Dawood Public School

Computer Studies
Course Outline for 2017-2018
Class VI

Course book- Right Byte 1

Fourth edition (Oxford University Press)

Month wise Distribution of Course Work

August The Evolution of Computers

September Spreadsheet

October Input Devices

November Revision

December Mid-Term Examination

January Output Devices

Multimedia Presentation

February Processing and Storage

March Logo

April Revision

May Final Examination

August
Chapter 1: The Evolution of Computer Pages 3-13

Content Learning Objectives

The Evolution of Computer Theory Objectives

Definition of electronic computer.  Define a computer as an automatic, digital,
Types of computing devices: electronic and a data processing system
 Analogue  Describe how a computer processes data
 Digital  Compare analogue devices and digital devices
The Generations of computer-1st till 5th.  List the advantages and limitations of:
Classification of computers according to size:  the first generation of computers
 Supercomputer  the second generation of computers
 Mainframe computer  the third generation of computers
 Minicomputer  the fourth generation of computers
 Microcomputer  the fifth generation of computers
 laptop  Differentiate between Super computers and
 smartphone Main frame systems
 tablet  List the various kinds of microcomputers
 embedded computer  Identify machines that are using an embedded
Places where computers are used. computer
 Highlight the importance of computers in
various fields
Tricky Terminology:
analog devices, digital devices, embedded computer, microcontrollers

Types of Questions:
 Fill in the blanks
 True False
 Question Answer
 Multiple Choice

I.T Links:
1. www.nortonsecurityonline.com/security-center/evolution-of-computers.html
2. www.telegraph.co.uk › Technology
September
Chapter 8: Spreadsheet Pages 74-87

Content Learning Objectives

Spreadsheet Theory objectives

Understanding the spreadsheet.  Explain what is an electronic spreadsheet
Data types in spreadsheet.  Explain the following components of EXCEL
Using functions in EXCEL. worksheets:
 Active cell
 Worksheet
 Sheet tabs
 Workbook
 Cell
 Identify Labels
 Identify Values
 State the purpose of formula bar

Practical objectives
 Insert the following functions of EXCEL in a
spreadsheet:
 SUM
 PRODUCT
 AVERAGE
 IF
 Max
 Min
 Use the following features:
 Auto fill
 Merge
 Center
 Design a mark sheet for ten students and apply
formula to calculate:
 maximum marks
 obtained marks
 percentage
 average
 remarks
 Design a weekly/monthly household budget
sheet and calculate:
 total expenses
 savings
 highest expense
 lowest expense
 Prepare a stock list and calculate:
 the total items in stock
 stock sold
 stock left

Tricky Terminology:
worksheet, workbook, active cell, cell, electronic spreadsheet, auto fill, cell range, cell reference

Types of Questions:
 Fill in the blanks
 True False
 Question Answer
 Practical based tasks

Practical Task:
Page No. 87 Part F; Lab exercise 1 and 2

I.T Links:
2. https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/spreadsheet.html
October
Chapter 2: Input Devices Pages 14-23

Content Learning Objectives

Input Devices Theory Objectives

Input Devices are of the following types:  Describe the need for input devices
 Typing devices  Select suitable input devices for a listed range of
 Pointing devices applications
 Digitizing devices  Identify the various types of:
 Scanning devices  typing devices
 Character and mark recognition devices  pointing devices
 Image capturing devices
 Differentiate between mechanical, optical and
 Audio based input devices
cordless mouse
 Voice Recognition systems
 Musical instrument digital  Explain the use of touch sensitive screen
interface(MIDI)  Explain the application of touch sensitive
 Sensors screens
 Biometric devices  Describe the reason for using joysticks in playing
games
 Differentiate between digitizing and scanning
devices
 Describe the use of a digital art board
 Describe a flatbed scanner
 Differentiate between a flatbed scanner and a
portable scanner
 Explain the use of card readers in the following
places:
 Schools
 Banks
 Departmental Stores
 Differentiate between QR code reader and
barcode reader
 Differentiate between card readers and
fingerprint readers
 List the different character and mark recognition
devices
 Explain the application of the following:
 MICR scanner
 OMR scanner
 OCR scanner
 Differentiate between the traditional camera
and digital video camera
 Differentiate between digital camera and web
camera
 Explain the applications of voice recognition
systems
 Explain the use of MIDI in music
 Explain the use of sensors in different
application
 Explain the purpose of using RFID technology
Tricky Terminology:
portable hand-held device, flatbed scanner, pos terminal, biometric device, voice recognition

Types of Questions:
 Fill in the blanks
 True False
 Question Answer
 Multiple Choice

I.T Links:
1. https://www.techwalla.com/articles/list-of-input-devices-on-a-computer
2. https://www.tutorialspoint.com › Computer Fundamentals › Computer - Input Devices

November 2017
Revision for Mid Term Examinations

December 2017
Mid Term Examinations

January 2018
Chapter 3: Output Devices Pages 24-31
Chapter 9: Multimedia Presentation Pages 88-101

Content Learning Objectives

Output Devices Theory Objectives

Output devices are of the following types:  Explain the importance of the output function
 The monitor  Describe the role of output devices
 The printer  Differentiate between CRT and LCD monitors
 The plotter  Differentiate between LCD and HDTV
 The speaker  State the purpose of data projector
 Multifunctional devices  Differentiate between impact and non impact
printers
 Categorize given list of printers as impact and non
impact
 Differentiate between ink jet and laser printer
 Differentiate between dot matrix and laser
printer

Multimedia Presentation Theory Objectives

Power Point is a multi-media presentation software.  List the components and features of multimedia
Components and features of a Power Point presentation
presentation:  List the hardware requirements of a multimedia
 Insert Text system
 Clip Art  Identify various forms of data that can be
 Diagrams inserted on a slide
 Audio files  List the application areas of multimedia
 Video files presentation
 New slides  Differentiate between three presentation views
Understanding a multimedia system.
Interactive uses of multimedia. Practical objectives
 Insert titles and subtitles in slide
 Insert pictures and smart art
 Apply custom animation
 Apply slide transition
 Command different slide shows
 Apply design templates to the slides
Tricky Terminology:
pixel, speech synthesizer, fax machine, internet telephony, multifunctional devices, interactive, slide
transition, template, placeholder, slide layout

Types of Questions:
 Fill in the blanks
 True False
 Question Answer
 Multiple Choice

Practical Task:
Page No. 101 Part G

I.T Links:
1. https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3538/output-device
2. study.com/academy/lesson/computer-output-devices-monitors-speakers-printers.html
https://4h.unl.edu/documents/Multimedia%20Presentation.pdf

February
Chapter 4: Processing & Storage Pages 24-31

Content Learning Objectives

Processing and Storage Theory Objectives

Function of CPU/Processor.  List the components of the system unit
Microprocessor  Describe the processing function
Components of CPU  Explain the importance of memory
 Main Memory  List the different types of memory and storage
 Firmware devices
 Backing storage  State the purpose for the following in a system
Definitions unit:
 ALU  Ports
 CU  Circuits
 MU  expansion cards
Categories of secondary storage devices:  expansion slots
 Hard Drive  motherboard
 Optical Drive  microprocessor
 CD (CD-R , CD-ROM, CD-RW)  Differentiate between RAM and ROM
 DVD(DVD-ROM)  Differentiate between primary and secondary
 Flash Drive(Solid state drive) storage
 USB  Compare the features of various storage devices
 Smart card

Tricky Terminology:
microprocessor, flash drive, smart card, ports and circuits

Types of Questions
 Fill in the blanks
 True False
 Question Answer
 Multiple Choice

I.T Links:
1. https://sites.google.com/site/computertechcomputerbasics/home/processing-storage
2. https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_691
March
Chapter 10: Logo Pages 102-115

Content Learning Objectives

Logo Theory objectives

Starting Logo  Explain the importance of commands or
 The Graphics window primitives to control a computer
 The Commander window
 Define syntax and explain its importance
 Entering Commands
 Explain the advantages and use of procedures
 Programming in Logo
 Ending Logo  Identify Logo as an educational programming
language
 Explain the function of Graphics
 Identify the use of commander window and turtle

Practical objectives
 Use appropriate commands to create shapes in a
Logo environment
 Create a procedure to draw an Olympics circle
 Create a procedure to draw star shape
 Demonstrate ability to edit procedures
 Demonstrate ability to save procedures
 Demonstrate ability to load procedures

Tricky Terminology:
primitive, procedure

Types of Questions:
 Fill in the blanks
 True False
 Question Answer
 Multiple Choice

Practical Task:
Pg No. 114 -Q 5 and 6

I.T Links:
1. www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-MSW-Logo/
2. webhost.bridgew.edu/hburgiel/COMP203/procedures.html

April 2018
Revision for Final Term Examination

May 2018
Final Term Examination