CBSE · Class 9 · Information Technology · Syllabus
CBSE Class 9 Information Technology Syllabus, Units & Marks
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What is the CBSE Class 9 Information Technology syllabus?
CBSE Class 9 Information Technology is organised into 6 units. The full unit list, the topics inside each one and the exam pattern are below, taken from the syllabus we teach to.
CBSE Class 9 Information Technology unit list
| Unit | Topic |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Part A, Employability Skills |
| Unit 2 | Unit 1: Introduction to IT-ITeS Industry |
| Unit 3 | Unit 2: Data Entry & Keyboarding Skills |
| Unit 4 | Unit 3: Digital Documentation |
| Unit 5 | Unit 4: Electronic Spreadsheet |
| Unit 6 | Unit 5: Digital Presentation |
| Total | 6 units |
What each unit covers
Part A, Employability Skills
- Unit 1: Communication Skills-I
- Unit 2: Self-Management Skills-I
- Unit 3: ICT Skills-I (Basic Information and Communication Technology Skills)
- Unit 4: Entrepreneurial Skills-I
- Unit 5: Green Skills-I
Unit 1: Introduction to IT-ITeS Industry
- Introduction to IT and ITeS, BPO services
- BPM industry in India
- Structure of the IT-BPM industry
- Applications of IT in home computing, everyday life, library, workplace, education, entertainment, communication, business
- Applications of IT in science and engineering, banking, insurance, marketing, health care
- IT in government and public service
- Identifying and listing various IT-enabled services
Unit 2: Data Entry & Keyboarding Skills
- Keyboarding skills and types of keys on keyboard (numeric keypad, home keys, guide keys)
- Typing and deleting text; typing ergonomics
- Positioning and allocation of fingers on four rows of keys
- Pointing device, mouse and mouse operations
- Introduction to Rapid Typing Tutor and touch typing technique
- User interface of typing tutor; lesson editor
- Calculating typing speed and typing rhythm
Unit 3: Digital Documentation
- Introduction to word processing and word processor window parts
- Creating, opening, saving and closing a document; document views
- Editing, undo/redo, cut, copy, paste, select (non-consecutive and vertical block), find and replace
- Spelling & grammar check; synonyms and thesaurus; non-printing characters
- Formatting text, case, superscript/subscript, font colour, highlighting
- Formatting paragraphs, indent, align, bullets and numbering, borders and background
- Page formatting, page layout/styles, page breaks, headers/footers, page numbers, columns, inserting images/shapes/special characters
- Creating and working with tables, insert/delete rows & columns, split/merge, copy/move tables
- Print options, print preview, printing all/single/multiple pages
- Mail merge, main document, data source, merging and printing letters
Unit 4: Electronic Spreadsheet
- Introduction to spreadsheet application; starting Calc and its parts
- Worksheet, rows, columns, cell and cell address; range of cells (row, column, row & column range)
- Data types, labels, values, formula; entering data
- Formulas, mathematical operators, simple calculations, formulas with cell addresses
- Basic functions, SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT
- Formatting data, dialog boxes, decimal places, labels, scientific, time, alignment
- Fill handle, number series and copying formulas
- Cell referencing, relative, mixed and absolute referencing
- Charts, importance, types, creating and inserting charts
Unit 5: Digital Presentation
- Concept, elements and characteristics of an effective presentation
- Introduction to presentation software (Impress); parts of the presentation window
- Creating a presentation using template/wizard; selecting slide layout; saving (including PDF), running slide show
- Working with slides, insert, duplicate, copy, move, delete, rename; workspace views (Normal, Outline, Notes, Slide Sorter)
- Formatting text and applying custom animation; text alignment, bullets and numbering
- Creating and using tables in presentations; cell/row/column selection, borders and background
- Inserting and formatting images (from file and gallery), moving/resizing/rotating, drawing graphic objects, grouping/ungrouping
- Slide masters and adding slide transitions
Exam pattern
Total 100 marks: Theory 50 + Practical 50. Theory comprises Employability Skills (10 marks) and Subject-Specific Skills (40 marks). Practical 50 marks: Practical Examination 15, Written Test 10, Viva Voce 10 (Practical Work total 35) + Project Work/Field Visit with Practical File/Student Portfolio 10 and Viva Voce 5 (Project total 15).
Practical and project work
Practical component is 50 marks. Hands-on lab work in LibreOffice Writer, Calc and Impress plus typing practice in Rapid Typing Tutor. Assessment includes a practical examination, a written test, viva voce, and a project/field visit with a maintained practical file/student portfolio. Approximately 106 hours of practical work versus 44 hours of theory across the subject-specific units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there in CBSE Class 9 Information Technology?+
CBSE Class 9 Information Technology is organised into 6 units.
What is the exam pattern for CBSE Class 9 Information Technology?+
Total 100 marks: Theory 50 + Practical 50. Theory comprises Employability Skills (10 marks) and Subject-Specific Skills (40 marks). Practical 50 marks: Practical Examination 15, Written Test 10, Viva Voce 10 (Practical Work total 35) + Project Work/Field Visit with Practical File
Is there a practical exam in CBSE Class 9 Information Technology?+
Practical component is 50 marks. Hands-on lab work in LibreOffice Writer, Calc and Impress plus typing practice in Rapid Typing Tutor. Assessment includes a practical examination, a written test, viva voce, and a project/field visit with a maintained practical file/student portfo