The scheme of work for Computer for SS1 (Senior Secondary schools one) in Nigeria has been made unified as approved by the ministry of education. Being unified means all schools be it private or government-owned are to adopt the same scheme as it is approved for preparing students for Computer exams in the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination.
The government-approved scheme of work for SS1 Computer for all topics is now available on our platform. This unified (used in all states) scheme of work covers all topics ranging from first term to third term which starts with introduction and revision of the previous term, midterm breaks, revision, examination, and vacation.
The SS1 Computer scheme of work government-approved subjects for all primary schools in Nigeria makes this scheme of work very important. It is the government revised scheme for all topics for SS1 Computer and it is applicable to all states. That is, schools (Private and government-owned) operating in all states in Nigeria are advised to make use of this scheme of work as it contains the approved curriculum.
A vector silhouette illustration of a busy computer room with four desktop PCs occupied with students. A young woman stands to the side holding a laptop at her waist.
Computer is a compulsory subject because they form the core foundation of development for students in secondary school level up to the higher institution. It is required amongst other subjects as an important subject combination in JAMB.
The SS1 Computer scheme of work seen here is the latest revised unified scheme of work according to the Ministry of Education. It is applicable in all states, it is the approved scheme for all Senior Secondary school levels that must be compulsorily adopted by all schools in Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Anambra, Delta state and all states in Nigeria be it private or public schools because it is from the scheme of work that WAEC questions in Computer are curled out from.
The government-approved SS1 Computer scheme of work here, states all the topics to be treated and how they should be taught. Teaching students in secondary schools require deep explanation and practical examples, that is, teachers need to be more practical in their teaching. Nowadays, audio-visual means are now being adopted by majorly private schools in teaching SS1 Computer as it helps the students better assimilate and recollect what has been taught.
SS1 Computer scheme of work here also highlights the time frame given to cover each subject because it is the government’s directive that all schools finish the academic session within the same time frame hence the need to cover all topics within the stipulated period which is usually within 11 to 12 weeks.
The government-approved scheme of work for SS1 Computer is the same as the scheme of work used by all states. Say, for instance, the federal government-approved scheme of work SS1 Computer is the same as the scheme of work used in the southern, eastern, and northern part of Nigeria.
In this post, we shall cover the followings:
- The government approved a unified scheme of work for SS1 Computer for 2025
- The unified scheme of work for Computer for SS1 (2025)
- Govt. approved scheme of work for SS1 Computer for all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, Abuja.
- Government-approved scheme of work for SS1 Computer first term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for SS1 Computer 2nd term.
- Government-approved scheme of work for SS1 Computer 3rd term.
Having listed the available SS1 Computer scheme of work for 2025/2026 academic session, I will be providing the full scheme below. All you need to do is identify the subject you need and make do with the information for your personal consumption.
Government Approved Scheme of Work for SS1 Computer 1st Term to 3rd Term 2025/2026 Session
COMPUTER SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – FIRST TERM
- FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER Constituents of a computer
- Hardware: System unit, Peripherals
- Software: System software, Application software Characteristics of a computer with computer
Terminology
- DATA AND INFORMATION Definitions of data and information Examples of data and information Differences between data and information How the computer processes data
Diagrammatic representation of a computer
- COMPUTATION DEVICE (PRE-COMPUTER AGE TO 19TH CENTURY)
The Abacus
Features, components, and uses Napier’s Bone
Features, components, and uses Slide Rule
Features, components, and uses
Pascal’s Calculator, Leibnitz multipliers, Jacquards Loom Charles Babbage
Difference and Analytic engine, Augusta Ada Byron, Hollerith Census machine,
Punched cards, Burroughs, the comptometer, and the cash register.
- COMPUTING DEVICES II (20TH CENTURY TO DATE)
Atanasoff Berry Computer, Electronic Numerical integrator, and calculator
Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer Universal Automatic Computer
Desktop Personal Computer Laptops and Notebooks
Difference between laptop and Notebooks Other forms of portable devices.
COMPUTER SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – SECOND TERM
INPUT DEVICES: Definition Types
The computer keyboard: Types, Functions, commands The mouse: Type, function, features, etc
Pointing stick, joystick, trackball, bar code reader, optical character recognition,
magnetic ink character recognition etc.
OUTPUT DEVICES: Definition Monitor: Types of monitor Types of screen display
Printers: Functions of printers, types of printer Speakers
Plotters
Video graphic cards and sound cards etc
COMPUTER SYSTEM SOFTWARE: Definitions,
types, categories of application packages
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES: Definitions, different levels of programming languages, advantages, and disadvantages of the different levels of programming language.
FIFTH-GENERATION PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
COMPUTER SCHEME OF WORK 2025 – THIRD TERM
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: Definition of I.C.T,
types of I.C.T
Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Data Networks, information system, and satellite communications.
- APPLICATION AREAS OF C.T
Tele-conferencing, Telepresence, Telecommuting, video conferencing, telecommunication and networking, multimedia message services, instant messaging
- C.T BASED GADGETS
- BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS – Booting, Description of the booting process, types of booting, components of the windows desktop. Practical’s on another simple basic computer
- WORD PROCESSING – Definitions, examples of Word Processor features of Word Processor
- PRESENTATION PACKAGE – Definitions, examples of a presentation package, features of Word Processor using the presentation
I hope this has been helpful, especially for school owners, teachers, parents, and guardians who need it for the personal tutoring of their wards. The SS1 Computer scheme of work 2025 is government approved for all subjects taught at the elementary stage (primary school) for 2025 so if you have any questions as regards the subject matter please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will respond accordingly.