at least 75% of the questions
correctly
Learner to:
Pre-test activities
- test papers are distributed
to learners
- instructions are clearly
given to learners and
corrections made on
possible errors such as
typographical errors
- total time is announce
- attempt all the questions in
the test sheet
Post test activities
- the teacher invigilate
the exam
- time briefing is done at
interval of 30 minutes
- answer sheets are collected
- getting feedback from
students about the exam
TERM :
YEAR :
WK
LESSON
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
2
2011
i. spread out in an orderly
manner before getting
the question paper
ii. maintain total silence
iii. receive the question
paper from the
invigilator (teacher)
and write their name.
iv. read the instructions
and attempt all the
questions in the test
sheet as instructed
v. hand their scripts
(answer sheet) after
the
session is over
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
OBJECTIVES
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
REMARKS
1
1
2&3
2
1
2&3
Review
question 3.3
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
Disk
management
using widows
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
i) attempt question 3.3 No. 8 & 9
ii) attempt practical 3.2 No 3
i) define the term disk formatting
ii) explain on the file system
iii) carryout disk formatting
Scanning a
storage device
for problems
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Defragmenting
a disk
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
i) explain the function of scandisk tool
ii) carryout scanning of the disk
i) explain the meaning of disk defragmentation
ii) carryout disk defragmentation
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 105
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 106
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 164
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 107
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 107-108
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 164
Computer Studies Schemes of Work f1 term3
FORM :
ONE
TERM :
YEAR :
3
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
ONE
WK
3
LESSON
1
2&3
4
1
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
Compressing
files, folders or
a drive
Scanning for
viruses
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term disk compression
ii) carryout disk compression
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term virus
ii) explain on common types of viruses
iii) explain the function of buckup utility
Creating MSDOS startup
disk
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Devices under
operating
system control
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
TERM :
i) define the term startup disk
ii) create a startup disk
iii) define the term disk partition
iv) carryout partitioning of the disk
i) explain on the following;
 processor
 random access memory
 storage device
ii) install and configure of an operating system
3
TEACHER:
TEACHING METHOD
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 108-109
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 164-165
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 110-111
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 165-166
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 111-112
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 114-115
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 166-167
REMARKS
YEAR :
WK
5
LESSON
1
2&3
6
1
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
OBJECTIVES
BIOS/CMOS
set up
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
Installing and
configuration
of an
operating
system
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
i) change the BIOS setup to change the booting
sequence
ii) attempt review questions 3.4 No. 1,2….5
i) install windows XP service part 2
ii) clean installation
Troubleshooti By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
ng and fixing i) define the term troubleshooting
problems
ii) state the problems that one my experience when
using windows
iii) explain on boot and run time errors and
suggested solution
 invalid system disk
 missing operating system
 corrupted system registry
Practical
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
activity 3.3
i) attempt practical, question no. 1
ii) attempt question no. 2
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 111-112
- Discussion
method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 114-115
- Question and
answer method
- Discussion
method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 116-117
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 168-169
- demonstration method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 117
REMARKS
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
ONE
3
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
WK
7
8
LESSON
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
OBJECTIVES
1,2
&
3
1
2&3
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
MID TERM EXAMS,
THEN SCHOOL BREAK FOR
HALF TERM/ RECESS
Arranging
application
windows on
the desktop
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
Customizing
display
features in
windows
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to :
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
i) tile windows horizontally
ii) tile windows vertically
iii) undo tile
iv) cascading windows
i) explain the meaning of customizing
ii) apply theme and background
iii) set the screen saver
iv) change the appearance
ONE
3
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
- demonstration method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 118-120
- Question and
answer method
- demonstration method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 120-121
REMARKS
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
WK
9
LESSON
1
2&3
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
ONE
2
TEACHER:
OBJECTIVES
Set windows
items effects
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
Revision
exercise
By the end of the test lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) set windows items effects
ii) set display colours and resolution
iii) set date and time
iv) mouse settings
i) attempt question No. 1,2……..15
ii) hand over the book for marking
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- demonstration method
- Question and
answer method
Longhorn Bk 1
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu and G.
Chemwa
P 121-122
Test
Dr. John Onunga & Renu
Shah Bk 1
P 170
REMARKS
10
1
Definition of
word processor
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) define the term word processor
ii) explain the basic word processing
features and concepts
iii) give examples of word processors
- question and answer
Method
- demonstration
method
Longhorn Bk 2
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu &
G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2004)
P 1-3
Nairobi
Longhorn Publisher
Computer Studies
By Dr John Onunga &
Renu Shan
2/Ed (2005)
P 1-3
Mariwa Publisher
YEAR :
2011
HEAD OF DEPT:
Computer Studies Schemes of Work
FORM :
TERM :
YEAR :
ONE
3
2011
TEACHER:
HEAD OF DEPT:
MR. PATRICK MWAURA
WK
LESSON
10
2&3
11
1
TOPIC/
SUB-TOPIC
OBJECTIVES
Purpose of
word
processing
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Parts of
windows
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) state the examples of word processing
ii) outline the factors to consider when choosing a
word processing
iii) explain on how to use a word processing
iv) explain on the screen layout of a Microsoft
word
i) state the parts of windows
ii) explain on various parts of windows
TEACHING METHOD
TEACHING/
LEARNING
RESOURCES
- question and answer
method
- demonstration
method
Longhorn Bk 2
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu &
G. Chemwa
1/Ed (2004)
P 3-6
- demonstration
method
- discussion method
Longhorn Bk 2
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu &
G. Chemwa
P 7-9
Bk 2
By Dr John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P5-6
2&3
Running the
program
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
i) create a document
ii) save a new document
iii) open an existing document
iv) protect the document with a password
- question and answer
method
- demonstration
method
Longhorn Bk 2
Computer Studies
By S. Mburu &
G. Chemwa
P 10-13
Bk 2
By Dr John Onunga &
Renu Shah
P 9-11
REMARKS