Grade - 10 ICT Syllabus

Information Communication Technology (Grade 10)
The syllabus given here is based on competency levels.

Unit 1 : Data and Information
(Investigates the place of the computer in the world of information)

1. Investigates the contribution of ICT towards national development
• Definition of ICT
• Application of ICT in the society
• e-government, agriculture, education, health, industry, entertainment
2. Investigates the computer as a system for converting data into information
• Components of a system
• Difference between data and information
• Data as input and information as output
• Processing as the method for converting data into information
3. Explores the evolution of computers to identify its major developments
• Computer generations
• Evolution of processor technology
• Vacuum tubes
• Transistors
• Integrated circuits: LSIC,VLIC
• Improvements in system characteristics
• Size
• Capacity
• Speed
• Accuracy
• Efficiency

Unit 2 : Fundamentals of a computer system
(Selects and uses computer hardware)

1. Classifies computers using a variety of methods
2. Explores computer systems by function
• Functions of a computer and its peripherals
• Input
• Processing
• Output
• Storage
• Communication
3. Identifies and connects basic peripherals to the computer
• Basic computer components: keyboard, mouse, system unit and monitor
• Ports
• PS/2 port
• Serial port
• Parallel port(obsolete)
• USB port
• RJ 45
• Video port & HDMI, Audio(mic, speaker)
4. Uses the basic block diagram to demonstrate the computer system
• Flow path
• Data and instruction signals
• Control signals
5. Investigates benefits and concerns of computer networks for optimal communication
• Purpose of computer networks
• Data communication
• Resource sharing
• Components of a network
• Network Interface Card
• Internal and external devices
• Transmission media: guided and unguided
• Network cables: twisted pair, co-axial, fiber optics
• Modem, hub, switch, router
• Network operating system
• Types of computer networks: LAN,MAN,WAN
• Advantages and disadvantages of networks

Unit 3 : Data Representation Methods in the Computer system
(Investigates the methods used to represent data in computer systems)

1. Uses the binary number system to represent data in computer systems
• Methods of data representations
• 1 and 0 to represent two states
• Binary number system
2. Converts decimal numbers to Binary, Octal and Hexa Decimal
• Number systems: Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexa Decimal
• Methods for number systems conversions
3. Converts Binary numbers to Decimal, Octal and Hexa Decimal numbers and vice versa
• Methods for conversions (positive integers only)
• Binary to Decimal
• Binary to Octal
• Binary to Hexa Decimal
4. Determines the capacity of data storage
• Units of measurement
  Bit, Byte, Kilo Byte, Mega Byte, Giga Byte, Tera Byte
• Order of capacities of different storage devices:
  Cache, RAM, ROM, hard disk, compact disk, USB drives & magnetic tapes
5. Explores coding systems in computers
• BCD
• EBCDIC
• ASCII
• Unicode

Unit 4 : Logic Gates with Boolean Functions
(Uses Boolean logic to work effectively with logic gates)

1. Identifies basic logic operators and draws truth tables to illustrate their functions
• Operators: AND, OR, NOR, NAND,NOT
• Introduction to Truth Tables (maximum of three inputs)
2. Applies concepts of Boolean logic to find solutions to simple day-to-day life problems
• Design of logic for simple real world applications.
• Alarm systems
• Selection criteria

Unit 5 : Operating Systems
(Works effectively with Operating Systems)

1. Explores operating systems by type, functions, benefits and concerns
• Introduction to OS
• Evolution of computer/human interface
• Types of operating systems: single user, multi user, multi tasking, real time
• Functions of the OS: user interface and resource management
• Benefits of the OS
• Utilities of an OS: Partitioning, Formatting, Defragmentation
2. Handles files and folders in Operating Systems
• Introduction to the files system
• Drives
• Folders
• Files and file extensions
• File and folder operations

Unit 6 : Word Processing
(Uses Wordprocessing Software to Solve Day-to-day problems)

1. Explores the concept and features of wordprocessing
2. Performs basic tasks in wordprocessing software
• Functions of wordprocessing software
• GUI of wordprocessing software
3. Uses different types of formatting in wordprocessing
• Formatting text
• Graphics: Insertion and formatting
• Shapes : Insertion and formatting
4. Manipulates table feature in wordprocessing software
• Insertion of tables
• Column width and height
• Deletion, insertion, splitting and merging of cells
5. Creates and prints documents
• Spelling and grammar checking
• Find and replace of text
• Page setup: paper size, margins, orientation and selection of printers
• Print options: copies and page range
6. Uses the Mail Merge facility
• Document types
• Common document
• Source data

Unit 7 : Electronic Spreadsheet
(Uses Spreadsheet to solve simple statistical problems)

1. Explores a Spreadsheet to identify its basic features and functions
2. Moves around the worksheet to gain hands on experience of data entry
• Introduction spreadsheets
• GUI of spreadsheet software
• Worksheet, columns, rows and cells
• Moving around worksheet.
• Data entry (label, number, formulae)
3. Performs basic mathematical operations
• Simple calculations using values and operators (+, -, *, /,^)
• Simple calculations using cell addresses and operators (+, -, *, /,^)
4. Uses inbuilt functions for calculations
• SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT
5. Formats a worksheet
• Font, Font size, Boldface, Italic etc.
• Alignment (centre, left, right, justify)
• Decimal places (increase and decrease)
6. Uses relative versus absolute cell references appropriately
• Absolute and Relative cell references
7. Creates charts using Spreadsheets to explain data
• Charts: chart type, chart options
• Chart types: Bar, column, line and pie

Unit 8 : Electronic Presentations

1. Produces effective presentations integrating multimedia
• Introduction to presentation software.
• Changing background, slide layout, slide designs.
• Inserting text and multimedia
2. Applies suitable animations to enhance the quality of presentations
• Slide transitions
• Custom animations

Unit 9 : Database
(Develops simple databases to elicit information)

1. Develops simple databases to elicit information
• Introduction to databases.
• Definition of a database.
• Advantages of databases.
• Features of databases: Absence of redundancy, Efficiency, Accuracy, Consistency, Security, Validity, Simplicity.
• Manual and electronic databases: comparison and contrast.
• Introduction to Relational Databases: Tables, records, fields, key fields
2. Creates a simple database with a single table, manually
• Field name, unique field, data types, field size
3. Converts a manual database into electronic media
• Field name, data types, field size, Primary key, Field properties
4. Design a simple relational database
• Tables, fields and key fields: Primary key, foreign key, relationships
5. Uses DBMS software to create relational databases
• Creation of a database
• Identification of primary and foreign key
• Creation of relationship between tables
6. Uses forms to view and update data
• Form design
• Manipulation of properties of a form
• Insertion of controls: Delete button
7. Creates Queries to extract information
• Design of queries using query tool without using SQL structure.
• Use of criteria.
• Sorting of records
8. Creates reports to present information
• Use of report Wizard
• Printing of reports