TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS1 Scheme of Work.....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 12
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 About JSS1 Scheme of Work
The Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) Unified Scheme of Work in Nigeria serves as a
comprehensive guideline for educators to plan and execute teaching activities
throughout the academic year. The new scheme is driven by technology and has
equally enhanced the active participation of learners, improving standards in
schools across the state and tilting the students to internationally acceptable learn-
ing standards.

JSS1 is a class where learners start adjusting to life after primary education, and
the difference between basic and secondary education learning methods. Tutors
need to take note of this and be quick to identify learners who are struggling to ad-
just.

In 2023, the state governments unveiled the reviewed unified scheme of work, mo-
bile learning devices, and e-books for secondary school students, designed to make
learning more engaging and student-centred. The scheme of work is aimed at help-
ing the teachers develop lesson plans and notes that will reflect 21st-century learn-
ing, enabling students to study and research on their own. It is also aimed at en-
hancing the quality of education and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning
across schools in the state.

The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-
sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-
ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-
ing and learning.
 Introduction
Computer Science for Junior Secondary Schools 1(JSS1) is a beginner-friendly intro-
duction to computers; how they work, how to use them effectively, and how they
impact our lives.

By studying Computer Science at this level, pupils will learn the fundamentals of
computer and computing including computer components, how to solve problems
and think logically, and the application of computers to different fields.
2 Chapter Two
Scheme of Work
First Term
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF
WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Computer Studies Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 1
(JSS1)
Class J.S.S.1
Subject Computer Studies
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 DIFFERENT I. Stone age, Iron age, Middle age, Industrial
INFORMATION AGE age, Electronic Age, Information Age
II. State the Present Information Age
III. Identify the Tools associated with each
Age.
2 HISTORICAL I. Early counting devices – fingers, Stones,
DEVELOPMENT OF Sticks, Pebbles, Cowrie, Grains, etc
COMPUTERS II. Mechanical Counting and Calculating
Devices – Abacus, Slide rule, etc.
III. Electro - Mechanical counting devices –
John Napier bone,
Blaise Pascal machine, Gottfried Leibnitz
Machine, Joseph Jacquard Loom, Charles
Babbage Analytical Machine and Phillip
Emeagwali
IV. Electronic Counting Devices and Modern
Computer - Herman Hollerith Punch Cards,
John
Von Neumann Machine
V. Modern Machine
3 GENERATIONS OF Describe each Generation of Computer in
COMPUTERS Terms of -
I. Year of Development
II. Technology
III. Speed of operation
IV. Storage capacity
4 BASIC COMPUTER I. Definition of Computer
CONCEPT II. Parts of a Computer System, e.g. Monitor,
Keyboard, System Unit, Mouse, etc.
III. Category of the Parts of the Computer
IV. Description of a Computer as an Input
and Output device.
 5 DATA AND I. Meaning, Sources and examples of data
INFORMATION and information
II. Qualities of a good information – Accurate,
Comprehensive,
III. Meaningful, Relevant, Timely, Suitable etc.
6 INFORMATION I. Meaning of information transmission
TRANSMISSION II. Ancient methods of transmitting
information – Oral, Fire lighting, Whistling,
Beating
drums, Town crying, Drawing diagrams,
Making representations.
III. Modern methods of transmitting
information – GSM, Radio, Television,
Computer, etc
7 INFORMATION I. Electronic (Define Electronic Devices with
EVOLUTION AND Examples)
COMMUNICATION II. Non - Electronic (Define Non Electronic
TECHNOLOGY (ICT) Devices with Examples)
III. Mode of Receiving Information
• Audio, e.g. Radio, GSM, etc.
• Video, e.g. Pictures, Charts, etc.
• Audio – Visual e.g. Television, Monitor, etc
8 ICT APPLICATION IN I. Definition and Meaning of I C T
EVERYDAY LIFE II. Uses of ICT
• Communication
• Timing and Control
• Information processing and management
etc.
III. ICT and the Society
9 ICT APPLICATION IN
EVERYDAY LIFE
10 REVISION
11 - REVISION AND
13 EXAMINATION
 Second Term
Term Second Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION ON I. Definition of computer monitor
INTRODUCTION TO II. Description of a monitor as an output
THE COMPUTER device
MONITOR III. Types of Monitor – Monochrome and
Color Monitor (Define them).
IV. Identify the Prompt and Cursor
2 THE SYSTEM UNIT I. Internal features of the system unit and
uses:
• CPU and Its Components (CU, ALU and MM)
- Define the
Central Processing Unit (CPU) and List the
Functions of Control
Unit, Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), Main
Memory (MM)
• Motherboard, Power Supply, Cooling Fan,
etc.
II. External Features of the System Unit and
Uses
• List and Explain Functions of Some
External Features
• The power button, The reset button, The
drives, The ports etc
3 COMPUTER ETHICS I. Definition of Computer Ethics
II. Computer Room Management Ethics –
Maintaining Dust Free Environment,
Appropriate
Ventilation, Appropriate Lighting System, etc.
III. Laboratory rules and regulations –
Arrange chairs and tables in a
Comfortable manner, arrange the computers
and their peripherals in
an orderly manner, etc.
IV. Observe Computer Room Rules and
Regulations
4 WORD PROCESSING I I. Definition of Word Processing
II. Definition of Word Processor
III. Uses of Word Processor
IV. Examples of Word Processor
V. Loading and Exiting Word Processor
 5 WORD PROCESSING II I. Creating
II. Loading and Exiting Word Processor
III. Creating, Saving and Retrieving Files
6 DATA PROCESSING I. Definition
II. Data Processing Cycle
III. Stages of Data Processing – Data
Gathering, Input Collection, Input Stage
7 -8 FEATURES OF A State the Features of a Computer that
COMPUTER makes it an Excellent Tool for Data -
I. Accuracy
II. Speed
III. Storage, etc
9 THE KEYBOARD AND I. Definition of keyboard
ITS SECTIONS II. Types of keyboard – Standard and
Enhanced keyboard
10 SECTIONS OF THE List the sections of the keyboard
KEYBOARD
11 -12 REVISION AND
EXAMINATION
 Third Term
Term Third Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION ON List it relative uses on the society
DEFINITION OF
COMPUTER
PROCESSING
2 IMPORTANCE OF I. Increase Accuracy
COMPUTER AS A II. Efficient Storage Facility
TOOL FOR III. Fast Access to Information
PROCESSING DATA IV. Handles Repetitive Task
3 THE DEVICE I. Define the Term Device
II. Classes of device – (List and Explain the
Classes of Device)
• Mechanical Device
• Electrical Device
• Electronic Device
 4 TYPES OF COMPUTER I. Definition of digital computer and
examples
II. Definition of Analog computer and
examples
III. Definition of Hybrid computer and
examples
5 USES AND Uses of Computer in - Schools, Hospitals,
APPLICATIONS OF Government offices, Banks, etc
COMPUTER
6 ADVANTAGES AND I. State the Advantages of Computer
DISADVANTAGES OF II. Mention the Disadvantages of Computer
COMPUTER
7 -8 MASTERY OF THE I. Definition of Keyboard
KEYBOARD II. Types of Keyboard
III. Sections of the Keyboard
IV. Correct Sitting Position (Explain)
V. Using keyboard to type names, letter, etc
9 SCREEN POINTING I. Definition of Screen Pointing Devices
DEVICES II. Types of Screen Pointing Devices – Mouse,
Trackball, pointing Stick, Touch Pad, Joystick
and Light Pen
10 MOUSE TECHNIQUES I. Define mouse techniques
II. Explain each mouse technique – Clicking,
Double Click, Right Click, Drag and drop.
11 -12 REVISION AND
EXAMINATION
3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks
The recommended Computer Science textbooks for J.S.S.1 include:

 New Computer Studies 1 By J.O. E Otuka A.F. Akande S.L.

iginla - Learn Africa

 Basic Science and Technology Computer /ICT By A Deme -

Africana First Publishers Plc JSS 1

 Computer Studies with Workbook By Stella .C. Chiemeke

Soulex Boukari et al- University Press Plc JSS 1

 Model Computer Studies with Workbook By Anselm .C. Onuo-

rah - Mid-Field Publishers Ltd JSS 1

 Basic science and Technology/Information Technology/work-

book By Stella .C. Chiemeke, Philias .O. Yara - University Press
Plc JSS1