SS 3 First Term

Lesson objectives

By the end of the week, candidates should be able to:

1. Recall the key terms.
2. Solve one conversion and SQL item.
3. Trace a short program.
4. Answer SSCE-format items.
5. Name three weak topics.

Key vocabulary

• Command word: the verb stating what an answer must do.
• Mark allocation: the marks beside a question.
• Distractor: a plausible wrong option.
• Error log: mistakes recorded with corrected rules.
• Time allocation: minutes assigned to each section.

Common misconceptions

• "Revision means rereading notes." Revision means testing recall and correcting errors.
• "Longer answers earn more marks." Marks follow the command word and allocation.

Teacher activities

1. Ten quick items.
2. Display the revision grid.
3. Reteach the two weakest topics.
4. Run a timed section.
5. Model a four-mark answer.
6. Collect one action per red topic.

Student activities

1. Answer the ten items.
2. Rate each topic.
3. Note both reteaches.
4. Self-mark the section.
5. Rewrite one weak answer.
6. Record three actions.

Topic	Rating	Rule to recall
Problem solving	initialise before the loop
Python functions	return sends a value back
OOP	self refers to the object
SQL	WHERE filters rows
Networks	/24 leaves 254 hosts

Sample items and answers:

1. Convert 45 to binary. Answer: 101101.
2. State the print(7 // 2) output. Answer: 3.

Practical / learning evidence

A completed grid with a rating and reason for every topic, a marked section and one rewritten answer with a definition, example and reason.

Resources and preparation

Printed grid, timed section, answer key and two model answers. Offline route: all materials are printed.

Assessment for learning

Check rating reasons against the section. Award marks for the three parts of the answer.

Inclusion and homework

Allow extra time; extend others with an essay plan. Homework: complete the three actions.