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Information and Information and

Communication Technology (ICT)Communication Technology (ICT)

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Curriculum Framework of NSS ICT

1. The Compulsory Part

2. The Elective Part

3. School-based Assessment

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The Compulsory Part

A. Information Processing B. Computer System Fundamentals

C. Internet and its Applications

D. Basic Programming Concepts

E. Social Implications

The Elective PartSoftware Development

A. Pascal Programming

B. Programming Languages

C. Systems Development

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• Paper 1 Compulsory part, 55%, 2 hours

• Paper 2 Elective part, 25%, 1 hour 30 mins

• School-based Assessment (SBA), 20%

Assessment Framework

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The Elective PartSoftware Development

A. Pascal Programming1. Simple Data Types and Statements2. Pascal Built-in Functions3. Program Development Procedures4. Selection Statements5. Iteration Statements6. Producing Good Programs with Procedures7. Program Testing and Debugging8. String Functions and Procedures9. Data Structure10. User-defined Data Types and Records11. Manipulation of Text Files12. Algorithms in Programming

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Tic-tac-toe

Programming Questions

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8 4 6 1

5 4

7 6 4 3

9 8 2 6

7 4

3 8 7 2

4 2 7 5

1 9

4 2 3 7

Sudoku

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Deal or no deal

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Snakes and ladders

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You will also have a chance to

take part in

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B. Programming Languages1. Programming Paradigms2. Program Translators

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C. Systems Development

1. Basic Concepts of System Development2. Systems Analysis3. Systems Design4. Systems Implementation5. Systems Conversion, Maintenance and Documentation6. Alternative Approaches and Related

Jobs of Systems Development

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The Compulsory PartA. Information Processing1. Introduction to Information Processing2. Data Organization and Data Control3. Number and Character Coding Systems4. Multimedia Elements and Digitization5. Introduction to Office Automation6. Word Processing7. Spreadsheets8. Databases9. Integrated Use of a Software Suite10. Presentation of Information

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The Compulsory Part

B. Computer System Fundamentals1. The System Unit of a Computer System2. Input and Output Devices3. Secondary Storage Devices4. System Software and Application Software5. Computer Systems

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The Compulsory Part

C. Internet and its Application1. The Networking and Internet Basics2. Communications Software and Protocols3. Internet Services and Applications4. Introduction to HTML5. Elementary Web Authoring

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The Compulsory Part

D. Basic Programming Concepts1. Problem-solving Procedures2. Algorithm Design3. Algorithm Testing

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The Compulsory Part

E. Social Implications1. Equity, Work and Health Issues2. Intellectual Property3. Threats and Security on the Internet

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School-based Assessment

The context of the project is related to both the Compulsory part and the Elective part.

Skills for completing SBA can be integrated into daily learning activities.

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School-based Assessment

• Objectives and Analysis• Design and Implementation• Practical ICT Skills• Testing and Evaluation• Conclusion and Discussion• Documentation• Creativity• Project Management

The project should be assessed on the following aspects:

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Qualities for studying ICT

strong interest in computer and IT

logical enjoy solving problems enjoy writing (typing) programs