The document outlines a graded pair work assignment for students at Mount Alvernia High School on the topic of software. It divides students into 12 groups, each assigned a topic on system software (operating systems, utilities), application software, or data processing concepts. For each topic, students must provide written and oral explanations of key terms and concepts related to that part of the software unit, and may be asked to use diagrams, examples or pictures to illustrate their points.
The document outlines a graded pair work assignment for students at Mount Alvernia High School on the topic of software. It divides students into 12 groups, each assigned a topic on system software (operating systems, utilities), application software, or data processing concepts. For each topic, students must provide written and oral explanations of key terms and concepts related to that part of the software unit, and may be asked to use diagrams, examples or pictures to illustrate their points.
The document outlines a graded pair work assignment for students at Mount Alvernia High School on the topic of software. It divides students into 12 groups, each assigned a topic on system software (operating systems, utilities), application software, or data processing concepts. For each topic, students must provide written and oral explanations of key terms and concepts related to that part of the software unit, and may be asked to use diagrams, examples or pictures to illustrate their points.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNIT: FUNDAMENTALS OF HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TOPIC: SOFTWARE
Graded Pair Work
DUE: ______________________________
Group 1: System Software – Operating System Part 1
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS manages resources Specify TWO examples of resources that it handles 2 2
Group 2: System Software – Operating System Part 2
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS manages memory 2 2
Group 3: System Software – Operating System Part 3
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS manages security 2 2
Group 4: System Software – Operating System Part 4
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS manages files 2 2 Use a diagram of directory structure to illustrate your point
Group 5: System Software – Operating System Part 5
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS manages memory 2 2
Group 6: System Software – Operating System Part 6
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS manages process 2 2 Specify what a process is.
Group7: System Software – Operating System Part 7
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term operating system. 2 2 2. Explain how the OS enables the user to communicate 2 2 with the computer. Specify the name of each interface Use pictures to illustrate your point Group 8: System Software – Utility Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the term utility software. 2 2 2. Give TWO examples of utility software and their 2 2 purpose.
Group 9: Application Software –Part 1
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the application software. 2 2 2. Describe the attributes of General purpose software 2 2 and Specialized Software Use 5 examples each to illustrate your point
Group 10: Application Software - Part 2
Written Oral 1. Explain the meaning of the application software. 2 2 2. Describe the attributes of Integrated software and 2 2 Customized Software Use 5 examples each to illustrate your point
Group 11: Concepts
Written Oral 1. Explain the difference between multiprogrammming, 4 4 multitasking, multi-processing Use an appropriate example to illustrate each point
Group 12: Data Processing
Written Oral 1. Explain the term data processing 2 2 2. Explain the meaning of each processing mode: Give an example of each a. Online processing b. Time-sharing c. Real-time d. Batch 2 2