TAKLIMAT 958 ICT Overview

958: Information &
Communications Technology (ICT)

Briefing on the new STPM revised curriculum

Course differences

DOMAIN OLD NEW
System Lower & Upper 6 3-Term
Learning
Duration Objectives-based Outcomes-based

Examination Based on the main Based on the main topics

Subject & topics only & sub-topics
Content
End of Upper 6 End of every Term

Computing ICT
more on Equally distributed for
Programming Multimedia, Programming
& Information Systems
Development (ISD)

Learning Outcome

1. To describe & explain the underlying concepts
of ICT & their impact in everyday life

1. To design & develop multimedia applications
according to the development methodology

1. To construct algorithms & acquire skills in
programming to solve problems using
computers

1. To describe & apply systems development life
cycle (SDLC) & database design techniques in
information systems development

Course Content

Term Section
1st Introduction to ICT & Multimedia
2nd
Programming
3rd
Information Systems Development
& Database Systems

Course Content

1st Term 2nd Term 3rd Term

Introduction to ICT & Programming Information Systems
Multimedia Development
6. Introduction to 12. Information Systems
1. ICT & Multimedia Programming Development
Fundamentals 7. Fundamentals of C 13. Systems Development Life
Programming Cycle (SDLC)
2. ICT & Multimedia Language
Application & 8. Problem Solving in 14. Fundamental of Relational
Governance Programming Database Systems

3. Multimedia Design

4. Multimedia Delivery 9. Control Structures 15. Database Systems Planning,
10. Functions Design & Administration
5. Multimedia 11. Data Structures
Development 16. Query Language

Assessment Distribution

Term Paper Code Assessment Marks (%) Duration Admin.
1st & Name (hours)
Written Test 50 (20%) Central
958/1: Section A 35 1 1/2 Assessment
ICT Answer all 5 Qs of variable marks.
Paper 1 Section B 15
Answer 1 out of 2 Qs. All Qs are based
2nd 958/2: on topics 1 to 5 50 (20%) 1 1/2 Central
Programming 35 Assessment
Paper 2 Written Test:
Section A 15
Answer all 5 Qs of variable marks.
3rd 958/3: Section B 50 (20%) 1 1/2 Central
ISD Answer 1 out of 2 Qs. All Qs are based 35 Assessment
Paper 3 on topics 6 to 11
15
Written Test:
1st , 958/2: Section A 250 Through- School-
2nd & ICT Answer all 5 Qs of variable marks. To be scaled out 3 based
3rd Paper 4 Section B to 100 (40%) terms Assessment
Answer 1 out of 2 Qs. All Qs are based
on topics 12 to 16

Coursework:
5 assignments & 2 projects to be carried
out.

School-Based Assessment

Assignment Term Number of Task Mark
First 90
A 6
(Multimedia Second 80
Development) (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and
Third Documentation) 80
B
(Programming) 5

C (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and
(Information Documentation)

Systems 4
Development)
(Assignments C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and
Documentation)

School-Based Assessment

Study term Assessment criterion Mark allocated

First MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT 8
4
A1: Idea Analysis 16
A2: Task Planning 29
A3: Prototype Development 13
A4: Alpha Development 9
A5: Beta Development 11
A6:Delivery 90
Documentation

Total Mark

School-Based Assessment

Study term Assessment criterion Mark allocated

PROGRAMMING

Second B1: Selection Control Structure 15
B2: Repetition Control Structure 15
B3: Functions 15
B4: Arrays 15
B5: Structure 15
Documentation 5
80
Total Mark

School-Based Assessment

Study term Assessment criterion Mark allocated

INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Third C1: Planning Phase 4
C2: Analysis Phase 9
C3: Design Phase 27
C4: Implementation Phase 24
C5: Evaluation Phase 5
Documentation 11
80
Total Mark

School-Based Assessment

• The coursework manual can be downloaded from MEC’s Portal
(www.mpm.edu.my) by the subject teacher during the first term of form
six.

•The manual contains regulations and guidelines on the conduct and
assessment of coursework which needs to be implemented by the school
as well as coursework assignments which need to be done by candidates
in the respective terms.

•The student has to complete and submit each assignment within the
given duration specified in Part 2: Student’s Manual for ICT Coursework.

• All assignments must be submitted to the teacher as specified in Part 2

• The teacher has to assess each student’s assignment and record the
marks in the Student Record form.

Suggested References

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Multimedia

1. Williams, B.K. and Sawyer, S.C., 2011. Using Information Technology: A
Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications. 9th edition. New York:
McGraw-Hill.
2. Morley, D. and Parker, C.S., 2011. Understanding Computers: Today and
Tomorrow.13th edition. United States: Thomson Course Technology.
3. Vaughan, T., 2011. Multimedia: Making It Work. 8th edition. New York:
McGraw-Hill.
4. Ocvirk, O.G., et al., 2009. Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice. 11th
edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
The acts related to computer and multimedia for the Malaysian Communications
and Multimedia Commission is available at http://www.mcmc.gov.my
The technopreneur information is available at http://www.mdec.com.my
The Acts related to computer and multimedia for the Malaysian Communications
and Multimedia Commission is available at http://www.mcmc.gov.my and
http://www.nitc.my

Suggested References

Programming

1. Deitel, P.J. and Deitel, H.M. 2010. C: How to Program. 6th edition. New
Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
2. Forouzan, B.A. and Gilberg, R.F., 2007. Computer Science: A Structured
Programming Using C. 3rd edition. Canada: Thomson Learning.
3. Williams, B.K. and Sawyer, S.C., 2011. Using Information Technology: A
Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications. 9th edition. New York:
McGraw-Hill.

Suggested References

Information Systems Development and Database Systems

1. Marakas, G.M., 2006. Systems Analysis & Design: An Active Approach. 2nd
edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. Roth, R.M., Dennis, A. and Wixom, B.H., 2012. Systems Analysis and Design.
5th edition. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
3. Hoffer, J.A., Ramesh, V. and Topi, H., 2011. Modern Database Management.
10th edition. New Jersey: Pearson Education.
4. Gillenson, M.L. et al., 2008. Introduction to Database Management. New
Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.

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