E-world -Computer Science for ICSE Class 8 By Pearson

Aimed at students of classes 6 – 8, e-world ICSE Edition is a series written in a lucid and student-friendly style. The books present key concepts

pertaining to Computer Science education in a comprehensive and detailed manner. Care has been taken to include information about the latest

technological developments in the field of computers. Performing various tasks in Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 has been taught in a

stepwise and systematic manner. The programming concepts and fundamentals have been presented with numerous example codes and test

runs, thereby making tie books conducive for self-study. All tie topics have been explained with suitable screenshots, figures, diagrams and

tables, wherever appropriate. With a variety of questions and chapter-end exercises, the books provide the necessary and required emphasis on

the hands-on and practical aspects to the subject.

Features

• Chapter Focus at the beginning of each chapter defines the goals of study

• Info hub provides interesting add-on information related to the topic at hand

• Be a Techie provides guidance to students for practical application of the knowledge gained

• Tech Bytes at the end of the chapter presents all the new and important terms with their definitions

• Bits to Remember provides a quick summary of all the concepts learnt in the chapter

• Assessment Zone contains questions, both objective as well as subjective, to test the understanding level of the students

• Crossword Zone features a word puzzle to serve as a tool for revision of each chapter in a fun-filled way

• Lab Zone lists ample practical hands-on exercises for further honing the skills required for researching and programming

• Image Study, a unique feature in every chapter, is designed to improve the observation and analytical skills of the students

• Activities and Projects at the end of the books are additional hands-on exercises to strengthen the understanding to hone computer skills

• Sample Test Papers are provided at the end of the books for additional practice and revision

Table of Contents1. Operating System

Basics of Operating System

History of Operating System

Need and structure of an Operating System

Advantages and Functions of an Operating

System

User Interface of Operating System

Types of Operating System

Major Operating System

Mobile Operating System

2. Spreadsheets—Functions and Charts

Elements of a Formula

Range

Operators

AutoSum Feature

Functions

Writing a Formula

Error Results

Basic Operations in Microsoft Excel

Charts in Microsoft Excel

3. Algorithms and Flowcharts

Algorithms

Benefits and Pitfalls of Algorithms

Examples of Algorithms

Flowcharts and their Symbols

Benefits and Pitfalls of Flowcharts

Conditional Statements

4. Basics of Programming

Needs and Features of a Program

Steps for Writing a Program

Efficiency of a Program

I/O Screen Design

Bugs and Debugging

Programming Concepts to Remember

Basics of a Computer Language

Object-Oriented Programming

5. Introduction to C++

Fundamentals for Writing a C++ Program

Writing Programs using C++

Flow of Control

Iteration Statements or Looping Statements

in C++

6. Introduction to Java using BlueJ

To Learn the Basic Construct of a Java

Program

Fundamentals for Writing a BlueJ Program

To Learn to Compile and Execute it

7. App Development

Introduction

Categorisation of Applications

Working of Apps

Development of Simple Apps

8. Networks

Advantages and Types of Computer

Networks

Network Topologies

Protocols−HTTP, TCPIIP, FTP, POP,

IMAP, SMTP and PPP

Network Devices

Internet Terms

Cloud Computing

Shared Drives

Web 2.0 Tools

9. Functions in QBasic

Functions and Subroutines

Built-in Functions

Numeric Functions—ABS, INT, SQR, SGN,

FIX, CINT

String Functions—CONCATENATION,

LEN, LEFT$, RIGHT$, MID$, LCASE$,

UCASE$, STRING$, SPACE$, TAB and

INSTR

Conversion Functions—CHR$, ASC, STR$

and VAL

Loop Utilities

Series Programming

While-Wend Loop

Nested Loop

Patterns with Spaces

Activities and Projects

Sample Test Paper