WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Weeks

Term 1

1-2

Getting started: the computer and its components; introduction to Netscape and navigation around the internet; introduction to Windows and moving between software applications

3-4

Using the internet:* finding what’s available and making it usable; computer files and good housekeeping

5-6

Introduction to word-processing: basic text formatting and file management

7

More advanced word-processing:* more WORD features and getting ready for your first word-processed essay

8-9

Introduction to spreadsheets: EXCEL’s basic features and data input

10

Drawing graphs with EXCEL: charting data and choosing appropriate chart types

Term 2

11

More advanced EXCEL:* simple numerical analysis for historians

12-13

Introduction to databases: ACCESS’s basic features

14

Querying a database: constructing queries and making your data relational

15

More advanced ACCESS:* more queries, reports and how to build your own database

16-19

Database project: end of unit assessment (to be submitted week 20)

20

Database project to be submitted by end of week.