ICT - Grade 6 Syllabus

First Term
Learning Outcomes Contents Period Term
Students need to learn about:
1.0 Exploring computer  What is computer? 01 1
and ICT world  Characteristics of a computer (comparing computer with other
digital devices)
 Components of a personal computer (such as processing unit, 01
input unit, output unit, storage, etc)
 Classification of computer (regarding size / purpose / technology 01
used)
 History of computer in brief (major inventions / inventors / 01
technologies)
 Generations of computers (First four generations) 01

 Applications of computer in day to day work 01

 Difference between hardware and software (by using examples / 01

characteristics)
 Connecting computer / peripherals / UPS 01

 ICT tools (Examples) 01

 Use of Units of information (bits, nibble, Byte, Kilo Byte) in brief 01

Second Term

2.0 Understanding  Electronic presentation software (Introduction / purpose / 01 2

electronic presentation advantage / Examples)
software
 Inserting/removing slides 01

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  Changing background colours 01
 Changing slide layout
 Creating text and giving animation effects 01
 Inserting pictures (.jpg, .bmp, .gif) 01
 Applying animation effects to the pictures 01
 Applying slide transitions 01
 Inserting sound files (.mp3, .wav) 01
 Inserting video clips 01
 Following guidance to create attractive/professional slides 01
Third Term
3.0 Understanding  Input devices (Keyboard, mouse, scanner, and microphone) 03 3
peripherals  Output devices (Monitor, Printer, Speaker, and Headphone)
 Secondary storage devices (Harddisk, CD, DVD, Blu Ray Disc,
Flash drive, memory cards) - in brief
4.0 Understanding  Protecting computer from malicious threats such as virus (Eg: 02 3
awareness of health, Usage of Anti-virus software)
and safety.  Precautions form lightning / power surges & spikes / electric
shock. (Usage of UPS, proper wiring)
 Data protection (Logical / Physical ways) 01
 Practices for users while working in computer 01
 Health and safety for user 01
 Physical/mental problems faced by user (Eg: back pain) 01
 Wok-fit (Anti-RSI) devices / furniture 01
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For teachers:

 Introducing fundamental terminologies of the computer world.

 Exploring devices / components of the computer system.
 Introducing how to prepare an electronic presentation.
 Introducing awareness of health, and safety in the user context.

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 Term exam paper should be simple and it should elaborate the world of computer in beginning level.
 1 ½ hours question paper is recommended.
 Question paper may include 25 MCQs, and Structure questions.

Platform

 Any Operating system (such as Ms-Windows, GNU/Linux (Fedora / Ubuntu / Mint or any flavour))
 Any presentation software (such as Ms-Powerpoint, Open office.org Impress)

Some prototype questions

01. Mathanki uses this computer system to write reports for a school newsletter.

Name the items labelled A, B, C, D, E and F.

A - ……………….. B -……………………. C - ……………………..

D - ……………….. E- …………………… F- ………………………

02. Give two characteristics of a computer

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03. List two examples for micro computer

………………………………………………………………………….

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04. Three types of computer are listed below:

Desktop, palmtop, and mini computer

Put the three types of computer in order of processing speed, starting with the slowest.
05. Describe two benefits of computers.

………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………….

06. Computer can be used for teaching / learning process. How can it be used for it.

………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………….

07. Tick one box in each row to show whether the item is hardware or software.
Software Hardware
Ms-Windows 7
Ms-Office
Mouse
Printer
Ms-Paint

08. Give one reason why floppy disks are not often used for data storage.

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09. Give one way how you would protect your computer from virus.
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10. Give one way to protect your files from unauthorized people in your computer.

11. Select two storage devices.

CD DVD Monitor

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 Speaker Mouse Keyboard
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Complete each sentence below using one item from the list.

Keyboard Flash drive Speaker

(a) ………………………..is an example of input device.
(b) ………………………..is an example of output device.
(c) ………………………..is an example for storage device.

13. Select true or false next to each of these statements.

(a) Mouse is an output device (True / False)

(b) Keyboard is an input device (True / False)
(c) Using computers for long periods of time is good for your back (True / False)

14. During a slide show, pressing the Esc key.

(a) Displays the last slide

(b) Displays slide one

(c) Ends the slide show

(d) Displays the previous slide

15. Ms-Powerpoint is best described as.

(a) Presentation software

(b) Animation software

(c) Paint software

(d) Type setting software

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