Transcript CAT
CAT
Computer Applications
Technology
Contents
Hardware
Software
Networks
Ethics
Social Impacts
Problem Solving
Safety and Health
Profile of a CAT learner – 1
Selection Criteria
Assessment Criteria
Hardware
Types of computers
Input Devices
Output devices
Storage Units
Computer classifications
Use of computers
Software
Systems Software
Operating Systems
Application Software
Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Database
PowerPoint etc
Networks
Types
Components
Internet
Intranet
Communications
Spam, viruses etc
Ethics
Responsibilities
Using
Disposing
Passwords etc
Hazards etc
Protecting
Virus guards
Social Impacts
E-commerce
Careers
Virtual offices
User to administrator
Contributions
Positive and negative
Problem Solving
File types
Useful funtions
Organising
Safety and Health
Ergonomics
Health issues
Environmental
Profile of a CAT learner - 1
Communication
Needs to present tasks verbally
Needs to be able to write fluently
Thinking
Needs to be able to think logically
Needs to be able to think practically
Profile of a CAT learner - 2
Needs to be creative
Needs to be able to solve problems
Needs to be a life long learner
Selection Criteria
Each learner must have their own computer
therefore the class size is dependant on the
number of available computers + at least 2
spare computers
If the course is oversubscribed:
The technology marks for Grade 8 and 9 will be
examined
English marks for Grade 9 will be examined
Assessment Criteria
Year record (CASS) 25%
PAT (Practical Assessment Task) 25%
Exams:
Practical – 3 hour exam (25%)
Theory – 2 to 3 hour exam (25%)