1. Operating Systems Student Name : My Levels Last assessment level:
End of year target level:
End of KS target level A A A B B B C C C
1.1 What is an operating system and what does it do:
1.2 Comparing operating systems:
Test results for this topic:
Operating Systems
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My Targets
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My Curriculum Target:
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Finish my work
Add more detail
Meet my deadlines
Talk less—Do More!
Help / assist / work with others
Improve my internet research skills
Choose an appropriate working partner
Raise my grade by improving my work
Stop rushing my work
Produce much tidier work
Try to do something myself
Check my spelling / grammar
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4. Unit Overview Hardware and processing Information technology
This unit is designed to help you to work towards the following statements:
Hardware and processing
Recognise and understand the function of the main internal parts of basic computer architecture.
Understand the concepts behind the fetch–execute cycle.
Know that there is a range of operating systems and application software for the same hardware.
Information technology
Collect, organise and present data and information in digital content.
Create digital content to achieve a given goal through combining software packages and internet services to communicate with a wider audience e.g. blogging.
Make appropriate improvements to solutions based on feedback received, and comment on the success of the solution
Links to Computing National Curriculum Programme of Study
Understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems
Undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users

5. Targets for Operating Systems
MUST:
I can describe what is meant by an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)
I can name a range of operating systems (Worksheet 1.1A)
I can describe examples of different operating systems
SHOULD:
I can explain the main features of an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)
I can identify some common similarities and differences between operating systems (1.1.2/3/4 Think IT)
I can identify positive and negative features of two or more operating systems
COULD:
I understand the difference between proprietary and open source software (1.1.2/3/4 Think-IT)
I am able to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different operating systems, choosing which is most suitable for a given scenario

6. Skills Check: Operating Systems
Start Date:
LEVEL 7
My current skills are: (Highlight your starting point above)
Level 5b
I can describe what is meant by an operating system
Level 5a
I can name a range of operating systems
Level 6c
I can describe examples of different operating systems
Level 6b
I can explain the main features of an operating system (worksheet 1.1B)
Level 6a
I can identify some common similarities and differences between operating systems (1.1.2/3/4 Think IT)
I can identify positive and negative features of two or more operating systems
Level 7c
I understand the difference between proprietary and open source software (1.1.2/3/4 Think-IT)
I am able to compare the strengths and weaknesses of different operating systems, choosing which is most suitable for a given scenario
End Date:
I have progressed to : (Highlight your finishing point below)
Level 7

7. Unit 1 Operating systems 1 addroni ____________2 wowsdin____________
Worksheet 1.1A Operating systems anagrams
Solve the anagrams below to identify the names of some well-known operating systems.
1 addroni
____________2 wowsdin____________
3 nuxil____________
4 uxin____________
5 sio____________
6 railsso
____________7 ODS____________
8 cam sox____________

8. Worksheet 1.1B What is an operating system? crossword
Across
4 This is the part of the operating system that allows the user and the computer to communicate with each other.
5 Pieces of software that allow an operating system to communicate with peripheral devices.
6 A series of the most widely used desktop operating systems, made by Microsoft.
8 This open source, Unix-like operating system was originally made by Linus Torvalds.
9 The OS handles the communication to and from this, often using 5 Across
11 A small program that often comes with the OS, which usually performs a task to help with the upkeep of the system.
12 A program that converts program code to machine code. Examples include compilers and interpreters. .
Down
1 This mobile OS is made by Google and its 3 Down is based on 8 Across.
2 The OS manages this, ensuring enough is allocated to each application being used.
3 This is the core part of the operating system, which manages 9 Across. It is the first part to be loaded into 2 Down.
7 The OS looks after this, protecting data. One way it does this is through usernames and passwords.
10 Making things simpler to understand or use by hiding away the complex details. An operating system does this through an API (Application Program Interface).

9. Worksheet 1. 1C Operating systems fact sheet (Accompanies: 1. 1
Worksheet 1.1C Operating systems fact sheet (Accompanies: Think-IT, Think-IT and Think-IT)
Here is some information about common operating systems that you might find useful.
Android
iOS
OSX
Windows 8
Windows 7
Debian
Mint
Fedora
Ubuntu
Developer
Google
Apple
Microsoft
Collaborative: Debian project
Collaborative: Clement Lefebvre +
Red Hat
Canonical
Works on computers and laptops? X
Works on hand- held and mobile devices?
Open Source
X (Mainly)
Family
Linux based
Unix based
Windows
Linux

10. Complete the online test for this topic.

11. Worksheet 1.2A Ranking statements about operating systems
Unit 1
Operating systems
Worksheet 1.2A Ranking statements about operating systems
The following statements are about operating systems. Imagine that you are describing what an operating system is to someone who doesn’t know about computers. Rank the statements in order, by dragging them into position with the most useful statement for you to use in your description at the top.
C. An operating system can be used on different types of computers, such as desktops, laptops, mobile phones.
A. An operating system is a piece of software.
B. One of the jobs of an operating system is managing the hardware in a computer.
D. An operating system allows the user to run different software programs.
E. An operating system provides an interface that allows the user to interact with the computer.

13. MY POSTER

14. Worksheet 1.2B Peer review
Unit 1
Operating systems
Worksheet 1.2B Peer review
Peer review your partner’s poster, by considering how well it meets the following criteria. Circle a number in each case.
Describes different operating systems 1
(Needs work) 2 3 4 5
(Well)
Explains what devices run the operating systems
Explains the similarities between different operating systems
Explains the differences between different operating systems
Provides a well-justified recommendation for Gloria
Two things I really like about the poster are:
But it would be even better if:

15. Complete the online test for this topic.

16. Operating system
BIOS
Driver
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