Subject Outline
Grade 12
Computer Studies HG
Final Mark
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4 Components
External Theory (140 marks 3hrs)
 External Practical (100 marks 3hrs)
 Project (60 marks)
 Continuous Assessment (100 marks)
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Total : 400 marks
External Theory
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All work covered in Grade 11 and 12
Data Communication and Networks
 Computer Architecture
 The Internet
 Program Development and Testing
 File Management
 Data Structures
 Social Implications and Applications
 Multiple Choice Questions
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External Practical
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Databases – MS Access (30 marks)
Create a new database from scratch (15)
 Use existing database. Queries (15)
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Java Programming (70 marks)
Correct Compilation Errors (10)
 Full Program (60)
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Total : 100
Project – 1 August 2004!!!!!
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A full working Java program (70 marks)
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Documentation (30 marks)
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Some form of database application with a GUI
(graphical user interface) or
A suitably complex game
User documentation (15 marks)
Technical documentation (15 marks)
More info to follow
Total : 100 marks converted to mark out of 60
Continuous Assessment
One Theory Test
 One Practical Test
 One Excel Test
 Internal Theory Exams (June and Mock)
 Internal Prac Exams (June and Mock)
 Operating Systems and Utility Tests
 Research Essay
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Theory Test
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Mini Exam
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Wednesday 10th March 2004
70 marks
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Operating Systems and System Software (25)
Data Structures (30)
Java Theory (15)
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Classes and Objects
Arrays
String Functions
There will be one or two other theory test
during the course of the year that will count
towards your final CASS mark
Practical Test
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Java Test – Classes and Objects
Wednesday 17th March 2004
 40 Marks
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Create a class (25)
 Use a class (15)
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Excel Test
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Lesson on Excel followed by test
Wednesday 21st April 2004
 25 marks
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Various excel tasks based on preceeding lesson
June and Mock Exams
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Theory 140 marks each
All theory covered at time of exam
 No Java Theory
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Practical 100 marks each
Access
 All Java covered at time of exam
 Java Theory?
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OS and Utility Tests
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Operating Systems and Utility Tests
Wednesday 25th February 2004
 40 marks
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20 marks on Windows 98
 20 marks on various utility packages
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Write your name down for a time slot
Operating Systems
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Copying files and folders
Moving files and folders
 Deleting files and folders
 Renaming files and folders
 Hiding/unhiding files and folders
 Creating folders
 Find files
 Changing date-time format of the clock
 Changing views in explorer
 Changing file extension associations
 Checking the size of files and folders
 Formatting a diskette
Utility Packages
Zipping/Unzipping files and folders
 Using a web-browser
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Includes checking and clearing internet
history
 Searching, browsing, etc.
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E-mail
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Sending e-mail with attachments
Viewing and basic editing of images with
Microsoft Photo Editor
Research Essay
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Due Date : Wednesday 24th June 2004
Any research topic relating to computers
Format
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Title Page
Table of contents
Bibliography
Page numbering
Spell Checked
Font – 12 Point Times New Roman (or equivalent formal font)
Structured into clear pages with headings
Introduction – half to one page
Content – not more than 10 pages excluding pictures
Conclusion – half to one page
Project Intro
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Tuesday 3rd February 2004
18:00 - 19:00
 How to setup a GUI
 VERY NB for people wanting to do a
database project!
 Bring disks to take files and material home
with you!
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