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 AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

1. prepare students to function effectively in a dynamic technological era;

2. promote the development of computer-related skills for application to real-life situations;

3. prepare students to use information technology responsibly;

4. facilitate the development and application of problem-solving and other twenty-first century
skills;

5. provide a foundation for post-secondary education; and,

6. prepare students for suitable employment.

 ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS

The syllabus is organised under eight main sections.

1. Computer Fundamentals and Information Processing:

(a) Computer Fundamentals.

(b) Information Processing Fundamentals.

2. Computer Networks and Web Technologies.

3. Social and Economic Impact of Information and Communications Technology:

(a) Implications of Misuse and Cybersecurity.

(b) Impact on Jobs and Education.

4. Word-Processing and Web Page Design:

(a) Word-Processing.

(b) Web Page Design.

5. Spreadsheets.

6. Database Management.

7. Problem-Solving and Program Design.

8. Program Implementation.

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