Authors
Stephen Mburu, Geoffrey ChemwaExercises kit’s authors
Stephen Mburu, Geoffrey ChemwaPublisher
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The study kit contains 41 chapters and 19 exercises of which 19 are in the chapters and 0 in the task exercises.
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Authors
Stephen Mburu, Geoffrey Chemwa -
Exercises kit’s authors
Stephen Mburu, Geoffrey Chemwa -
Subject
Technology -
Grade
Form 1 -
Kit's language
English -
Publisher
Longhorn Publishers -
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Longhorn Secondary Computer Studies Series is a course developed in line with the Kenya Secondary School curriculum. It fully covers and fulfils all the goals and targets of the Computer Studies Syllabus.
Longhorn Secondary Computer Studies Series is unique in that it:
• Presents the content in well and logically organised topics which facilitate sequential transition from one concept to the next.
• Has a user-friendly approach which is well-centered on the learner's own environment for easier understanding.
• Uses simple language that is easy to understand and follow. • Provides exercises that enable the learner not only to recall, but also to understand and apply the skills acquired.
• Provides coloured pictures, drawings and screen shots that are well labelled that relate theory to real world practice.
• Provides short historical background to concepts hence making reading of the book interesting to the learner.
• Has comprehensive Teacher's Guides, that provide guidelines on how to teach the various concepts and answers to all exercises.
Longhorn Secondary Computer Studies Form 1 adequately and appropriately covers the topics outlined in the Computer Studies Syllabus for Form 1
Longhorn Secondary Computer Studies Series is written by highly experienced authors, with many years of classroom teaching and teacher training.
1. Introduction to computers
Lead |
Chapter |
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1.1. |
Introduction and Definition of a computer
Free chapter! |
1.2. | Physical parts of a computer |
1.3. | Classification of computers |
1.4. | Assessment Exercise 1.1 |
1.5. | Historical development of computers |
1.6. | Areas where computers are used |
1.7. | Assessment Exercise 1.2 |
1.8. | Computer laboratory |
1.9. | Assessment Exercise 1.3 |
1.10. | Hands-on skills |
1.11. | Revision Exercise 1 |
2. Computer systems
Lead |
Chapter |
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2.1. | Introduction to Computer Systems |
2.2. | Computer hardware |
2.3. | Assessment Exercise 2.1 |
2.4. | Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
2.5. | Assessment Exercise 2.2. Practical activity 2.1 |
2.6. | Output devices |
2.7. | Secondary storage devices and media |
2.8. | Assessment Exercise 2.4 |
2.9. | Power and interface connectors |
2.10. | Assessment Exercise 2.5 |
2.11. | Basic computer setup and cabling |
2.12. | Computer software |
2.13. | Assessment Exercise 2.7 |
2.14. | Criteria for selecting computers |
2.15. | Assessment Exercise 2.8 |
2.16. | Revision Exercise 2 |
3. Operating Systems
4. Appendix
Lead |
Chapter |
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4.1. | Beyond Windows 10 Basics |
4.2. | Microsoft of Windows 7 Overview |
4.3. | Microsoft Windows 8 Overview |
4.4. | Glossary of terms |