Computer Applications syllabus aims to prepare students to be technologically adept citizens, and to function and contribute effectively in an increasingly technologically-driven world. The syllabus emphasises fundamental knowledge and skills, and includes the appreciation and use of several software application packages for word processing, computer drawing and image editing, multimedia presentations and documents, spreadsheet calculations and charts, game design, programming; as well as, applications on the Internet. It is a compulsory subject for all Normal Technical (NT) students from Secondary one to four.

Student Outcomes

Students will

acquire skills in using a variety of application software and associated computer hardware to accomplish tasks, communicate, and facilitate activities;
develop an awareness of how computing technology are used in the home, school, workplace and community;
appreciate the role computers play in everyday life and recognise the impact computers have on society and people;
develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Approach and Pedagogy

Adoption of Mixed Mode Delivery (MMD) such as problem-based learning, demonstration and explicit teaching, mind-mapping, team-based learning and think-pair-share

Self-directed learning and collaborative learning

Usage of Differentiated Instructions (DI) Usage of AFL tools to have learners-centred learning

Participation in competitions

Collaboration between schools on the sharing of question papers

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CPA GCE Normal (Technical) 7018

Assessment Criteria

Prelim Examination

Summary of details for each paper:

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Paper 1 (Written) - 1 hour 15 minutes

This paper will assess knowledge, understanding and application of concepts and skills in all the six modules;

• Computer Fundamentals (CPF)

• Media Elements (MEL)

• Document Processing (DOP)

• Spreadsheets (SST)

• Multimedia Communication (MMC)

• Media Computing (MEC)Refer to the link for further information.

Paper 2 (Lab-based) - 1 hour 30 minutes

Module	Description of Task	Weighting	Marks
Media Elements	Candidates will use computer graphics software to create a given drawing according to specifications given in the question paper; fill the drawing with colours; and submit the drawing. The drawing will be used for the 2^ndor 3^rd task.	30%	21
Document Processing	Candidates will use word-processing software to format and edit a given document according to specifications given in the question paper. Candidates are expected to demonstrate skills like importing text and images; page layout with columns, tables and/or text boxes; adding headers, footers and footnotes; as well as submit the required work.	40%	28
Multimedia Communication	Candidates will use presentation software to create a multimedia slide presentation with given media elements and according to specifications described in the question paper; and submit the required work.	30%	21
TOTAL		100%	70

Paper 3 (Lab-based) - 1 hour 30 minutes

Module	Description of Task	Weighting	Marks
Spreadsheet	Candidates will use spreadsheet software to work on a given data table, by creating and completing columns in the data table and performing specified tasks like: • using operators, formulas and functions for calculations; • plotting and labelling charts; • data validation; • conditional formatting; • sorting and manipulating data; as well as submit the required work.	40%	28
Media Computing	Candidates will use programming software to work on a given game scenario to demonstrate skills in selecting suitable pictures for background(s) and characters, creating scripts to animate characters, allowing user interaction through keyboard and/or mouse, as well as submit the required work.	40%	28
Flowchart	Candidates will create a flowchart to represent the algorithm for the problem solution of either the first or second task, which will be specified in the question paper; and describe the method of solution in short sentences; as well as submit the required work as a word-processed document.	20%	14
TOTAL		100%	70

National Examination Syallbus

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CPA GCE Normal (Technical) 7018

Tips for Parents

We would like to suggest to parents to encourage your child to download the free software below so that they can build up on their practical skills. We hope we will be able to work in partnership to help heighten your child's passion for this subject.

Useful link for CPA

Lower Secondary Online Textbook
Upper Secondary Online Textbook
Download Corel Draw Graphics Software
Download Inkscape Software
Download Scratch Software

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