POLICE PUBLIC SCHOOL/ THE EDUCATORS

SESSION 2020-21
1ST TERM SYLLABUS
CLASS:7. SUBJECT: COMPUTER

SCHEME OF WORK:
Chapter Title In this Chapter Week-wise Learning Outcomes
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1. Formulas in Cell and Range The student should be able to:

Excel 2013 References • define formula and reference.
• write formulas in Excel 2013.
• describe the concept of cell reference.

Using Formulas WEEK 1 • demonstrate how and where to enter a formula.

• find the sum of values.
• define pointing.
• explain relative, absolute, mixed, and circular references.
• explain concatenation.
• define arithmetic operators and recall their precedence in formulas.

Error Results • interpret common formula error messages in Excel 2013.

AutoSum Feature • use the AutoSum feature.
• list the additional functions available in the AutoSum drop- down menu.
• calculate total, average, count, and find maximum and minimum values
using the AutoSum feature.

WEEK 2
Functions Library • define a function.
• provide an overview of the various functions available in the Function
Library group on the Formulas tab.
• find GCD and LCM.
• create a formula using the Insert Function command.
2. Creating Types of Charts The student should be able to:
Charts in • define a chart.
Excel 2013 • explain the need to create a chart.
WEEK 3 • describe various charts and their significance.

Components of a • identify and list the various components of a chart.

Chart
Creating a Chart • create a chart by following all the necessary steps.
• change or add chart components.
• to modify the chart style and layout.
• to use the chart formatting options under the Format tab of the Chart Tools.
• to create a combo chart.
WEEK 4

Sparklines • define a sparkline and explain its uses.

• to create a sparkline.
3. Computer What Does a The student should be able to:
Viruses Computer Virus • define a computer virus
Do? • explain what a computer virus can do and what it cannot.
WEEK5 • understand the various warning signals.
• explain how a computer virus spreads.

Types of • explain the different types of viruses.

Computer Viruses
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Malware • define the terms: malware, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and spam.

Preventing Virus WEEK 6 • list some basic rules to avoid virus infections.
Infections
Antivirus Software • describe the various antivirus software available.
• scan their system using the Quick Heal Antivirus software.
WEEK 7 • explain the components of the Quick Heal main window.
• update virus definitions.
• discuss free antivirus software.

4. Loops and For… End For The student should be able to:
Graphics in • explain the working of the For.… End For loop.
Small Basic WEEK 8
• describe the use of the Step command.
While… • explain the working of the While….End While statement.
End While
WEEK 9
Graphics • describe the Graphics Window object.
Window • explain its various properties and methods.
5. Introduction to Graphical User The student should be able to:
Visual Basic Interface • describe what Visual Basic is.
• explain GUI and event-driven programming.
Getting Started with • start Visual Basic.
WEEK 10
Visual Basic • explain the acronym IDE.
Visual Basic • identify and describe the various components of the Visual Basic window.
Window
Developing an • develop an application.
Application • demonstrate how to place and delete controls on the Form
WEEK 11 • create and execute an application in Visual Basic.

Working with • define a variable.

Variables • name a variable correctly.
WEEK 12 • declare a variable and assign a value to it.
• list the arithmetic operators used in Visual Basic.
• create an application using variables.

Revision + practical

WEEK 13