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General Information Technology

Syllabus

Grade 12(Effective from 2009)

Department of Information TechnologyFaculty of Science and Technology

National Institute of EducationSri Lanka



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1.0 Introduction

General Information Technology (GIT) was first introduced in 2002, based on a decision taken by the Ministry of Education to re-

introduce the computer education related subject in Grade 12 (First year of GCE A/L). National level examinations for GIT were heldtwice in 2005 and 2006. Two unpublished research reports are available to date on the introduction of GIT. In 2006, four years after itsintroduction, the NIE carried out a survey regarding GIT. The findings of this survey and recommendations of the two said researchreports were taken into consideration by the curriculum revision team when revising the existing curriculum.

In re-designing the curriculum, the team seriously considered the following issues:

1. The total time available for GIT is only 60 periods (40 hours)

2. The students who have not followed the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course at the GCE (O/L) should beconsidered for GIT3. GIT should be planned as the common subject to suit the needs of students in different streams of GCE (A/L)4. GIT should provide the flexibility for the teachers and students to select one of the pre-defined programming languages to enable

a move towards a visual programming environment.

2.0 Objectives of the syllabus

This course enables students in Grade 12 to

select an appropriate ICT course for further studies identify relevant computer applications for day-to-day work use ICT for day-to-day activities interpret events in the day to day world in terms of ICT evaluate ICT tools

appreciate the role of ICT in development use ICT tools with due respect to ethical & social norms.



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Proposed term-wise breakdown of the syllabus

Term Competency Level No. of periods

First term

1.1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7,1.8

2.1, 2.2

3.1, 3.2

10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4

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02

04

06 (23 periods)

Second term

4.1, 4.2

5.1, 5.2, 5.3

6.1, 6.2

7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4

8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4

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05

04

04

06 (23 periods)

Third term 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6 14



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3.0 Syllabus

Competency Competency level Subject content No. ofperiods

1.1 Explores the evolution ofcomputer in terms of its majorstages

• Computer Generationso Vacuum Tubeo Transistoro Integrated Circuit

(LSI, VLSI )

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1.2 Uses basic block diagrams todemonstrate the computer system

• Concept of the computer• Data and Information

• Components of a computer system and theirfunctionso Inputo Processor (ALU, CU)o Memory (RAM)o Output

o Secondary Storage• Memory storage types

02

1.3 Uses number systems torepresent data in computersystems

• Number systemso Decimalo Binaryo Octalo Hexadecimal

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1.4 Converts Decimal numbers toBinary and vice versa • Relevant methods of conversion

o Decimal to Binaryo Binary to Decimal 01

Competency 1 :Explores the computerand its potential to reaptimely benefits

1.5 Draws Truth Tables for logic gates • Basic Logic Gates(AND,NOT,OR)

• Truth Tables 01



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1.6 Classifies computers in terms oftheir characteristics

• Computer classificationso Super/Mainframe/Mini/ Micro (PC,

LapTop, Palm Top)o Digital/Analog/Hybrido General purpose/special purposeo Related changes in characteristics

Size, Capacity

Speed Accuracy Efficiency Cost

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1.7 Selects software to meet userneeds

• System Softwareo Operating Systemso Compilers/interpreters

• Application Software

o Tailor made (in house) accounting

library managemento Off the shelf (packaged)

office automation

graphics

medical/biological

engineering/

designing (CAD)

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1.8 Selects information systems tomeet user needs • Classification of Information systems

o Manual/Computerizedo According to functionality of systemo Different levels of management and use

of information

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2.1 Selects appropriate media for datacommunication

• Guided mediao coppero fiber optic

• Unguided mediao radio waveso infrared waveso micro waves

• Advantages and disadvantages of

communication media

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Competency 2: Usesinformationcommunication efficientlyand effectively in day-to-day life

2.2 Selects suitable network types asrequired

• Network Typeso Local Area Network

(LAN)o Metropolitan Area

Network (MAN)o Wide Area Network

(WAN)• Devices used in networks

o Modemo Routero Network Interface Cardo Switcho Hubo Wireless base station

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Advantages and disadvantages of computernetworks

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Competency 3: Uses theInternet efficiently andeffectively to access andcommunicate information

3.1 Uses the internet to accessrelevant information • Internet and its services

• Web browsers

• Search information usingweb address and search engines

• Downloading

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3.2 Uses electronic media for effectivecommunication • Create an email account

• Send & receive e-mail

• Instant messaging (Chat) 02

4.1 Investigates the contribution ofOS to the functioning of computer

• Purpose of an OS

• Examples of OS (Windows, Linux, DOS)

• Basic functions of an OS

o Providing interfaceo Disk managemento Resource managemento Directory and file managemento Handling devices like keyboard, mouse

02

Competency 4: Usescomputers efficiently andeffectively with

awareness of OperatingSystem (OS)

4.2 Uses functions of OperatingSystems • Functions of OS

o Directory structureo User accountso System toolso Control panel

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Competency 5: UsesWord Processing (WP)software to createvarious types of

documents

5.1 Analyses Integrated DevelopmentEnvironmentof WP software toidentify its

components

• Word processing softwareo Text editorso Word processors

• Word Processing features

o Openo Saveo Edito Print

• Integrated Development Environmento Toolso Menuso Shortcut key combinations

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5.2 Creates document and obtainsprintout using WP software • Drawing objects

• Document formatting

• Print enhancements 03 5.3 Creates tables using WP software • Tables-insert/delete rows & columns, merge

01 6.1 Creates slides using basic features

of presentation software• Presentation software

• Components of presentation Application

Window.o Blank presentationo Layouto Viewso Insert a new slideo Insert objecto Formatting

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Competency 6: Makeselectronic presentations

to enhanceattractiveness

6.2 Makes presentations attractivethrough multi-media features ofpresentation software

• Customizing animation• Slide transition

• Design templates

• Rehearse timing

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Competency 7: UsesSpreadsheet software tosolve simple statistical

problems and presentfindings

7.1 Analyses spreadsheet softwareto identify its basic components

• Spreadsheet software functions(Create/Save/Open/ Close)

• Components of Spreadsheets Application

Window.• Worksheet, columns, rows and cells

• Moving around worksheet

• Data entries (text, number, formula, date)

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.2 Formats worksheets to meet userrequirements • Formatting Cells

o Numbero Alignmento Font

• Rows and columns- insert

• Cells, rows and columns --delete

• Worksheeto rename

o inserto delete

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7.3 Usesmathematical operators and inbuiltfunctions for calculations

• Simple calculations using values andoperators (+, -, *, /)

• Simple calculations using cell names andoperators

• Inbuilt functiono Sum

o Averageo Maxo Mino Counto Rank

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7.4 Creates charts to makepresentations meaningful • Charts, chart type, chart options

• Bar chart, pie chart, scatter diagram andline graph

01 Competency 8: UsesDatabase ManagementSystems (DBMS)software to manageinformation

8.1 Analyses Database ManagementSystems software to identify itscomponents

• Database Management Systems

• Integrated development environment ofDBMS software

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8.2 Creates Tables using DBMSsoftware • Design view of Tables

o Data types- text- number- date/time- currency- yes/no

o Primary Key

o Field size, Format

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8.3 Creates Queries using DBMSsoftware • Design view of Queries

o Filter fieldso Filter recordso Sort records

02

8.4 Creates Forms & Reports using

DBMS software • Form wizard

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Report wizard 01

9.1 Uses flow charts to representsequence structures determinedfor problem solving

• Main steps to analyze a problemo Inputo Outputo Process / Algorithms

• Symbols used in flow chartso Start / Stop

o Flow lineo Input / Outputo Process

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Competency 9: Usesselected High-levellanguage effectively tosolve simple problems

9.2 Uses flow charts to representcontrol structures of a design • Symbols used in flow charts

o Conditiono Iteration

• Selection control structure

• Iteration control structure

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9.3 Uses flow charts to representintegrated control structures

• Symbols used in flow chartso Combinations of the three above

01 9.4 Identifies codes to represent data

types used in high level computerprogramming languages

• Data typeso integero realo booleano charo singleo doubleo long

• Constant

• Variableso Defining variableso Assigning values

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9.5 Identifies codes to representconditional logic used in high levelcomputer languages

• Operators

• Input and output statements

• Conditional statementso If statement / Case statement

• Repetitive statementso While statement

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9.6 Uses high level languages toconvert flowcharts into computerprograms

• Flowcharts and computer programso Usage of simple mathematical

operatorso Grading of markso Solving quadratic equationo Find factorial numbers

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10.1 Explains the contribution of ICTtowards national

development • Education

o Learning/Teachingo E-Learning/

Distance Learningo Education Management

• Healtho Investigation Tools such as MRI scan,

CAT scano Simulations in medical educationo Tele-medicine

• Agricultureo Linking rural agricultural communitieso Communicating with the

administrationo Meteorological Informationo Computer controlled devices

• E-Businesso Travel and the Environmento Online shoppingo ICT in Banking (ATM, Credit card)o On-line Employment

• E-Governanceo Issuing of identity cards, driving

licences and passportso Issuing birth, marriage, death

certificates

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Competency 10 : UsesICT efficiently andeffectively to besuccessful in life

10.2 Evaluates ICT equipment to selectthose that meets user needs

• Specifications of ICT devices • Evaluation criteria

-cost, quality 01



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10.3 Seeks IT career paths to suit one'slife

• Standing level of IT qualifications• Various designations related to the IT

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10.4 Makes optimum use of ICT withawareness on relevant issues

• Ethicalo Computer piracy and software thefto Unauthorised access

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Socialo Digital divide and Digital bridgeo Techno-rich employment

• Securityo Hardware protectiono Software protectiono Precaution

• Health & safety

o Affects-eye strain, backaches,uneasinesso Computer habitso Workplace exercise

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4.0 Learning – Teaching Methodology

In deciding upon the learning-teaching methodology relevant to the course, attention has been paid to the planning of learning-teachingactivities so as to facilitate building up of student competencies based on exploration. In preparing for competency-based education, inthis manner, an obvious change in the role of the teacher is expected.

The transmission role practiced in our classroom from way back and the more recently introduced transaction role are evident in theclassroom even in the present day. When taking the deterioration of the thinking skills, personal skills and social skills of school leaversinto consideration, it needs no effort to understand that there is a need for the development of the learning-teaching methodology andsome conception on how it should be effected.

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