FORDRIDGE SENIOR SCHOOL

Form 2
COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHEME

Mr. Kavara
Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

AIMS
The aims are to enable students to develop:
• Computational thinking skills
• An understanding of the component parts of computer systems and how they interrelate.
• Acquire knowledge on the range of computer applications, their social and economic implications.
• An understanding of the development and use of automated and emerging technologies.
TOPICS
• Hardware and Software
• Application of Computer Science
• Data Representation
• Communication Networks and Internet Technologies

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Competences (skills,
Cycle Reference/ Source of
Topic Objectives Methodology/ Activities knowledge and Media/ resources
Ending matter
attitudes)
January • Operating systems
2025 By the end of the lesson • Multimedia to beam up • Hardware devices • Teacher’s notes such as Linux,
learners should be able the notes and videos Windows, MAC OS
• Application • internet
to: • Teacher explains, let the • System utility tools
software • text books
Hardware And • Identify the types of learners write the notes, such as Tuneup, Disk
• Off shelf software - the national syllabus,
Software application software and/ or to print some Defragmenter
- ICDL softcopy
handouts. • Internet
• Teacher allows/ gives • Multimedia tutorials
room for questions.

• Operating systems
By the end of the lesson
• Customized such as Linux,
learners should be able
software Windows, MAC OS
to:
Hardware And • Open source • System utility tools
• Use utility software and
Software software such as Tuneup, Disk
tools
Defragmenter
• Internet
• Multimedia tutorials

• Operating systems
By the end of the lesson • System software such as Linux,
learners should be able utility tools. Windows, MAC OS
Hardware And to: • System utility tools
Software • Use utility software and such as Tuneup, Disk
tools Defragmenter
• Internet
• Multimedia tutorials

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Cycle Ending General Evaluation Individual Evaluation

Lesson 1 Almost every student was able to identify various hardware devices. Tinotenda Tapererwa and Jack Basikoro were able to explain the functions of hardware
Very few had challenges in explaining the functions of various hardware devices and to identify scenarios of where and when they are used and were also able to
devices. identify their real world applications. Pesiliya Tala and Rebecca Maguma had difficulties
in explaining a graphic tab and CU.

Lesson 2 Most students were able to explain the different types of application Diana Mhizha and Evans Muchena were very participative and contributed significantly
software and their functions. in the lesson and were able to explain different types of application software. Ruvimbo
Ndoro and Kudzai Muronzi had difficulties in differentiating between system software
and application software.

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Competences (skills,
Cycle Reference/ Source of
Topic Objectives Methodology/ Activities knowledge and Media/ resources
Ending matter
attitudes)
January • Operating systems
2025 By the end of the lesson • Multimedia to beam up • Hardware devices • Teacher’s notes such as Linux,
learners should be able the notes and videos Windows, MAC OS
• Application • internet
to: • Teacher explains, let the • System utility tools
software • text books
Hardware And • Identify the types of learners write the notes, such as Tuneup, Disk
• Off shelf software - the national syllabus,
Software application software and/ or to print some Defragmenter
- ICDL softcopy
handouts. • Internet
• Teacher allows/ gives • Multimedia tutorials
room for questions.

• Operating systems
By the end of the lesson
• Customized such as Linux,
learners should be able
software Windows, MAC OS
to:
Hardware And • Open source • System utility tools
• Use utility software and
Software software such as Tuneup, Disk
tools
Defragmenter
• Internet
• Multimedia tutorials

• Operating systems
By the end of the lesson • System software such as Linux,
learners should be able utility tools. Windows, MAC OS
Hardware And to: • System utility tools
Software • Use utility software and such as Tuneup, Disk
tools Defragmenter
• Internet
• Multimedia tutorials

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Cycle Ending General Evaluation Individual Evaluation

Lesson 1 Almost every student shows exceptional skill in By providing targeted guidance and opportunities for practice, facilitator can help Fellin Chakasikwa and
explaining types of operating systems. Very few Emmanuel Tagwirei improve in comprehending the operating systems features.
students failed to explain the characteristics of an
operating system, evidencing the need for
revision.

Lesson 2 Three quarters of the class were able to identify Fambi Tinotendaishe and Makanaka Govera were able to explain the functions and differentiate utility programs
the system software such as the utility programs. and operating systems. Pesiliya Tala and Deon Jowakim had difficulties in explaining utility programs’ role and
Very few had challenges in explaining various the tools used.
functions of system software.

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Competences (skills,
Cycle Reference/ Source of
Topic Objectives Methodology/ Activities knowledge and Media/ resources
Ending matter
attitudes)
• Teacher’s notes
• Multimedia to beam up • Teacher’s notes
By the end of the week Computer applications • Internet
the notes and videos • internet
learners should be able in: • Health Information
• Teacher explains, lets the • text books
Application of to: • Agriculture Systems.
learners to write the
Computer • Transport and - the national syllabus • Multimedia tutorials
notes, and/ or to print
• Describe areas of Management - ICDL softcopy • Print media
Science some handouts.
computer application • Health
• Teacher allows/ gives
room for questions.
• Distinguishing different
computer applications

• Multimedia to beam up Computer applications

By the end of the week • Teacher’s notes
the notes and videos in:
learners should be able • Internet
Application of • Teacher explains, lets the • Health and
to:
Computer learners to write the Environmental • Health Information
Science • Describe areas of notes, and/ or to print Management Systems.
computer application
some handouts. • Multimedia tutorials
• Teacher allows/ gives • Print media
room for questions.

• Multimedia to beam up
By the end of the week Computer applications
the notes and videos • Teacher’s notes
learners should be able in:
Application of • Teacher explains, lets the • Internet
to: • Environmental
Computer learners to write the • Health Information
management
Science • Describe areas of notes, and/ or to print Systems.
computer application some handouts. • Multimedia tutorials
• • Teacher allows/ gives Print media
room for questions.

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Cycle Ending General Evaluation Individual Evaluation

Lesson 1 Almost every student demonstrated a solid understanding of computer Natalie Govha and Stacey Nyandoro demonstrated a solid grasp of computer applications
applications in agriculture, transport and management. in transport management as they presented with confidence. Continued encouragement
and challenges can further nurture Gabriela Ruziye and Tinaye Kamusha’s skills in
demonstrating computer application in transport and management.

Lesson 2 Most students demonstrated a solid understanding of computer Diana Mhizha and Isaiah Zvota demonstrated a solid grasp of computer applications in
applications in Health and Environmental Management. Health and Environmental management as they presented with confidence showing
potential for growth.

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Competences (skills,
Cycle Reference/ Source of
Topic Objectives Methodology/ Activities knowledge and Media/ resources
Ending matter
attitudes)

• Multimedia to beam up
By the end of the week Computer applications • Teacher’s notes • Teacher’s notes
the notes and videos
learners should be able • internet
• Teacher explains, lets the in: • Internet
Application of to: • Robotics • text books • Robots
learners to write the
Computer
• Describe areas of notes, and/ or to print - the national syllabus • Car Assembly Industry
Science
computer application some handouts. - ICDL softcopy • Multimedia tutorials
• Teacher allows/ gives Print media
room for questions.

• Convert numbers from • Teacher explains, lets

one base to another the learners to write
• Convert keyboard the notes, and/ or to • ASCII Character Codes
Data • Conversion of
characters to ASCII print some handouts. chart
Representation binary to denary
code • Teacher allows/ gives • Internet
room for questions. and vice versa
• Scientific calculator
• Converting of denary to
binary and vice versa

• Convert numbers from • Teacher explains, lets

one base to another the learners to write
Data • Convert keyboard the notes, and/ or to • Conversion of • ASCII Character Codes
characters to ASCII print some handouts. binary to chart
Representation
code. • Teacher allows/ gives hexadecimal and • Internet
room for questions. vice versa • Scientific calculator
• Converting of binary to
hexadecimal and vice
versa

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Cycle Ending General Evaluation Individual Evaluation

Lesson 1 Almost every student demonstrated a strong understanding of Robotics Tanaka Makuvise and Gabriella Bonde finds it challenging in explaining robotics and its
and its applications in industries. Some were having challenges in applications in industries, indicating a need for improvement. Rufaro Makanyire and
comprehending the real world applications of Robots in car assembling. Shalom Maziti shows potential for growth and improvement and consistent research on
Robotics.

Lesson 2 Most students demonstrates a solid understanding of converting binary Natalie Govha and Princess Chibundu exhibits a commendable proficiency in base
numbers to denary and vice-versa, consistently arriving at correct results. conversion, demonstrating a solid grasp of base conversion. Continued encouragement
and challenges can further nurture Taylor Turuzho and Tabeth Samson in binary
conversion to denary numbers and converting keyboard characters to ASCII code.

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Competences (skills,
Cycle Reference/ Source of
Topic Objectives Methodology/ Activities knowledge and Media/ resources
Ending matter
attitudes)
• Convert numbers from • Teacher explains, lets
one base to another the learners to write
• Teacher’s notes
• Convert keyboard the notes, and/ or to
• internet
characters to ASCII print some handouts. • ASCII Character Codes
Data • Conversion of • text books
code • Teacher allows/ gives chart
Representation binary to denary - the national syllabus
• Add binary numbers room for questions. • Internet
and vice versa - ICDL softcopy
Subtract binary numbers • Converting of denary to • Scientific calculator
binary and vice versa

• Convert numbers from • Teacher explains, lets

one base to another the learners to write
• Convert keyboard the notes, and/ or to • Conversion of • ASCII Character Codes
Data
characters to ASCII print some handouts. binary to chart
Representation
code • Teacher allows/ gives hexadecimal and • Internet
• Add binary numbers room for questions. vice versa • Scientific calculator
Subtract binary numbers • Converting of binary to
hexadecimal and vice
versa

• Convert numbers from • Teacher explains, lets

one base to another the learners to write
Data • Convert keyboard the notes, and/ or to • Conversion of • ASCII Character Codes
characters to ASCII print some handouts. binary to chart
Representation
code • Teacher allows/ gives hexadecimal and • Internet
• Add binary numbers room for questions. vice versa • Scientific calculator
• Subtract binary • Converting of binary to
numbers hexadecimal and vice
versa

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Cycle Ending General Evaluation Individual Evaluation

Lesson 1 Almost three quarters of the class effectively carried out addition Tabeth Samson and Ruvmbo Ndoro requires additional practice and support in mastering
principles to binary numbers, showcasing a clear grasp of the concept. base conversion, ASCII character conversion, and binary arithmetic operations. While
Students demonstrated confidence in adding binary numbers and improvements are evident in binary addition, further attention is needed to enhance
showcases a strong problem-solving ability in this area. proficiency in binary subtraction.

Lesson 2 Most students demonstrates a strong understanding of ASCII character Tinaye Runatsa and Diana Mhizha were very exceptional in class as they demonstrated
codes and effectively converts keyboard characters to binary numbers. an understanding of binary addition. Shecaina Nyambayo and Owen Gundiya finds it
Some were having challenges in accurately translating keyboard challenging to convert keyboard characters to binary numbers accurately, indicating a
characters to binary representations using ASCII codes. need for improvement.

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Competences (skills,
Cycle Reference/ Source of
Topic Objectives Methodology/ Activities knowledge and Media/ resources
Ending matter
attitudes)
• describe data • Teacher explains, lets
transmission modes the learners to write
• Teacher’s notes
• explain characteristics the notes, and/ or to
Data transmission • internet • Internet
of transmission media print some handouts.
Communication modes • text books • Switches
• outline types of • Experimenting on data
Networks and - Duplex/full duplex - the national syllabus • Routers
networks transmission modes
Internet - Half duplex - ICDL softcopy • Cables
• explain services offered and tabulating results.
Technologies - Simplex • Computers
by internet service • Comparing the
• Networking toolkit
providers characteristics of
transmission media

• describe data • Teacher explains, lets

Data Transmission
transmission modes the learners to write
Media • Internet
Communication • explain characteristics the notes, and/ or to
of transmission media
- Twisted pair • Switches
Networks and print some handouts.
• outline types of • Teacher allows/ gives - Coaxial • Routers
Internet - Optic fibre • Cables
networks room for questions.
Technologies - Wireless • Computers
• explain services offered • Drawing network types
• Networking toolkit
by internet service • Modelling types of - Common media
providers networks characteristics
• describe data • Teacher explains, lets
transmission modes the learners to write Types of • Internet
Communication • explain characteristics the notes, and/ or to
networks • Switches
Networks and of transmission media print some handouts.
- LAN • Routers
Internet • outline types of • Teacher allows/ gives
- WAN • Cables
networks room for questions.
Technologies - PAN • Computers
• explain services offered • Drawing network types
- MAN • Networking toolkit
by internet service • Modelling types of
providers networks

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Form 2 Computer Science Scheme

Cycle Ending General Evaluation Individual Evaluation

Lesson 1 Almost three quarters of the class effectively explained different Anotidaishe Moyo and Prosper Kunaka demonstrated a solid grasp of types of network as
transmission media and types of networks. Very few had challenges in they presented with confidence. Continued encouragement and challenges can further
explaining services offered by internet service providers. nurture Evans Mucheena and Taylor Turuzho’s skills in demonstrating services offered
by internet service providers.

Lesson 2 Most students demonstrated a strong understanding of the characteristics Anotidaishe Moyo and Natalie Govha were very exceptional in class as they
of transmission media and the types of networks effectively. Some were demonstrated an understanding of networking toolkit. Aisha Magodhi and Moses
having challenges in accurately modelling types of networks. Bhoyiwa finds it challenging to identify various networking tools and their functions,
indicating a need for improvement.

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