JHS2 Computing · Term 1 Week 5: Components of Computers and Computer Systems

Lesson notes

Indicator: B8.1.1.2.2 - Practise file management techniques (Drive Management)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define file management and drive management in their own words.
Explain what disk defragmentation is and state why it improves computer performance.
Describe the process of file compression and demonstrate how to compress and extract files.
Explain the purpose of partitioning a hard disk and state at least two benefits of having multiple partitions.
Apply at least two file management techniques (compression, defragmentation, or partitioning) to organise files on a computer.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Components of Computers and Computer Systems (1.1)
Content standard: B8.1.1.2 - Demonstrate the use of the Desktop features.
Indicator: B8.1.1.2.2 - Practise file management techniques (Drive Management)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 25
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

1. Demonstrate the file management techniques such as defragmentation, compression of files, etc.
2. Explore ways of partitioning a hard disk.