Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 4

WEEK 6

SUBJECT: COMPUTER EDUCATION

TERM: 3RD

CLASS: PRIMARY 4

Topic: Data

Subtitle: Meaning and Types of data

Learning Objectives:At the end of this this lesson,pupils should be able to:

1. Define data
2. State the type of data

Resources and materials:

Scheme of work

Online information

Instructional material: A functional computer system.

Building Background/connection to prior knowledge: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes.

CONTENT

MEANING OF INFORMATION

Information is stimuli that has meaning in some context for its receiver. When information is entered into and stored in a computer, it is generally referred to as data. After processing (such as formatting and printing), output data can again be perceived as information

TYPES OF INFORMATION

• Oral information
• Written information
• Electronic information

ELECTRONIC INFORMATION SYSTEM: A system which stores information from internal and external sources to facilitate better decision making. The data is collated in a database and the user can access the files to glean better information as a basis for decision. The system may include fiscal, social, economic, scientific or technical data geared to support a firm's operations

Strategies& Activities:

Step :Teacher revises the previous topic.

Step 2:Teacher introduces the new topic.

Step3:Teacher explains the new topic.

Step4: Teacher welcomes pupils questions.

Step5: Teacher evaluates the pupils.

Assessment & Evaluation:

1. Define data
2. State the type of data

WRAP UP(CONCLUSION)

Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.

Assignment: