Summary

This MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Computer Science Schemes of Work for Term 1, 2026. A PDF version is also available upon request.

The schemes of work cover 6 lessons per week.

The main reference material is the KICD Curriculum Design for Computer Science.

Strands, Sub-Strands, and Topics Covered

1.0 Foundations of Computer Science

1.1 Evolution of Computers

• Ancient and medieval computing devices (Abacus, Napier’s Bone, Pascaline, Slide Rule)

• Mechanical devices (Difference Engine, Analytic Engine, Jacquard Loom)

• Principal technologies (Vacuum Tubes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits)

• Generations of computers (First to Fifth)

1.2 Computer Architecture

• Functional organization of a von Neumann computer (Input, Processing, Output, Storage, Buses)

• Relationships among the functional elements

• Number systems (Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal)

1.3 Input/Output (I/O) Devices

• Keying and pointing devices

• Scanning and voice input devices

• Advanced input devices (Digital Cameras, QR Codes, 2D/3D Scanners)

• Output devices (Printers, Monitors, Speakers, Projectors)

• Criteria for selecting input and output devices

• Creation and comparison of QR Codes and Barcodes

1.4 Computer Storage

• Primary memory (RAM, ROM) and RAM technologies (DRAM, SRAM)

• Secondary storage devices (HDD, SSD, DVD, Flash Drives)

• Data operations (Read, Write, Save, Transfer)

• Remote storage and selection criteria

1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Structural elements (ALU, CU, Registers)

• The Fetch–Decode–Execute cycle

• Types of CPUs and factors to consider during selection

1.6 Operating System (OS)

• Functions and classification of operating systems

• Installation procedures (Preparation and Virtual Environment Setup)

• File and system management tasks

1.7 Computer Setup

• Types of ports and cables

• Tools and safety precautions during setup

• Connecting and testing computer components

• Reusing and managing e-waste

2.0 Computer Networking

2.1 Data Communication

• Basic concepts (Data, Signals, Channel, Network)

• Components of a data communication system

• Data transmission terms (Bandwidth, Baud Rate, Digital/Analog Signals)

• Modes of data flow (Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex)

2.2 Data Transmission Media

• Wired media (Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Fiber Optic)

• Wireless transmission media

• Data transmission illustrations (Encoding, Modulation, Multiplexing)

• Transmission impairment (Attenuation, Noise)