Lesson Plan Template
Subject: Computer Science
Topic: Information System
Class: FORM 5
Duration:________________
Number of Periods: 3
General Objectives
- Identify and describe an information system and its elements.
- Explain the characteristics of good information.
- Evaluate an information system in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, security,
ease of use, and reliability.
- Describe different types of information systems.
- Explain ways of ensuring data integrity in an information system.
Specific Objectives
- Describe an organisation and its functional units.
- Explain the flow of information within an organisation.
- Distinguish between manual and automated information systems.
- Evaluate an information system justifying answers with examples.
- Apply values such as team spirit, attention to detail, discipline, and ethics
while working with information systems.
Lesson Content
- Definition of Information System (IS)
- Characteristics of Good Information: Accuracy, relevance, timeliness,
completeness, cost-effectiveness, reliability.
- Organisation and Subsystems (HR, Finance, Production, Marketing).
- Elements of an IS: People, Procedures, Hardware, Software, Data.
- Types of Information Systems: Manual IS vs Automated IS, TPS, DSS, MIS.
- Data Capture Methods: Manual entry, sensors, barcodes, online forms.
- Evaluation of an Information System: Effectiveness, Efficiency, Security, Ease
of use, Reliability.
- Ways of Ensuring Data Integrity: Backups, error detection, validation,
authentication, access control.
Teaching / Learning Activities
- Introduction: Brief discussion on daily life examples of information systems
(e.g., ATM, school management software).
- Development: Teacher explains characteristics of good information; Learners
identify IS used in their school/community; Group discussion on Manual vs
Automated IS; Case study evaluation of a sample IS (e.g., Library System).
- Conclusion: Summarize importance of evaluating an IS and reflective
questioning.
Teaching Aids / Resources
- Slides / PowerPoint
- Photographs and videos
- Educational videos & audios
- Chalkboard / Smart board
- Charts
- Images
Values and Attitudes
- Team spirit and gender fairness
- Attention to detail
- Critical and logical thinking
- Creativity and systematic approach
- Discipline and ethical responsibility
- Quest for knowledge
Evaluation / Assessment
- Describe an organisation and its functional units.
- Explain the flow of information within an organisation.
- Describe the elements of an IS.
- Distinguish between manual and automated IS.
- Evaluate an IS based on effectiveness, efficiency, security, ease of use, and
reliability.
- Explain methods of ensuring data integrity in an IS.
- Identify and describe types of IS.
