JHS3 Computing · Term 1, Week 1
Components of Computers and Computer Systems
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Curriculum details
- Strand
- Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
- Sub-strand
- Components of Computers and Computer Systems (1.1)
- Content standard
- B9.1.1.1 - Identify parts of a Computer and Technology Tools
- Indicator
- B9.1.1.1.1 - Discuss the trends in the next generation of computers
- Suggested placement
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Term 1, Week 1
(Week 1 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.
- Source document note
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The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:
- indicator text - p.41: code printed B91.1.1.1. with no dot after the grade token; read as B9.1.1.1.1, this page's own standard cell reading B9.1.1.1 and the indicators below it B9.1.1.1.2, .3 and .4
- Curriculum reference
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Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 41
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.
Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)
1. Identify features expected to be seen in the next generation of computers. 2. Describe Google quantum computer (sycamore) and compare its processing power with other supercomputers (focus on processor).