Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 5

WEEK 7

SUBJECT: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

TERM: 1^ST TERM

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

TOPIC: Classification By Purpose

BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Mention the classification of computer by purpose
2. Identify special and general purpose computer

CONTENT

Classification By Purpose

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COMPUTER UNDER THIS CATEGORY. THEY ARE:

GENERAL PURPOSE COMPUTERS

These are multipurpose computer capable of solving a wide range of problems (task). They can be used in and various aspect like drawing, typing, calculating, designing multimedia functions playing games etc. Examples are the desktop computer, laptop, mini tower computer, etc.

SPECIAL PURPOSE COMPUTERS

These are dedicated computers designed solely for the purpose for solving a particular problem. Examples are the road traffic light control, calculator’s robots (robotic), counting machine etc.

EVALUATION

1. . Mention the classification of computer by purpose
2. Identify special and general purpose computer