Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Junior Secondary School 3
Master the skills. Understand the technology. Prepare for the digital future.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Junior Secondary School 3 is a comprehensive, practical and engaging textbook designed to take students deeper into the world of computing and digital technology. Building on the knowledge acquired in earlier classes, the book introduces learners to essential concepts while giving them practical skills that are relevant to school, everyday life and the modern workplace.
Students will explore computer networking, network devices and topologies, the World Wide Web, cables and connectors, databases and Microsoft Access, graphics and CorelDRAW, BASIC programming with one-dimensional arrays, high-level programming languages, number bases, data representation, computer security and ethics, and direct data-entry devices.
What makes this book valuable?
· Networking: Understand how computers communicate and how networks are organised.
· World Wide Web: Discover how the web works, its history, protocols and uses.
· Cables & Connectors: Learn about common networking and computer connection technologies.
· Database: Develop foundational skills in creating databases, tables, queries and reports with Microsoft Access.
· Graphics: Learn the fundamentals of CorelDRAW and create simple designs.
· BASIC Programming: Progress into one-dimensional arrays and practical programming.
· High-Level Languages: Understand different programming languages and how they are classified.
· Number Bases: Master binary, decimal, octal and hexadecimal conversions and calculations.
· Data Representation: Understand how computers represent and process different forms of data.
· Security & Ethics: Learn how to protect digital systems and use ICT responsibly and legally.
· Direct Data Entry: Explore modern technologies such as MICR, OMR, OCR, barcode readers, QR codes, chip-and-PIN and contactless card readers.
With clear explanations, practical examples, summaries, evaluations and revision exercises, this book makes challenging ICT concepts easier to understand and apply.
More than a textbook, it is a practical pathway from learning about computers to understanding how modern digital systems work.
Ideal for: Junior Secondary School 3 students, teachers, schools and parents seeking a practical, engaging and curriculum-aligned ICT textbook that prepares learners for further studies and the digital world.
