Areas to be covered in Form 5 Area  Secondary Schools

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Module 2 - Using the computer and managing files – Skills module

 

5.2 MF5

 

1.5.1  File attributes – viewing (name, size, file type, date last modified, read only), recognise DOC, XLS, MDB, PPT, RTF, PDF, HTM, image files (JPG, BMP, GIF, TIF), audio files (WAV, MID, MP3, WMA), compressed files (ZIP), temporary files (TMP).

1.5.2  Renaming files

1.5.3  Sorting files

1.5.4  File compression and extraction

1.5.5  Install/uninstall software

1.5.6  Customising Print Options – install new printer, changing default printer, view and control a print job

 

Suggested Tasks:

(Preferably use this module in relation to other school subjects or projects to enhance/integrate ICT across the curriculum Please remember that you can also merge modules to tackle a single project.)

 

·          Organise (sort) files in a particular folder by different attributes.

·          Compress two large files(long text documents) and store in a particular folder. Record their file names, original sizes and the compressed sizes. Provide reasons for compressing files.

·          Use “Run” command to install a small program.  

·          Other practical tasks are integrated within the module specifications.

 

 

Graphics (Paint and Presentation)

 

1.1.   GR5 (Presentation)

1.1.1.      Create a simple 3 to 5 slide presentation

1.1.2.      Further drawing objects – colours and fill effects

1.1.3.      Transformation of images - rotating, flipping, duplicating, layering, etc.

1.1.4.      Sound effects

1.1.5.      Timing slides

1.1.6.      Printing selected slide/s

 

Suggested Tasks:

(Preferably use this module in relation to other school subjects or projects to enhance/integrate ICT across the curriculum Please remember that you can also merge modules to tackle a single project.)

 

·          Import a clipart, copy and paste, rotating the image slightly, then flip the image to face the other side. Group to form one object. 

·          Prepare a presentation on a subject related to the environment, include slide transition effect, animate the slide titles and images, time the slides.

·          Other practical tasks are integrated within the module specifications.

 

 

 

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