1. 1 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

2. 2 Curriculum Framework of NSS ICT 1.The Compulsory Part 2.The Elective Part 3.School-based Assessment

3. 3 The Compulsory Part A. Information ProcessingB. Computer System Fundamentals C. Internet and its ApplicationsD. Basic Programming Concepts E. Social Implications The Elective Part Software Development A. Pascal Programming B. Programming Languages C. Systems Development

4. 4 Paper 1 Compulsory part, 55%, 2 hours Paper 2 Elective part, 25%, 1 hour 30 mins School-based Assessment (SBA), 20% Assessment Framework

5. 5 The Elective Part Software Development A. Pascal Programming 1.Simple Data Types and Statements 2.Pascal Built-in Functions 3.Program Development Procedures 4.Selection Statements 5.Iteration Statements 6.Producing Good Programs with Procedures 7.Program Testing and Debugging 8.String Functions and Procedures 9.Data Structure 10.User-defined Data Types and Records 11.Manipulation of Text Files 12.Algorithms in Programming

6. 6 Tic-tac-toe Programming Questions

7. 7 8461 54 7643 9826 74 3872 4275 19 4237 Sudoku

8. 8 Deal or no deal

9. 9 Snakes and ladders

10. 10 You will also have a chance to take part in

11. 11 B. Programming Languages 1.Programming Paradigms 2.Program Translators

12. 12 C. Systems Development 1.Basic Concepts of System Development 2.Systems Analysis 3.Systems Design 4.Systems Implementation 5.Systems Conversion, Maintenance and Documentation 6.Alternative Approaches and Related Jobs of Systems Development

13. 13 The Compulsory Part A. Information Processing 1.Introduction to Information Processing 2.Data Organization and Data Control 3.Number and Character Coding Systems 4.Multimedia Elements and Digitization 5.Introduction to Office Automation 6.Word Processing 7.Spreadsheets 8.Databases 9.Integrated Use of a Software Suite 10.Presentation of Information

14. 14 The Compulsory Part B. Computer System Fundamentals 1.The System Unit of a Computer System 2.Input and Output Devices 3.Secondary Storage Devices 4.System Software and Application Software 5.Computer Systems

15. 15 The Compulsory Part C. Internet and its Application 1.The Networking and Internet Basics 2.Communications Software and Protocols 3.Internet Services and Applications 4.Introduction to HTML 5.Elementary Web Authoring

16. 16 The Compulsory Part D. Basic Programming Concepts 1.Problem-solving Procedures 2.Algorithm Design 3.Algorithm Testing

17. 17 The Compulsory Part E. Social Implications 1.Equity, Work and Health Issues 2.Intellectual Property 3.Threats and Security on the Internet

18. 18 School-based Assessment The context of the project is related to both the Compulsory part and the Elective part. Skills for completing SBA can be integrated into daily learning activities.

19. 19 School-based Assessment Objectives and Analysis Design and Implementation Practical ICT Skills Testing and Evaluation Conclusion and Discussion Documentation Creativity Project Management The project should be assessed on the following aspects:

20. 20 Qualities for studying ICT strong interest in computer and IT logical enjoy solving problems enjoy writing (typing) programs