JSS 1 First Term

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Cognitive	i. Complete the First Term examination. ii. Answer every question within the time allowed. iii. Demonstrate practical skills in the laboratory task. iv. Use the result analysis to plan the Second Term work.
Affective	i. Appreciate the value of Examination in school, at home and in the community. ii. Show willingness to use digital tools carefully, safely and responsibly.
Psychomotor	i. Enter the examination room with all required materials. ii. Read the instructions and the markscheme before writing anything. iii. Attempt every question, beginning with the ones you understand best. iv. Complete the practical task exactly as instructed.

Rationale: The First Term examination covers Weeks 1 to 9. Understanding examination Arrangements, what the Paper Will Test, after the Examination, preparing for the Second Term helps learners use digital technology confidently, safely and responsibly.

Pre-requisite Knowledge: In Week 11, learners studied Revision and Examination Preparation, including review of the Term, revision Method, common Weak Areas. The knowledge from that week is used again in this lesson.

Learning Material/Teaching Aid: Whiteboard, markers, computer or laptop where available, printed notes and charts on Examination, practical task sheets, learners' notebooks and pens.

Reference Materials: Digital Technology for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1); NERDC Digital Technology Curriculum; Digital Technology JSS 1 First Term Notes (Week 12); First Term examination and Continuous Assessment question papers.

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

Stage/Step (Time)	Teacher's Activities	Student's Activities	Learning Points
Introduction 5 MINUTES	Welcomes learners, revises Week 11 (Revision and Examination Preparation) with two quick oral questions, and asks what they already know about Examination. Elicits responses and writes the topic on the board.	Recall the previous lesson and share what they already know about Examination.	Connecting prior knowledge to Examination.
Step 1 6 MINUTES	Covers Examination Arrangements: The First Term examination covers Weeks 1 to 9. The written paper tests understanding of facts, definitions and the ability to explain. The practical task tests whether the learner can actually use a computer.	Listen, take notes and answer oral questions on "Examination Arrangements".	Understanding: Examination Arrangements.
Step 2 6 MINUTES	Covers What the Paper Will Test: The paper will include objective questions. These test single facts, names and classifications. It will also include short answer questions.	Copy the key points, give examples from school and everyday life, and ask questions on "What the Paper Will Test".	Understanding: What the Paper Will Test.
Step 3 6 MINUTES	Covers After the Examination: Once the papers are marked, the results should be analysed. Count how many learners lost marks on each question. A question that almost every learner missed shows the topic was not well taught and must be repeated.	Discuss in pairs, then report one point on "After the Examination" to the class.	Understanding: After the Examination.
Step 4 6 MINUTES	Covers Preparing for the Second Term: The Second Term begins with revision of the topics that were weak. It then moves to new topics, which build on what has been learned, including more advanced work on the internet and further practice on documents.	Respond to questions, complete the examples on the board and note down "Preparing for the Second Term".	Understanding: Preparing for the Second Term.
Practical Work 6 MINUTES	Guides learners through the practical work: (i) Enter the examination room with all required materials. (ii) Read the instructions and the markscheme before writing anything. (iii) Attempt every question, beginning with the ones you understand best. Moves round the class to check progress and correct unsafe or careless use.	Carry out the practical tasks individually or in pairs and record what they did in their notebooks.	Applying the lesson through hands-on practice.
Evaluation 3 MINUTES	Asks learners to: i. Complete the First Term examination. ii. Answer every question within the time allowed. iii. Demonstrate practical skills in the laboratory task. iv. Use the result analysis to plan the Second Term work.	Respond verbally and in writing to the evaluation questions.	Assessment and consolidation of the lesson content.
Conclusion 2 MINUTES	Recaps the main points: examination Arrangements, what the Paper Will Test, after the Examination, preparing for the Second Term. Links them to the assignment and previews the Second Term work.	Listen, ask questions and copy the assignment.	Reinforcement of key concepts and a preview of the next lesson.

Assignment: i. You have twenty minutes left and four questions unanswered. Explain how you should use the time. ii. A learner finishes the practical task but forgets to save the file. Explain the consequence.