ROCKLANDS HIGH SCHOOL
SCHEME CUM-PLAN
HIGH SCHOOL TERM 2, 2025®
COMPUTER SCIENCE
FORM 3
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Methods of Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss errors in data Syllabus Cambridge
Error Detection Understand the need for error transmission. IGCSE™ Computer
detection. Learners identify how errors can occur Science 0478 Pg 15
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Lesson Development: Explain error detection
methods, parity checks and the checksum. Cambridge IGCSE and
Learner discussion in groups on how each O Level Computer
method checks for errors. Science Second
Conclusion: Quiz on error detection methods. Edition Pg 54
Methods of Lesson 2. Explaining Introduction: Review of the previous Syllabus Cambridge
Error Detection Describe processes for error lessons. Question and answer using cold IGCSE™ Computer
detection. calling. Science 0478 Pg 15
Lesson Development: Discuss the process of
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checksum and ARQ. Cambridge IGCSE and
-Teacher explains that ARQ is a way of O Level Computer
confirming whether data has been received Science Second
correctly Edition Pg 55-62
Conclusion: Group discussion on key points Handouts on error
learned. checking
Methods of Lesson 3. Introduction: Introduce ARQ with a simple Syllabus Cambridge
Error Detection Explain ARQ in data transmission. example. Lesson Development: Demonstrate IGCSE™ Computer
ARQ process with a video. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 15
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Reflect on how ARQ improves data integrity.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 55-62
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Encryption Lesson 1. Demonstrating Introduction: Discuss the importance of Syllabus Cambridge
Understand the purpose of encryption in data security. Lesson IGCSE™ Computer
encryption. Development: Explain symmetric vs. Science 0478 Pg 15
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asymmetric encryption. Conclusion: Class
brainstorm on encryption scenarios. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 63-65
Encryption Lesson 2. Describing Introduction: Define symmetric encryption Syllabus Cambridge
Describe symmetric and with examples. Lesson Development: Hands- IGCSE™ Computer
asymmetric encryption. on activity coding/decoding messages. Science 0478 Pg 15
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Conclusion: Students share their findings on
encryption methods. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 63-65
Encryption Lesson 3. Introduction: Present different encryption Syllabus Cambridge
Understand encryption schemes. schemes. Lesson Development: Discuss IGCSE™ Computer
strengths of various schemes. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 15
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Quiz on encryption types and their uses.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 63-65
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Computer Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss what a CPU is and its Syllabus Cambridge
Architecture Understand the role of the CPU. importance. Lesson Development: Explain IGCSE™ Computer
CPU components and functions. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 16
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Reflect on CPU roles in everyday computing.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 75-79
Computer Lesson 2. Explaining Introduction: Review CPU components. Syllabus Cambridge
Architecture Identify components of a CPU and Lesson Development: Interactive exploration IGCSE™ Computer
their functions. of CPU functions through LMC. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 16
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Quiz on CPU components.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 75-79
Computer Lesson 3. Introduction: Discuss factors affecting CPU Syllabus Cambridge
Architecture Explain the impact of CPU performance. Lesson Development: Analyze IGCSE™ Computer
performance factors. case studies on CPU performance. Science 0478 Pg 16
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Conclusion: Class discussion on performance
impacts. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 75-79
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Input and Lesson 1. Identifying Introduction: Brainstorm common input Syllabus Cambridge
Output Devices Understand input devices and their devices used in computing. Lesson IGCSE™ Computer
functions. Development: Group research on specific Science 0478 Pg 17
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input devices. Conclusion: Present findings
on input devices. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 88-101
Input and Lesson 2. Creating Introduction: Discuss the role of output Syllabus Cambridge
Output Devices Understand output devices and devices. Lesson Development: Investigate IGCSE™ Computer
their functions. specific output devices and their applications. Science 0478 Pg 17
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Conclusion: Share reports on output devices.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 101-110
Input and Lesson 3. Introduction: Introduce sensors and their Syllabus Cambridge
Output Devices Recognize sensors and their importance. Lesson Development: Explore IGCSE™ Computer
applications. various sensor types and uses. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 17
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Reflect on applications of sensors in
technology. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 111-118
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Data Storage Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss the importance of data Syllabus Cambridge
Understand primary vs secondary storage types. Lesson Development: Explain IGCSE™ Computer
storage. primary and secondary storage with examples. Science 0478 Pg 18
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Conclusion: Quiz on data storage concepts.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 120-123
Data Storage Lesson 2. Analyzing Introduction: Review how data is stored and Syllabus Cambridge
Explain the operation of different retrieved. Lesson Development: Hands-on IGCSE™ Computer
storage types. activities with storage devices. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 18
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Group discussion on storage types.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 123-130
Data Storage Lesson 3. Introduction: Introduce cloud storage Syllabus Cambridge
Describe cloud storage concepts. Lesson Development: Compare IGCSE™ Computer
advantages/disadvantages. cloud vs. local storage in groups. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 18
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Reflect on personal storage choices.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 130-132
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Network Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss how devices connect Syllabus Cambridge
Hardware Understand the function of a to networks. Lesson Development: Explore IGCSE™ Computer
network interface card (NIC). NIC functions and types. Conclusion: Quiz Science 0478 Pg 19
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on network hardware.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 133
Network Lesson 2. Identifying Introduction: Explain the role of MAC Syllabus Cambridge
Hardware Explain MAC and IP addresses. addresses. Lesson Development: Discuss IP IGCSE™ Computer
address types and functions. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 19
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Reflect on the importance of addressing in
networking. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 133-136
Network Lesson 3. Introduction: Discuss what routers do in a Syllabus Cambridge
Hardware Describe the role of routers in network. Lesson Development: Analyze IGCSE™ Computer
networks. router functions with examples. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 19
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Class discussion on router importance.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 136-137
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Types of Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss the types of software. Syllabus Cambridge
Software Differentiate between system and Lesson Development: Explore system IGCSE™ Computer
application software. software functions. Conclusion: Reflect on Science 0478 Pg 19
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software usage in daily life.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 147-155
Types of Lesson 2. Explaining Introduction: Define operating systems and Syllabus Cambridge
Software Explain the functions of an their roles. Lesson Development: IGCSE™ Computer
operating system. Demonstrate OS features in Windows. Science 0478 Pg 19
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Conclusion: Quiz on operating systems.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 155-161
Types of Lesson 3. Introduction: Introduce the concept of Syllabus Cambridge
Software Understand interrupts and their interrupts. Lesson Development: Discuss IGCSE™ Computer
role. how interrupts affect processing. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 20
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Reflect on real-world examples of interrupts.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 161-163
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Programming Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss programming Syllabus Cambridge
Languages Define high-level and low-level language types. Lesson Development: Show IGCSE™ Computer
languages. examples of high-level vs. low-level Science 0478 Pg 20
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languages. Conclusion: Quiz on language
types. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 165-168
Programming Lesson 2. Explaining Introduction: Introduce the roles of Syllabus Cambridge
Languages Explain the role of compilers and compilers and interpreters. Lesson IGCSE™ Computer
interpreters. Development: Compare compilation and Science 0478 Pg 20
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interpretation processes. Conclusion: Discuss
when to use each. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 168-170
Programming Lesson 3. Introduction: Discuss what an IDE is and its Syllabus Cambridge
Languages Understand the functions of an benefits. Lesson Development: Demonstrate IGCSE™ Computer
IDE. IDE features. Conclusion: Reflect on Science 0478 Pg 20
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personal experiences with IDEs.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 170-173
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Internet and Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss the differences Syllabus Cambridge
WWW Differentiate between the internet between the internet and WWW. IGCSE™ Computer
and the World Wide Web. Lesson Development: Explore the structure Science 0478 Pg 21
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of the web.
Conclusion: Quiz on internet concepts. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 180-181
Internet and Lesson 2. Identifying Introduction: Introduce URLs and their Syllabus Cambridge
WWW Explain URLs and their purpose. components. Lesson Development: Analyze IGCSE™ Computer
examples of URLs. Conclusion: Discuss the Science 0478 Pg 21
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importance of URLs in web navigation.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 181
Internet and Lesson 3. Introduction: Explain the differences Syllabus Cambridge
WWW Discuss HTTP and HTTPS between HTTP and HTTPS. Lesson IGCSE™ Computer
protocols. Development: Discuss secure connections. Science 0478 Pg 21
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Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of
security online. Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 181-183
Form 3 Computer Science Scheme Term 2 2025
Week Lesson Objectives
Endin Topic/Content By the end of the lesson, learners Competencies Activities SOM/Media
g should be able to: -
Cookies Lesson 1. Describing Introduction: Discuss what cookies are and Syllabus Cambridge
Understand the purpose of how they work. Lesson Development: IGCSE™ Computer
cookies. Explore types of cookies. Conclusion: Quiz Science 0478 Pg 22
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on cookies and their uses.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 184
Cookies Lesson 2. Identifying Introduction: Introduce session and Syllabus Cambridge
Explain session vs persistent persistent cookies. Lesson Development: IGCSE™ Computer
cookies. Discuss their applications. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 22
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Reflect on privacy implications of cookies.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 184
Cookies Lesson 3. Introduction: Discuss privacy issues related Syllabus Cambridge
Discuss implications of cookies on to cookies. Lesson Development: Analyze IGCSE™ Computer
privacy. cookie policies from websites. Conclusion: Science 0478 Pg 22
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Class discussion on responsible cookie use.
Cambridge IGCSE and
O Level Computer
Science Second
Edition Pg 184-185
