Basic 9 · Computing · Term Project
Term Project: Presenting and Reviewing
In this topic you will present your digital project, review it against clear criteria and reflect on what you have learned as you prepare for the B.E.C.E.
By the end of these notes you should be able to:
- Present a digital project clearly
- Review your work and that of others
- Prepare for the next stage of learning
What you already know
- Building the digital project
Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.
Lesson 1
- Strand
- Introduction To Computing
- Sub-strand
- Term Project
Introduction
The best work deserves a good presentation. A clear talk can make people care about your project.
1. Preparing Slides
| Good slide | Poor slide |
|---|---|
| few words | long paragraphs |
| large, clear font | tiny text |
| one idea per slide | many ideas together |
| simple images | distracting animation |
| high contrast | low contrast |
2. Structure of a Presentation
- Begin with a problem or question that matters.
- Introduce your team.
- Explain what you did.
- Show your product.
- Share your results.
- State what you learned.
- Thank your audience and invite questions.
3. Delivering the Presentation
Face your audience and speak clearly. Do not read your slides aloud. Use notes as reminders, not as a script. Practise beforehand, and time yourselves. Decide who says what, and how you will pass from one person to the next. Prepare for technical problems. Bring a printed copy of your work, because the projector or electricity may fail. Calm handling of such problems impresses an audience.
4. Showing Your Product
Show your product working where possible. Walk through a screen, a page or a demonstration step by step. Share real feedback from users. If the solution is only a design, explain your flowchart and wireframes clearly, and describe what you would do next. Be honest about limitations. Audiences trust people who can say what did not work.
5. Answering Questions
Listen to the whole question. Pause and think before answering. If you do not know the answer, say so, and offer to find out. Thank the person for asking. Do not become defensive. Questions show that people are interested. Let different group members answer so that all can show what they know. Practising with a friend who asks hard questions can help you to prepare.
6. Using Digital Tools Responsibly in Presentations
Ask for permission before you show people's faces or names on screen. Credit your images and sources on a final slide. Share your slides as a PDF if your classmates need them. Check that nothing private is visible, such as notifications or messages, when you connect your device to a projector. Put your phone on silent, and close any unnecessary programs before you begin.
New words
- presentation
- Sharing information with an audience.
- projector
- A device that shows images on a screen.
- slide
- A single page in a presentation.
- script
- Words prepared to be read out.
Summary
- Slides should be simple and clear.
- Structure your talk, and practise it.
- Be honest and prepared for questions.
Class activity: Project Presentation
- Present your project in five minutes.
- Answer questions.
- Receive feedback.
You need: Desktop computer, Keyboard, Mouse
Exercises
Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.
1. A good slide has…
- A. few words
- B. long paragraphs
- C. tiny text
- D. no contrast
Show answer
Answer: few wordsDesign.2. If the projector fails, you should…
- A. use a printed copy
- B. end the talk
- C. blame others
- D. leave
Show answer
Answer: use a printed copyPrepared.3. You should not read your slides aloud.
- A. True
- B. False
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Answer: TrueDelivery.4. A device that shows images on a screen is a ______.
Show answer
Answer: projectorHardware.5. Give four parts of a presentation.
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Answer: Problem, what you did, the product and results.Any four.6. Why does honesty about limitations help?
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Answer: It builds trust and shows that you understand your work.Credibility.
Lesson 2
- Strand
- Introduction To Computing
- Sub-strand
- Term Project
Introduction
Reviewing your project teaches you as much as doing it did. Take time to think carefully about the whole journey.
1. Evaluating the Project
| Criterion | Question |
|---|---|
| purpose | Did it meet its goal? |
| accuracy | Was the content correct? |
| design | Was it clear and attractive? |
| tools | Were ICT tools used well? |
| safety | Did you work safely and responsibly? |
| teamwork | Did all members contribute? |
2. Giving Feedback
When you review other groups, comment on the work, not the person. Name something they did well. Then suggest one specific improvement: "Your guide is clear. Adding numbers to the steps would make it easier to follow." Use the checklist to be fair. Accept comments on your own work with thanks, even if you do not agree with all of them.
3. Reviewing the Term
| Topic | Key ideas |
|---|---|
| next-generation computing | AI, quantum, cloud, IoT |
| perceptual computing | speech, gesture, face |
| output and storage | e-paper, wearables, SSD, cloud |
| personalisation and files | settings, folders, drivers |
| technology in the community | problems, solutions, designs |
| health and safety | ergonomics, lighting, risk |
| word processing | pictures, screenshots, clipping |
4. Preparing for the B.E.C.E.
Revise definitions, then practise past questions. Learn your shortcuts and symbols. Draw diagrams of workstations and flowcharts. In practical questions, describe the steps in order. Study the meaning of command words, such as state, explain and describe. Ask your teacher for help with weak areas early on, and plan your study time in small, regular sessions.
5. Careers in Technology
| Career | What they do |
|---|---|
| software developer | writes programs |
| network administrator | runs computer networks |
| cybersecurity analyst | protects data |
| data analyst | studies information |
| ICT teacher | teaches digital skills |
| IT technician | repairs and maintains systems |
Ghana has tech hubs in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale, as well as initiatives such as the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT. If you enjoy computing, you might study Computing or Science at senior high school or at a technical institute. Keep learning online through free courses and practice. Whatever your career, stay curious, stay safe and use technology to serve others.
New words
- reflection
- Thinking carefully about experience.
- criterion
- A standard used for judging.
- tech hub
- A place where technology start-ups work.
- cybersecurity
- Protecting systems and data.
Summary
- Evaluate projects with clear criteria.
- Revise key term topics for the B.E.C.E.
- Computing offers many career options.
Class activity: Reflection Log
- Write what you learned about yourself in this project.
- Evaluate another project.
- Name a technology career that interests you.
You need: Desktop computer, Keyboard, Mouse
Exercises
Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.
1. Protecting systems and data is…
- A. cybersecurity
- B. formatting
- C. printing
- D. clipping
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Answer: cybersecurityCareers.2. Who repairs and maintains computers?
- A. IT technician
- B. florist
- C. baker
- D. plumber
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Answer: IT technicianCareers.3. Past questions help in preparing for examinations.
- A. True
- B. False
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Answer: TrueRevision.4. Tech ______ are places where start-ups work.
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Answer: hubsCareers.5. State three computing careers.
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Answer: Software developer, data analyst and network administrator.Any three.6. How should you comment on another group's work?
Show answer
Answer: Praise something specific and suggest one improvement, focusing on the work.Feedback.
Homework
- Write a reflection of about 100 words on your project, and make a B.E.C.E. revision timetable.