Meaning of Micro Computer | Size, Speed and Uses of Micro Computer Primary 5 (Basic 5) – Computer Studies

COMPUTER STUDIES

BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SECOND TERM

WEEK 11

PRIMARY 5

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION

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TOPIC:  MINI COMPUTER 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introductory Activities

2. Micro Computer

3. Size of Micro Computer

4. Uses of Micro Computer

5. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –

1. identify micro computer.

2. describe the size, speed and uses of micro computer.

ENTRY BEHAVIOURS

The pupils can identify computer by purpose.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of chart shows micro computer.

 

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Course Book

All Relevant Material

Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON 

LESSON 1 – MICRO COMPUTER 

Microcomputers are the most frequently used type of computer.

SIZE OF MICRO COMPUTER 

Micro computer is also known as Personal Computer (PC). Desktop computers, portable computers and mobile phones are good examples of microcomputer.

Generally used by only one person at a time.

SPEED OF MICRO COMPUTER 

The processing speed of microcomputer is less than mini and mainframe computer.

USES OF MICRO COMPUTER 

It is used by individual and businesses.

The microcomputer has replaced most basic paperwork, and has become a fixture for design and architecture firms, film studios and many other businesses.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;

2. Display chart showing micro computer.

Pupil’s Activities – Identify and describe the physical part of micro computer.

3. Discusses the size, speed and uses of micro computer.

Pupil’s Activities – Identify the size, speed and uses of micro computer.

4. Summarize the lesson on the board.

Pupil’s Activities – Copy as the pupils write.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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First Term Examination Computer Studies Exam Questions Primary 5 (Basic 5)

LESSON EVALUATION

Ask pupils to discuss the size, speed and uses of micro computer.

WORKBOOK

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST)

1. ________ are the most frequently used type of computer.

A. Super computer

B. Mainframe computer

C. Micro computer

D. Mini computer

2. Micro computer is also known as ________.

A. pocket computer

B. personal computer

C. post computer

D. POS computer

3. In computer by purpose, PC means ________.

A. pocket computer

B. personal computer

C. post computer

D. POS computer

4. Desktop computers, portable computers and mobile phones are good examples of ________.

A. Super computer

B. Mainframe computer

C. Micro computer

D. Mini computer

5. Micro computer is designed ________ person at a time.

A. 2

B. 1

C. 3

D. 4

6. Which of theses computers has the smallest speed?

A. Super computer

B. Mainframe computer

C. Micro computer

D. Mini computer

7. One of these computers is designed for business purposes.

A. Super computer

B. Mainframe computer

C. Micro computer

D. Mini computer

8. Micro computer is designed to replace ________.

A. Business work

B. Paper work

C. Iron work

D. Stone work

9. Micro computer is the largest and fastest computer.

A. True

B. False

10. Desktop computers, portable computers and mobile phones are good examples of micro computers.

A. False

B. True

11. Mini computers can work much faster than microcomputers.