Computer Applications
Introduction
Student Outcomes
- 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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Assessment Criteria
Prelim Examination
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.
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Module |
Description of Task |
Weighting |
Marks |
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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 2nd or 3rd task. |
30% |
21 |
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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 |
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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 |
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TOTAL |
100% |
70 | |
Paper 3 (Lab-based) - 1 hour 30 minutes
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Module |
Description of Task |
Weighting |
Marks |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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TOTAL |
100% |
70 |
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End-of-Year Assessment for Sec 1-3
| Level | Duration | Format for SA1 | Marks Allocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec 1 -2 | 45 min | Paper 1 Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions Section B: There will be 5-7 short-response and structured questions (i) with helping words; (ii) requiring short answers, not necessarily in complete sentences Activity type and pictorial questions may be included. Practical Tests | 30% 70% |
| Sec 3 | 1 hr | Paper 1 Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions Section B: There will be 7-9 short-response and structured questions (i) with helping words; (ii) requiring short answers, not necessarily in complete sentences Activity type and pictorial questions may be included. Practical Tests | 30% 70% |
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Level |
Duration |
Format for SA2 |
Marks Allocation |
|
Secondary 1-2 |
45 minutes |
Paper 1 Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions Section B: There will be 6-9 short-response and structured questions (i) with helping words; (ii) requiring short answers, not necessarily in complete sentences Activity type and pictorial questions may be included. TOTAL: |
20 marks
30-40 marks
50-60 marks (30%) |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | Paper 2 The lab-based requires candidates to complete 3 related tasks namely, Media Elements (MEL), Document Processing (DOP) and Multimedia Communication (MMC). | 70% |
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Level / Stream |
Duration |
Format for SA2 |
Marks Allocation |
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Secondary 3 |
1 hour |
Paper 1 Section A: 20 Multiple Choice Questions
Section B: There will be 6-9 short-response and structured questions (i) with helping words; (ii) requiring short answers, not necessarily in complete sentences Activity type and pictorial questions may be included. TOTAL: |
20 marks
40 marks
60 marks (30%) |
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1 hour 30 minutes |
Paper 2 The lab-based requires candidates to complete 3 related tasks namely,Media Elements (MEL), Document Processing (DOP) and Multimedia Communication (MMC). |
70 marks (35%) |
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1 hour 30 minutes |
Paper 3 The lab-based requires candidates to complete 3 related tasks namely, Spreadsheet (SST), Media Comuting (MEC) and Flowchart. |
70 marks (35%) |
National Examination Syallbus
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Tips for Parents
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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