Covers the following areas:
describe the three types of relationships
create and interpret an entity relationship diagram
evaluate difference between flat file & relational database
create a relational database
analyse the function of key fields (including: primary key, compound key, foreign key)
validate and verify data entry
use validation rules
test validation applied to a database
complex queries using multiple criteria
using text, numeric, date, time, wildcard, Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT), ., ,, =, .=, ,=
create and evaluate an appropriate data entry form
Objectives of the Topic
- Understand how Binary makes computers work
- Be able to convert Binary to Denary
- Understand the Denary numbers are
- Be able to convert numbers to Binary
- Understand the Hexidecimal system
- Be able to convert Binary to Hexidecimal
- Be able to convert Hexidecimal to Binary
Covers the following areas:
Use validation rules in a spreadsheet
Test validation rules
Test a spreadsheet model & evaluate effectiveness
Search for data within a spreadsheet
Sort data
Import & export data
Analyse & select appropriate type of chart
Describe the characteristics of modelling software
Analyse the need for computer models
Evaluate the use of simulations
This resource allows the teacher to incorporate Spreadsheet, Database, Research and Presentation topic areas as they wish. Project management can be used as an extra if required. There are no set instructions on how to use the resources. Therefore, the teacher has the ability to adapt the classes as they wish.
It is recommended to use over a period of 5-6 lessons.
-Research using the internet for Ingredients
-Presenting findings on a spreadsheet or database report
-Finding recipes online and breaking it down in to activities using Gantt chart
-Designing product packaging
-Present the work as a PPT or any other means to the class