Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Computer Science Strand 3 Software Development Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 3.0: Software Development
    • 3.1 Computer Programming Concepts
      • Introduction to Computer Programming
      • Key Terminologies (Program, Source Code, Machine Code, Syntax, Assembler, Compiler, Interpreter)
      • Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
      • Evolution of Programming Languages (Low-Level and High-Level Languages)
      • Programming Paradigms (Structured, Procedural, Object-Oriented, Logic)
    • 3.2 Program Development
      • Program Development Cycle (PDC) stages
      • Algorithms (Definition and characteristics)
      • Representing Algorithms (Pseudocode, Flowcharts)
    • 3.3 Identifiers and Operators
      • Variables, Constants, and Identifiers
      • Data Types (Integer, Float/Double, String, Boolean, Character)
      • Operators (Arithmetic, Relational, Logical, Assignment)
    • 3.4 Control Structures
      • Overview of Control Flow
      • Sequence
      • Selection/Decision Making (If, If...Else, Nested If)
      • Iteration/Looping (For Loop, While Loop, Break, Continue)
    • 3.5 Data Structures (Containers)
      • Overview of Containers
      • Types of Containers (Arrays/Lists, Dictionaries, Tuples, Sets)
      • Sorting Algorithms (Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Selection Sort)
      • Searching Algorithms (Sequential/Linear Search, Binary Search)
    • 3.6 Functions
      • Modular Programming
      • Benefits of Functions
      • Types of Functions (Built-in, User-defined)
      • Function Concepts (Declaration, Calling, Parameters, Return Type)
      • Scope of Variables (Local and Global)
      • Student Activity: The Algorithm Challenge
• File Size:

  1.30 MB
• Length:

  20 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  COMPUTER SCIENCE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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