Ruth M. Matolo E-mail: ruthmatolo50yahoo Cell Phone: 0721516454 Station: Machakos Girls High school

1. Ruth M. MatoloE-mail: ruthmatolo50@yahoo.comCell Phone: 0721516454Station: Machakos Girls� High school KNEC Examiner - 451

2. Syllabus Topics Overview of Computer Studies syllabus topics from Form 1 � 4 and time allocation of each topic.

3. FORM 1 � Syllabus Topics Introduction to computers - 18 lessons Computer systems - 49 lessons Operating systems - 32 lessons

4. Form 2Application Packages Word processors - 18 lsns Spreadsheets - 18 lsns Databases - 18 lsns Desktop publishing (DTP) - 18 lsns Internet and E-mail - 18 lsns Security threats and data controls - 18 lsns

5. Form 3 Data representation in a computer - 26 lsns Data processing � 24 lsns Elementary programming principles � 38 lsns System development - 44 lsns

6. Form 4 Introduction to networking and data communication - 24 lessons Application areas of ICT - 8 lessons Impact of ICT on society - 8 lessons Career opportunities in ICT - 4 lessons Project - 50 lessons

7. Form 1 : Chapter 1 Introduction to computers Definition of a computer Physical parts of a computer Classification of computers Development of computers Areas where computers are used The computer laboratory Practical hands on skills Booting, shutting, keyboard & Mouse skills

8. Form 1 : Chapter 2 2.0 COMPUTER SYSTEMS Description of a computer system Input devices The central processing unit (CPU) Output devices Secondary storage devices and media Power supply & peripheral device interfacing Basic computer setup and cabling Computer software Criteria for selecting a computer system

9. Form 1 : Chapter 1 3.0 OPERATING SYSTEM Definition of Operating system Functions of Operating system Types of Operating system Factors to consider when choosing an OS How OS organizes information Getting started with Microsoft Windows {Practical.} Managing files and folders {Practical} Disks management using Windows {Practical.} Installation and configuration of an OS {Practical.}