Group_4_csc4 a Level Computer Science Zimsec
Group_4_csc4 a Level Computer Science Zimsec
MEMBERS:
1. Data representation
2. Networking
3. Computer Architecture
4. Algorithm design and Data Structure
5. Programming
6. Databases
7.Enterprising
8. Security and Ethics
9. System development life cycle
SKILLS DISTRIBUTION
SKILL PAPER 1 (%) PAPER 2 (%)
Knowledge and 30 10
understanding
Problem solving 50 40
Practical Skills 20 50
Total 100 100
TIME ALLOCATION
Problem solving
E-learning
Multi-media
Simulation and modeling
Discovery
Experimentation
Design Based learning
Question and answer
Demonstrations
Discussion
Educational Tours
Research and Presentations
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART
TOPIC FORM 5 FORM 6
7.1 Data • Number bases
Representation • Floating point
arithmetic
• Computer
arithmetic errors
• Data
representation
7.2 Computer Hardware • Software
Architecture Architecture Architecture
7.3 Networking • Open Systems • Cloud Services
Interconnection Models
(OSI) • Cloud Types
Model
• Transmission
Control Protocol
(TCP)/Internet
Protocol(IP) Model
• IP Addressing
• Domain Name
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART conti…
Problem solving
Collaboration
Communication
Critical thinking
Entrepreneurship
Practical skills
ASSESSMENT
Summative 70%
1. Paper 1 structured 30% (3 hours)
2. Paper 2 Practical 40% (3 hours)
Continuous assessment 30 %
1. Paper 3: Coursework 10% (4 terms)
2. Paper 4: Project 20% (5 terms)
STRENGTHS