Information Technology
CAPS-aligned Information Technology practice for Grade 11 — 4 terms, 15 topics, with instant feedback, streaks and a leaderboard.
Term 1
OOP: Classes and Objects
Defining classes, instantiating objects, UML class diagrams and access modifiers.
OOP: Methods and Constructors
Writing constructors, getter/setter methods, method parameters and return values.
Algorithms
Flowcharts, pseudocode, sequential/selection/iteration structures and search algorithms.
File Handling
Reading and writing text files, file modes, exception handling and data persistence.
Term 2
Computer Architecture
CPU components, fetch-decode-execute cycle, memory hierarchy and storage devices.
Software Engineering
SDLC phases, development methodologies, system documentation and version control.
Databases and SQL
Relational databases, primary/foreign keys and foundational SQL queries.
SQL Integration
Advanced SQL (JOINs, GROUP BY, aggregate functions) and database integration in programs.
Term 3
Network Topologies
LAN/WAN/MAN, bus/star/ring/mesh topologies and network hardware.
Protocols and Transmission Media
TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS and wired vs wireless transmission media.
Data Processing
Batch, real-time and online processing; data validation and verification techniques.
Social Implications
POPIA, cybercrime, digital security, the digital divide and ethical computing.
Term 4
PAT Completion
Completing the Practical Assessment Task with clean documentation and testing evidence.
Debugging and Testing
Syntax, runtime and logic errors; debugging strategies; test plans and trace tables.
Examination Consolidation
Integrated revision across all Grade 11 IT topics for the year-end examinations.
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