Transcript CAT

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