Ict Skills GR 8 Extended

Based on the National Curriculum Framework - Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education (2016)
Information and
Communications
Technology
Professor Vassen Naëck - Head Curriculum Implementation,Textbook Development and Evaluation
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PANEL
Christian Li Luen Ching - Coordinator, Senior Lecturer, MIE

Paramaseeven Sooben - Senior Lecturer, MIE
Abdullah Mohummud Ismail Buxoo - Educator
Minta Hurryman - Educator
Shunno Devi Nenduradu - Educator
Smita Sembhoo-Sooful - Educator
Varun Kumar Chintamunnee - Educator
Acknowledgement
Kaviraj Goodoory - Associate Professor, MIE
Marday Pyneandee - Senior Lecturer, MIE
Dr Vikash Kumar Jhurree - Senior Lecturer, MIE
Louis Daniel Clarel Berry - Educator
Jameel Foondun - Educator
Mohammad Arshaad Khodabocus - Educator
Sarita Raggoo-Lollbeharee - Educator
Design
Vedita Jokhun - Graphic Designer
© Mauritius Institute of Education (2019)
ISBN: 978-99949-53-27-1
Consent from copyright owners has been sought. However, we extend our apologies to those we might have overlooked.
All materials should be used strictly for educational purposes.
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Foreword
We are pleased to offer you a new series of textbooks for the Extended Programme for the Nine Year
Continuous Basic Education (NYCBE). These textbooks have been designed in line with the National
Curriculum Framework (NCF) and syllabi for Grade 7 (the Foundation Year), Grade 8, Grade 9 and the
Extended Year 9. This set of textbooks aims at providing a smooth transition from Grade 6 so that
learners gradually get initiated into the requirements of secondary schooling. The content has been
adapted to the needs of the learners in the Extended Programme, designed to allow learners to progress
at their own pace and attain the objectives of the Nine Year Continuous Basic Education. As per the
philosophy propounded by the NCF, the content and pedagogical approach, as well as the activities,
have been crafted to allow for an incremental and continuous improvement of the learners’ cognitive
skills, ensuring that all learners complete the four years of the Extended Programme. The content is
contextual and based on the needs of Mauritian learners. Care has been taken to provide the basics
that should help every student develop key competencies, knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that
would make him or her a successful learner for the grades beyond.
The comments and suggestions of a variety of stakeholders have been kept in mind while designing
these textbooks. We are especially appreciative of those made by Educators who have been part of
our validation panels, and whose suggestions emanate from long-standing experience and practice
in the field. The Grade 7 textbooks have been reworked for 2019 based on the extensive feedback
and comments received from schools and educators. The Grade 8 textbooks have also been adjusted
accordingly.
The production of this series of textbooks, within a relatively short period of time, has been a challenge
to the writers who have invested a considerable amount of time, effort and energy into the process.
I would, therefore, wish to thank all those who have been part of the whole process for the time
they devoted to it and for their perseverance. The panel coordinators are to be commended for their
leadership and insistence on maintaining the standard and quality of the textbooks, while ensuring that
the objectives of the National Curriculum Framework are met.
Every endeavour involves a number of dedicated, hardworking and able staff whose contribution
needs to be acknowledged. Professor Vassen Naëck, Head Curriculum Implementation and Textbook
Development and Evaluation, had the very demanding task of ensuring that all panel leaders are
adequately guided with respect to the objectives of the NYCBE, while ascertaining that the instructional
designs are appropriate for the age group being targeted.
I also have to acknowledge the efforts of the Graphic Artists and the Graphic Unit of the MIE for putting
in much hard work to ensure that MIE publications have a distinctive quality and standard. My thanks
go equally to the support staff who have worked hard to ensure that everyone receives the necessary
support within a work environment that is conducive to a creative endeavour. I am thankful to all those
who provided the support, both within and outside the MIE, and to the Ministry of Education, Human
Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research for giving us the opportunity to be part of the
whole reform process.
Dr O Nath Varma
Director
Mauritius Institute of Education
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Preface
At the outset of the 21st century, it is undeniable that technology has become a prevailing force of our
life. Youngsters of this era are more attracted towards communication and technological devices.
The workbook is based on the National Curriculum Framework. The contents have been adapted to
students of Grade 8 Extended stream. Students will learn both the theoretical and practical part of the
ICT syllabus.
The ICT panel has produced the workbook using simple language with lots of illustrations to facilitate
learning. This workbook will give students the necessary support to acquire knowledge, to think
creatively and to develop practical and theoretical skills.
Students will complete different types of exercises in the workbook. The practical tasks will be done in
the computer lab. Moreover, additional spaces have been provided in the workbook for students to take
extra notes.
The ICT Grade 8 Extended workbook prepares students to acquire the necessary practical and theoretical
skills to solve problems in the digital environments. They will be able to do tasks like writing a letter,
making a presentation, creating charts and much more.
The workbook consists of 6 units which are as follows:

1. Computer Operation and Fundamentals
2. Graphics
3. Word Processing
4. Spreadsheet
5. Presentation Software
6. Internet
The workbook is student oriented and consists of the following:

• Activities in the form of games and practical tasks
• Quick test at the end of each topic
• Summative exercise after each unit
• End of book questions
An avatar named Tipiyu will accompany students throughout the workbook and keep them engaged
in learning.
The Information and Communication Technology Panel
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Hello friends,
My name is Tipiyu and I would like to show you how

much fun learning about computers can be.
What is your name?
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Table of Contents
Unit 1
Computer Operations
and Fundamentals Unit 2
Graphics
Pg 1 - 23
Pg 24 - 29
Unit 3
Unit 6
Word Processing
Internet
Pg 30 - 51
Pg 76 - 81
Unit 4
Unit 5
Spreadsheet
Presentation Software
Pg 52 - 65
Pg 66 - 75
End of Book Questions

Pg 83-87
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Unit 1 | Computer Operations and Fundamentals
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UNIT Computer Operations

1 and Fundamentals
Learning Objectives
By the end of Unit 1, learners should be able to:

• List places where computers are used
• State the uses of computers
• Show understanding of the importance of health and safety when using ICT
• Start and shut down a computer
• Perform basic computer operations and file manipulation
• List examples of hardware and software
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1.1 Places where computers are used
Computers are used in various places to perform different tasks.
Observe the pictures below and

state where computers are used.
Places where computers are used:
Home School
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Bank ________________________________
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1.2 Some uses of computers
Home
• Surfing the Internet
• Sending and receiving e-mails
• Watching movies and listening to music
• Playing games
• Chatting on social networks
School
• Teaching and learning
• Searching for information on the Internet
• Performing administrative tasks
• Using educational tools and resources
Bank
• Storing information about customers and bank accounts
• Performing banking transactions
• Using Automated Teller Machine (ATM) services
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Hospital
• Storing information about patients
• Helping doctors to perform medical practices
• Performing administrative tasks
Supermarket
• Storing information about products and prices
• Calculating customer bills and printing receipts
• Controlling stock and ordering of products
Quick Test 1
1. Match the following places with their respective computer uses.

One example has been done for you.
Place Use of computers
Hospital To calculate customer bills
School For watching movies
Bank To store information about patients
Supermarket To use ATM facilities
Home For teaching and learning
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1.3.1 Computer Laboratory Guidelines
1. Seek your educator’s permission

before:
• Entering the laboratory

• Using the devices (Computer, Printer,
Scanner, Projector)
• Accessing the Internet
2. Always:
• Adopt a proper sitting posture

• Keep the computer laboratory clean
• Maintain silence and do not disturb
others
• Keep food and drink away
3. Report to your educator any:
• Broken cables
• Damaged equipment
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Quick Test 2
Match the following picture with its appropriate statement.
No food or drinks in computer lab
Do not touch wires
Do not run in the computer lab
Follow proper steps in switching

on and off your computer
Correct sitting posture
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1.3.2 Health issues when using ICT
A computer is a safe device to work with.

However, some health problems may arise if
we do not take precautions.
Some health problems that may arise when using computers for a long period of time:
1. Eye Strain
Eye strain occurs when looking at the computer screen for long hours.
SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS
Blurred vision, red eyes, itchy eyes • Take Regular Breaks
• Position monitor to eye level
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2. Back Pain
Back pain occurs when we do not adopt a proper sitting position.
SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS
Back Pain • Take Regular Breaks
• Adopt a good sitting Posture
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3. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
RSI is pain in the wrist or fingers resulting from using the mouse or keyboard for a long period
of time.
SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS
Wrist pain • Take Regular Breaks
• Adopt a good typing technique
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1.3.3 Safety issues when using ICT
Computers should be handled properly to avoid accidents in the computer lab.

If you are not careful, you can hurt yourself or damage computer equipment.
Safety precautions:
Do not eat and drink near computers Do not overload power sockets
No trailing Wires Do not open the system unit
Quick Test 3
State whether the following are True or False
1. Food and drink are allowed near computers.
2. Regular breaks should be taken when using computers.
3. Back Pain occurs when we adopt a proper sitting position.
4. Trailing wires are dangerous in a computer lab.
5. Pain in the feet is called RSI.
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Quick Test 4
Complete the crossword.
2 Y
3
D O K T
T
4
I S
M
K
Down
1. Do not open the ____________unit
2. Do not eat and ____________ in the computer lab
Across
3. Do not overload a power ______________
4. No trailing ___________
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Quick Test 5
Tick the correct typing technique.
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1.4 Start and shut down a computer
Starting a computer
Press the power button on your computer
Shutting down a computer
1. Click on Start
2. Select the power icon as shown below

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3. Click on the “Shut down” option from the menu
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1.5.1 Basic operations of a computer
The four basic operations of a computer are INPUT, PROCESS, OUTPUT and STORAGE.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
STORAGE
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Example of INPUT-PROCESS-OUTPUT-STORAGE
To calculate the sum of 2 numbers.
25 + 19 = 44
Input Process Output Storage
25, 19 + 44 Save the result (44)
Quick Test 6
1. Label the diagram below with the following words.
Storage Output Process Input
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1.5.2 Exploring the desktop
A desktop is the first window that appears when the computer is switched on.
It displays icons and other windows.
Icons
Window
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Windows Start Menu
When the Start Menu is clicked, a list of programs installed on the computer is displayed, as
shown below.
List of
programs
The Minimize/ Maximize / Close buttons
Minimize Maximize Restore Close/Exit
This button hides the application currently appearing on the

Minimize Button
screen to the taskbar.
This button increases the size of a window to fill the whole

Maximize/Restore Button
screen or window. Clicking it again restores the window.
Close/Exit Button This button closes the window / program.
With the help of your teacher try the

maximize, minimize and close buttons.
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ACTIVITY
Double-click on this icon.
Minimize button
The following window will appear:
Click on the
minimize button to
see what happens.
This button hides the above window to the Taskbar.
Clicking the icon on the task bar restores it.
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Maximize /Restore button

Click on the
Maximize button
This button increases the size of the window to fill the whole screen.
Click on the
Restore button
Clicking the Restore button, returns the window to its previous size.
Close Button
Click on the Close

button
This button closes the window.

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1.5.3 Mouse operations
A mouse allows us to control the pointer on the screen.
Wheel:«Scroll»
Right button:
«Right click»
Left button:
«Left click»
There are four basic mouse operations:
1. Click
To select an item, click the left button of the mouse.
2. Drag and drop

Drag means to move an item.
Point at the item, click and hold down the left button of the mouse.
Drop means to release the button at a

specified position.
3. Double-Click
Press and release the left button of the mouse twice rapidly. This operation is used to open a
file/folder/program.
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4. Right-Click
When you click the right button of the
mouse, a pop-up menu appears.
The menu provides a list of options.
Quick Test 7
1. Name the following buttons.
2. Label the different parts of the mouse.
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1.5.4 Files and Folders
The computer stores data and programs as files.

A word document is an example of a file.
Files can be organised in folders.

A folder can contain files or other folders.
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1.6 Hardware and Software
A computer needs both hardware and software

to function.
In this chapter we will see some basic hardware
and some common software.
Hardware
Hardware is the name given to all the parts of the computer system that can be touched.
Internal hardware is found inside the system unit and external hardware is connected to the
system unit from outside.
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Examples of hardware:
Keyboard Mouse
Monitor Printer
Speaker Microphone
Processor Power supply
Motherboard RAM chips
Hard disk DVD drive
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Software
Software is the name given to computer programs.
The computer cannot function without software.
Examples of software:
Operating system Antivirus software

(Microsoft Windows)
Word processing software Spreadsheet software

(MS Word) (MS Excel)
Graphics software Presentation software

(MS Paint) (MS PowerPoint)
Web browser Computer games

(Google Chrome)
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Quick Test 8
1. Match the following:
Hardware Computer programs.
Internal hardware Parts connected to the system unit from outside.
Software All the parts of the computer that can be touched.
External hardware Parts found inside the system unit.
2. Fill in the blanks with the following words:
Internal keyboard hardware external software MS Paint
(a) _______________________ is an example of hardware.
(b) _______________________ hardware is found outside the system unit.
(c) _______________________ hardware is found inside the system unit.
(d) _______________________ is an example of software.
(e) The computer needs both _______________________ and _______________________ to
function properly.
3. Read the following sentences carefully and state whether they are True or False:
(a) The mouse can be touched, therefore, it is a piece of hardware.
(b) A computer game is an example of hardware.
(c) A computer game is an example of software.
(d) Internal hardware is found outside the system unit.
(e) Computer programs are called software.
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4. Match the following:
Hardware
Software
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Unit 2 | Graphics
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Unit 2 | Graphics
UNIT Graphics
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Learning Objectives

• Identify icons of the toolbox, color box and drawing area
• Produce drawings and shapes using a graphic software
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2.1 Starting Paint
Double Click on the Paint icon
Paint Window
Tool Box
Shapes Color Box
Drawing area
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Unit 2 | Graphics
Examples of software:
Tools Name Description
Pencil Used for free hand drawing.
Fill with Color To fill a shape with a colour.
Text To insert text into a picture.
Eraser To erase part of the picture.
Colour Picker To pick a colour from a picture.
Magnifier To enlarge part of the picture.
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2.2 Color Box
Different colours can be used to draw.

Click to choose a colour from the color box.
The chosen colour will appear as Color 1.
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2.3 Using Shapes
Different shapes are available in the Shapes group.
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Unit 2 | Graphics
ACTIVITY
1. Click on the rectangle shape and drag on the drawing area to draw a rectangle.
2. Fill the rectangle with red colour.
• Click on Fill with Color
• Select Red from the Color box.
• Click inside the rectangle.
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Unit 2 | Graphics
3. Insert the word Rectangle into the shape.

• Select a colour (White).
• Click on the Text tool.
• Click inside the rectangle.
• Write the word Rectangle.
Draw other shapes using the above steps.
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Unit 2 | Graphics
ACTIVITY
Use shapes and colours to draw the following:
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Unit 3 | Word Processing
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UNIT Word Processing

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Learning Objectives

• Use the various keys on the keyboard to enter text
• Create, edit and format a word-processed document
• Use Word Art in a word document
• Insert shapes in a word document
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3.1 Keyboard keys
A keyboard is used to enter text, numbers and special characters into the computer. The most
commonly used keyboard is the QWERTY keyboard.
ACTIVITY 1
Look for the letters Q, W, E, R, T and Y on your keyboard. If you are using a QWERTY Keyboard, then you will find all
the letters one after the other.
• Take a look at the keyboard in your computer lab.

• Place the 26 letters of the alphabet and numbers 0
to 9 on the keyboard.
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A standard keyboard layout
Function keys Special keys

Numeric keys Lock keys
Normal keys Direction keys Numeric keypad
Spacebar
The spacebar is the longest key found on the keyboard. The spacebar is used to insert a space
between two words.
ACTIVITY 2
Type the sentence as shown below. Do not forget to leave a space

between each word. Complete the sentence.
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Enter Key
When the Enter key is pressed, the cursor moves to the next line.
How many Enter keys can you find on the keyboard picture above?
Answer: _________________
With the help of your teacher try the

maximize, minimize and close buttons.
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Backspace Key
When the Backspace key is pressed, characters before the cursor are erased.
Delete Key
When the Delete key is pressed, characters after the cursor are erased.
Write your school name and press Enter.

Type the third line as shown below.
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After typing, press the Delete Key and observe what happens.
Now press the Backspace Key.
Observe the picture above. Can you see the cursor?

Use your mouse to click at the beginning of the 3rd sentence as in
the picture.
The cursor will be blinking before letter ‘M’ on line 3.

Now press the Delete Key until the result is as in the picture below.
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Caps Lock
When the Caps Lock key is pressed, all letters you type will appear in Uppercase (Capital letters).
ACTIVITY 3
Open notepad and Type letters A to Z.

Leave a space between each letter.
Press ENTER to go to a new line and type the letters starting from Z to A.
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Shift Key
The Shift key allows a user to type a single Capital letter. For example, press and hold the Shift
key then press the letter A key from the keyboard. A Capital letter A will appear on the screen.
ACTIVITY 4
Type the days of the week. Start each

day with a capital letter as shown.
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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The Shift key also allows you to use the upper symbol found on keys having 2 symbols.
Example:
upper
lower
ACTIVITY 5
Press the Shift Key together with the

keys shown above.
Try the activity with other keys having
2 symbols.
Numeric Keypad
The Num Lock is used to enable and disable the numeric pad.
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ACTIVITY 6
Make sure the Num Lock key is ON.

Type the numbers 1 to 20 using the
Numeric Keypad.
Cursor keys
Cursor keys are made up of four keys: left arrow, up arrow,

down arrow, and right arrow.
Other Special Keys
Special key Description
Esc (Escape) key It allows the user to cancel an operation.
Tab Key To move the cursor by more than one space.
It is used with other keys for special function (Ctrl B for Bold in MS
Ctrl
Word).
It is also used with other keys for special function. (Alt F4 to close a
Alt
program).
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WORK OUT: EXERCISE 1
Match the following keyboard keys with its appropriate statements.
An example has been done for you.
The Windows key
Keys used to move cursor up,

down, left or right.
It is the longest keyboard key.
Key used to change line.
The numeric keypad.
Key used to erase characters.
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WORK OUT: EXERCISE 2
An example has been done for you.
What will appear on the screen?
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3.2 Word processing
Microsoft Word is a word processing software that enables us to type letters, numbers and
symbols.
In Microsoft Word you can:

• Use different types of font.
• Use different font sizes.
• Use different font colours.
• Align your text to the left, right or centre of a document.
After creating a document, you can:

• Save it.
• Edit (make changes) to it.
• Print it.
Starting Word 2016
Open Microsoft Word 2016.
Hi. Welcome to Microsoft Word 2016.
Look for the above icon on your computer.

Click on it to open Word 2016.
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Different parts of the Word window

Minimize, restore
Document name & close buttons
Cursor
The place where you will create

your word document
Horizontal & vertical

scroll bars
Bold Italic Align Center Justify

left Align
Underline
right
ACTIVITY 1: TEXT FORMATTING
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Press Caps Lock and type the following text:

Apply the following text formatting
features:
WHERE ARE COMPUTERS USED? 1. Highlight the text.
2. Click on bold.
3. Click on underline.
4. Click on center.
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Step 2: Press Caps Lock again

Click on bullets icon.
Select the bullet.
Step 3: Type the following text:
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Saving the document
Step 4: Click on File tab.
Step 5: Click on Save As.
Step 6: Double - Click on This PC option.
Step 7: In the file name box, type “Places” and click on the Save button.
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After saving the document, the name of the document will appear on top as shown below.
Closing word 2016.
• Click on the close button.
• You may get a message to save the document if you have brought some changes. Click on
save to keep any changes you made to the document.
Locating and reopening a saved document.
• In the search bar, type the name of the document you created. In our case “places” as
shown below. Click on it to open the document.
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Changing font and font size in a word document.
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1. Highlight the title.
Font Font size 2. Change its font to
Arial black.
WHERE ARE COMPUTERS USED?
3. Change the font
• At home.
size to 18.
• In schools.
• In banks.
1. Highlight the bulleted list.
• In hospitals.
2. Change its font to Arial narrow.
• In supermarkets
3. Change the font size to 12.
This is how the document will look like after formatting.
ACTIVITY 2: FURTHER TEXT FORMATTING
In a new word document, type the following:
INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL DETAILS
Set title to:
SURNAME: 1. Bold
2. Centre
OTHER NAME:
3. Underline
ADDRESS: 4. Font: algerian
5. Font size: 18
DATE OF BIRTH:
PHONE NUMBER:
INSTRUCTIONS
GENDER: Set the remaining text to:
SCHOOL NAME: 1. Bold
2. Font: arial
GRADE:
3. Font size: 12
HOBBIES:
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Save the document as “PERSONAL DETAILS”
ACTIVITY 3: INSERTING AND ADDING TEXT TO SHAPES
Step 1: Use Word Art from the Insert Tab to insert the following title.
USING SHAPES IS FUN

Step 2: From the INSERT MENU, click on Shapes and select a rectangular shape.
A rectangle as shown below will appear.
Step 3: Right click on the selected shape and click on add text. Type rectangle as shown below.
RECTANGLE
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Step 4: Insert the following shapes and add text as shown below.
Oval Heart
Triangle
NOTE: As soon you insert the shape, the shape style

ribbon appears on the toolbar.
You can select different Shape Styles and colors.
Save the document as shapes.
ACTIVITY 4: INSERTING SHAPES AND ADDING TEXT TO SHAPES
In this task, you need to list some basic input devices and their function.
To complete this task:

1. Select the INSERT tab
2. Insert a text box.
3. Complete the task shown below.
With the help of your teacher, use

INPUT DEVICES word art in the insert menu to
add the title
A computer needs some basic input devices for someone to work with.
Choose a font type
SOME BASIC INPUT DEVICES and a font size of your
choice.
1. The most common input device is the KEYBOARD. The keyboard is used
to type. Text like letters, numbers and punctuation marks can be entered
using the keyboard.
2. A second common input device is the MOUSE. We have to click the mouse
buttons to make selections or to open a program.
3. Another input device that may be used to play computer games is the
JOYSTICK.
Save the document as Input devices.

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Quick Test 1
Label the following with the words given below.
Underline
Font type Font color Bold
Font size
Quick Test 2
Match the icons in Column A to the appropriate labels in Column B. An example has been
given.
Column A Column B
Bold
Justify
Align Left
Underline
Align Right
Bullets
Center
Italic
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Quick Test 3
Multiple choice question. Circle the correct answer.
1. The file extension ____________ indicates the file is a Word document.
A msw B wor C wrd D doc
2. Holding the Shift key together with number 7 will give __________
A % B & C # D @
3. The button in Word allows us to _____________.
A Save B Print C Undo D Search
4. Pressing the enter key in Word allows you to __________ the line.
A Erase B Change C Leave space in D Edit
5. The numeric keypad on the keyboard allows us to enter __________.
A Numbers B Letters C Symbols D Equations
6. The button is used to __________ a document.
A Save B Letters C Minimise D Close
7. Calibri, Times New Roman, Arial are example of __________ used in Word.
A Codes B Colours C Fonts D Bullets
8. The _________ button erases text in front of the cursor.
A Shift B Delete C Tab D Enter
9. Changing the appearance of a document is called ______________
A Proofing B Editing C Formatting D Printing
10. Which would you choose to save a document with a new name?
A Press Insert B Click File, Save As C Click Design D Click View
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Unit 4 | Spreadsheet
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UNIT Spreadsheet
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Learning Objectives

• Enter text and numbers into appropriate cells
• Perform simple calculations with a spreadsheet software
• Present data in the form of charts
Microsoft Excel is an example of a spreadsheet software.
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4.1 Spreadsheet
A spreadsheet is a computer program that displays a grid made up of rows and columns.
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Columns are identified by letters (A, B, C, D….) and rows by numbers (1,2,3,4…).
A cell is the intersection between a row and a column.
It has an address made up of a column letter and a row number.
For example, A1, C3, F7 ….
The picture below shows a Microsoft Excel worksheet.
Cell D5
Row 5
Column D
An active cell is the cell that is currently selected.

It has a thick border.
Only one cell can be active at a time.
Name of active
cell appears in
the Name box
Active cell
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ACTIVITY 1: ENTERING TEXT AND NUMBERS
1. Click on the icon to start Microsoft Excel
2. Click on “Blank Worksheet” to open a new worksheet
3. Enter the following data in the worksheet as shown below:
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4.2 Using formulas to perform simple calculations in a spreadsheet
Formulas are used to perform calculations in a spreadsheet.

A formula always starts with an equal to sign (=).
It may contain any mathematical symbols.
For example:
= A1+B1
= C2-B2
= D7*F2
= G9/C1
ACTIVITY 2: USING FORMULAS TO PERFORM CALCULATIONS
Shopping List
Setup a spreadsheet as shown below:
To calculate the Item total for Rubber.

• In cell D2 type the formula = B2*C2
• Press enter to see the result
To calculate the Item total for Pencil.
• In cell D3 Type the formula = B3*C3
• Press enter to see the result
Type the formula to calculate Item Total for Ruler and Pencil.
The Gross Total will be displayed in Cell D7.
To calculate the Gross Total, we must add the Item totals for Rubber, Pencil, Ruler and Pen.
What is the formula to calculate the Gross Total? ______________________________
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Saving the spreadsheet
Follow the following steps to save the spreadsheet.
2 Click on Save As
1 Click on File from the menu bar
3 Click on Browse
4 Type a filename
5 Click on Save button
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4.3 Present data in the form of charts
In this part of the chapter you will learn how to

use Excel 2016 to create charts
A chart is a visual display of information.
Types of Charts
Column chart Bar chart
Information is shown as columns (vertical Information is shown as horizontal Bars.

bars).
Pie chart Line chart
Information is shown as slices of a Pie. A line chart displays information as data points
connected by straight lines.
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ACTIVITY 3: CREATING CHARTS IN EXCEL
1. Start Excel and open a new worksheet.

2. Type the following rainfall data.
The table shows the amount of rainfall over Mauritius for the first 6 months of 2018.
3. Select the data in the cell range A1: B7
Select Data
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4. Click on the Insert tab and observe the Charts group.
Charts Group
Enlarged
Insert Chart
Window
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The Insert Chart Window allows us to choose which type of chart we want to insert. We can
choose from:
Column Chart
Line Chart
Pie Chart
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Steps to create a chart
1 Type your data
2 Select data
3 Click on Insert Tab
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4 Click on See All Charts
Click on Column
and to insert
5 a column chart
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Click on Line and

6 to insert a Line chart
Click on Pie and

7 to insert a Pie chart
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ACTIVITY 4:
Setup a spreadsheet with the following data.
Use the data to insert a Column chart in the spreadsheet.
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Unit 5 | Presentation Software
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UNIT Presentation Software

5
Learning Objectives

• Create a simple slide presentation
• Insert text, images and animation
Microsoft PowerPoint software is a presentation

program used to display information to an audience.
A PowerPoint presentation consists of slides. Each slide may contain text, images, tables, sounds
or videos.
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5.1 Creating a new presentation using PowerPoint
1. Start PowerPoint 2016.
2. Select Blank Presentation.
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3. The PowerPoint 2016 window appears as shown below:
Ribbon
Placeholder
Slide Navigation Pane

Slide
ACTIVITY 1: CREATING A PRESENTATION WITH TEXT AND IMAGES
1. Click on the Title Placeholder and type “Welcome to My School” in it.

The Title Slide will look as shown below:
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2. To add a new slide

Click on New Slide from Home Tab
Choose Title and

Content placeholder
3. Type the title and text as follows:
Add the title ”My School”
Add the text “My School’s

name is _______________”
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4. The slide will look as shown below :
Write the name of your

school here.
5. Click on the Insert Tab and choose Pictures (from your computer) or Online Pictures
(from the Internet).
If you have already saved Find a picture of your

a picture of your school school from the Internet
in your computer.
6. Your slide now looks like this:
Write the name of Insert the picture of

your school here. your school here.
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7. Repeat the steps 2 to 6 to add the next two slides as shown below.
8. The four slides should be as follows:
9. Save your presentation as ‘My School’.

10. Press F5 or click on at the bottom of the screen to view a slide show of your
presentation.
11. Press the Esc key to end the slide show.
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5.2 Applying animation to text and objects
Animation means adding movement to text or images in slides.

It makes a PowerPoint presentation more interesting during a slide show.
There are four types of animation:

(i) Entrance: How the text or image appears on the slide.
(ii) Emphasis: The change that occurs after the text or object is on the slide.
(iii) Exit: How the text or image leaves the slide.
(iv) Motion Path: How the text or image moves within the slide along a path.
ACTIVITY 2: APPLYING SIMPLE ANIMATION TO TEXT AND IMAGES
1. Download an image of a rabbit from the Internet (OR select one from Pictures).
2. Resize the image and place it at one corner of the slide.
3. Add “The Animated Rabbit “in the Title Placeholder.
4. The slide will look as shown below:
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5. Select the Title “The Animated Rabbit “.

6. Choose Grow & Turn from the ANIMATIONS Tab.
7. The Title will grow and turn when it appears on the slide.
8. A small number appears next to the Title to show that it is animated.

9. To apply animation to the rabbit, first select the image.
10. Select Add Animation from the ANIMATIONS tab.
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11. Choose More Motion Paths.
12. Select the Bounce Right option. Click OK.
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13. The animated effect will be applied to the rabbit.

14. Click and drag the motion path to enlarge it.
motion path
15. A small number appears next to the image to show that it has an animation.
16. Press F5 button or click on at the bottom of the screen to view a slide show of your
presentation.
17. Press the Esc key to end the slide show.
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Unit 6 | Internet
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Unit 6 | Internet
UNIT Internet
6
Learning Objectives

• Use a search engine to search for information
• Use the Internet to gather specific information
• Download and save text and images from the Internet
The Internet
The Internet contains a wide variety of information on every topic you can imagine. The
information is kept in the form of electronic documents called webpages. Each webpage has a
unique address called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL).
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6.1 Web browsers
A web browser is a program that allows users to access the Internet and view webpages.
Examples of web browsers are:
• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Internet Explorer / Microsoft Edge
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Unit 6 | Internet
Example: Using Google Chrome to access the Internet
Address Bar
Double Click on
Google Chrome
Icon
In the address bar, you can key in the address of a website or webpage.
A web address starts with www.
ACTIVITY 1: OPENING A WEB PAGE
Open Google chrome.

Type the web address www.mbcradio.tv in the address bar.
What do you observe?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Unit 6 | Internet
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6.2 Search Engines
A search engine is a web-based program that looks for information based on keywords.
The results are sent to the web browser with a mix of web pages containing images, videos and
other types of files.
Examples of common search engines:
www.google.mu
www.bing.com
www.yahoo.com
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Unit 6 | Internet
Quick Test 1
Match the following:

Google
Web browser
Google Chrome
Yahoo
Microsoft Edge
Search engine Mozilla Firefox
Bing
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6.2.1 Using keywords in web searches
Keywords are words or short phrases that an Internet user types in

the search box to find webpages that contain information about
a particular topic.
ACTIVITY 2: USING A SEARCH ENGINE
In the search engine www.google.mu, enter a keyword in the text box as shown:
Enter computer in
search box and press
enter or click
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Unit 6 | Internet
The following screen will appear. The search engine results show links to webpages containing
the word “computer”.
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Click on the links
to open the web
pages.
Click on to get
1 Click on 2 computer related images.
You can try clicking on Videos, News and Maps
ACTIVITY 3: SEARCH FOR INFORMATION, SAVE TEXT AND IMAGES FROM THE INTERNET.
1. Type “Planets” in the search box.

2. Open a webpage related to planets.
3. Select and copy some information from the webpage.
4. Paste the information in a word document.
5. Select a few images containing planets and insert them in the document.
6. Save the document as planets.
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Exercises
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Exercises
END OF BOOK
QUESTIONS
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Exercises
WORK OUT
Question 1. Label the following hardware in the spaces provided next to each picture using
words given below.
Microphone CDROM Tablet Laptop Joystick

Keyboard Printer Monitor Mouse Speaker
___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________
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Exercises
Question 2. Match the following. One example is given.
Place Use of computers
Hospital To print customer receipt.
School To play computer games.
Bank To keep information about patients.
Supermarket To deposit or withdraw money.
Home To open a bank account for a customer.
ATM To learn and make research.
Question 3. State whether the following statement are True or False.
(a) A computer is used in the office.
(b) Images can be obtained from the internet.
(c) Letters and numbers can be entered using a mouse.
(d) You can listen to music using a microphone.
(e) A laptop can be easily carried with you everywhere.
(f ) Games cannot be played on a computer.
(g) Paint can be used to make drawings.
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Exercises
Question 4. Match the following icons in column A to the appropriate word in column B.
Column A Column B
Bold
Justify
Align Left
Underline
Align Right
Bullets
Center
Italic
Question 5. Label the cell by giving the exact cell address. One example has been done for
you.
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Exercises
Question 6. Label the diagram below.
Question 7. Label the diagram below.
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Based on the National Curriculum Framework - Nine-Year Continuous Basic Education (2016)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY PANEL

Christian Li Luen Ching - Coordinator, Senior Lecturer, MIE

© Mauritius Institute of Education (2019)

The workbook consists of 6 units which are as follows:

The workbook is student oriented and consists of the following:

The Information and Communication Technology Panel

My name is Tipiyu and I would like to show you how

What is your name?

End of Book Questions

UNIT Computer Operations

By the end of Unit 1, learners should be able to:

Computers are used in various places to perform different tasks.

Observe the pictures below and

Places where computers are used:

1. Match the following places with their respective computer uses.

Place Use of computers

Hospital To calculate customer bills

School For watching movies

Bank To store information about patients

Supermarket To use ATM facilities

Home For teaching and learning

1. Seek your educator’s permission

• Entering the laboratory

• Adopt a proper sitting posture

3. Report to your educator any:

Match the following picture with its appropriate statement.

No food or drinks in computer lab

Do not touch wires

Do not run in the computer lab

Follow proper steps in switching

Correct sitting posture

A computer is a safe device to work with.

Blurred vision, red eyes, itchy eyes • Take Regular Breaks

• Position monitor to eye level

Back pain occurs when we do not adopt a proper sitting position.

Back Pain • Take Regular Breaks

• Adopt a good sitting Posture

3. Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

Wrist pain • Take Regular Breaks

• Adopt a good typing technique

Computers should be handled properly to avoid accidents in the computer lab.

No trailing Wires Do not open the system unit

State whether the following are True or False

1. Food and drink are allowed near computers.

2. Regular breaks should be taken when using computers.

3. Back Pain occurs when we adopt a proper sitting position.

4. Trailing wires are dangerous in a computer lab.

5. Pain in the feet is called RSI.

Complete the crossword.

1. Do not open the ____________unit

2. Do not eat and ____________ in the computer lab

3. Do not overload a power ______________

Tick the correct typing technique.

Press the power button on your computer

Shutting down a computer

2. Select the power icon as shown below

3. Click on the “Shut down” option from the menu

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

To calculate the sum of 2 numbers.

Input Process Output Storage

25, 19 + 44 Save the result (44)

1. Label the diagram below with the following words.

(e) The computer needs both _ and _ to