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The NECO Computer Studies Syllabus 2026/2027 covers fundamental hardware, software, and practical topics, including logic circuits (AND, OR, NOT), data handling, operating systems, Networking, and the system development life cycle (SDLC). The examination consists of theory (Paper I) and practical (Paper II) assessments, requiring knowledge of tools like word processors, spreadsheets, and databases.

The NECO Computer Studies syllabus aims to equip students with foundational knowledge in computing, develop practical IT skills, and foster problem-solving abilities. It focuses on understanding computer hardware, software, networking, and the ethical use of technology, preparing candidates for both academic progression and practical application in the modern digital age.

Marking Scheme

Paper 1

Paper 1 is your first round, you’ve got 50 multiple-choice questions coming your way, and you’ve got to answer them all in just one hour. That’s a lot of brain power packed into a short time frame, but don’t worry, you’ve got this, each correct answer will earn you a ½ mark which sums up paper 1 to a total of 25 marks.

Paper 2

You will face five essay questions, but here’s the twist: you only need to answer three of them. That gives you a bit of flexibility to show off your knowledge and writing skills. You’ve still got just one hour, so make every word count. This paper is worth 30 marks in total, so aim high!

Paper 3

Paper 3 is the practical showcase. This is where you get to tighten your belt as the practical assessment will determine your success. For school candidates, it’s all about putting your practical skills to the test. Private candidates, don’t worry, the examiner has something for you too: a chance to show off your knowledge of practical work. You will have two hours to answer three questions and earn yourself 45 marks.


NECO COMPUTER STUDIES SYLLABUS
SNTOPICSOBJECTIVES
1COMPUTER EVOLUTION1.1 Computing Devices I (Precomputing age- 19th century)
(i)Features , components and uses of early computing devices:
– Abacus;
– Slide Rule ;
– Napier’s bone;
– Pascal’s calculator;
– Leibniz multiplier;
– Jacquard loom;
– Charles Babbage’s analytical engine;
– Hollerith Census Machine;
– Burrough’s Machine.
(ii)Contribution of each of the founder of these devices to
modern
computers.

1.2 Computing Devices II (20th century to date)
Features, components and uses of: -ENIAC
-EDVAC
-UNIVAC 1
-Desktop Personal
Computers
-Laptop and Notebook computers -Palmtop.
2FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING2.1 Overview of Computing System
– Definition of a Computer; – Two main constituents
of a Computer
– Computer hardware;
– Computer software
– Classification and examples of hardware and software.
– Functional parts of a computer

Characteristics of Computers
– Electronic in nature;
– Accuracy;
– Speed;
– Interactive etc.
2.2 Data and Information
– Definition and examples of data and information;
– Differences between data and information.
3COMPUTER ETHICS AND HUMAN ISSUE3.1 Security and Ethics
1. Sources of security breaches:
– Virus, worms and Trojan horses;
– Poor implementation of network;
– Poor implementation or
lack of ICT policies;
– Carelessness- giving out personal and vital information on
the net without careful screening.
– Hackers, spammers etc
2. Preventive measures
– Use of antivirus software e.g. Norton, McAfee, Avast, etc
– Use of firewall;
– Exercising care in giving out vital and personal
information
– Encryption
– Proper Network Implementation and Policy
– Using sites with web certificates
– Exercising care in opening email
attachments
3. Legal Issues
-Copyright (software copyright)
-ownership right to
-text;
-images;
-audio; -video
-Privacy of audio and video software -Cyber crimes
-identity theft;
-internet fraud
-Hacking



4COMPUTER HARDWARE4.1 Input devices
Definition and examples of input devices
The use of keyboard, mouse, scanner, joystick, light pen, etc
Classification of keys on the keyboard into
Function, Numeric,
Alphabetic
-Cursor keys
-Features, function and operation of the mouse -Differences in
keyboard, mouse, light pen and scanner

4.2 Output Devices
-Definition and examples -Output devices: monitor, printer,
speaker, plotter – Type, features and uses. -Differences between
input and output devices -Similarities and differences in inkjet,
laser and line printer

4.3 Central Processing Unit
Components of C.P.U.: Arithmetic and logic unit, control unit
Function of ALU and Control Unit

4.4 Memory Unit
Types of Memory Unit: Primary And Secondary memory
-Components of Primary memory unit: ROM and
RAM
Differences and uses of
ROM and RAM
Examples of Secondary memory devices: floppy disk, hard disk,
compact disk(CD), flash disk, digital video-disk(DVD) Unit of
storage in memory devices: bits, nibble, bytes, kilobytes,
megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes Interconversion of unit of storage.
-Comparative study of auxiliary storage devices in respect of their
size, speed and technology

4.5 Logic Circuits
-Definition, types and uses of standard logic gate:
AND, NOT, OR
Symbols of AND, NOT, OR gates
-Construction of truth table for standard logic gates
-Differences between AND,
NOT, OR gates
-NAND and NOR as
alternative logic gates should be treated
Construction of Truth Table for NAND and NOR
Construction of a simple comparator with -XOR(
Exclusive OR)
-NOR gate

5COMPUTER SOFTWARE5.1 System Software
(i) Definition and types of software
– System software
– Application software
(ii) System software and their examples
– Operating System e.g. MS Windows
– Translator e.g. Compiler
– Tools/ Utility e.g. Antivirus
(iii) Examples of Operating
System
– MS Windows
– Linux
– UNIX
– MS-DOS etc
Examples of Translators
Assemblers
Compilers
Interpreters
v) Examples of Utility

5.2 Operating System
Editor
Anti-virus etc

Definition, types, examples and function of Operating System
Graphic User
Interface(GUI)
GUI (MS Windows,
Linux, etc)
Command line (MS
DOS, UNIX, etc

5.3 Application Software
(i) Definition and types of application software
(ii) Common Application Packages and their examples
– Word processing(MS Windows)
– Spreadsheet(MS Excel)
– Database(MS Access)
– Graphics
(iii) Packages for spreadsheet purpose
– Accounting software
– Payroll program
– Banking software
– Education management software
– Statistical packages
6COMPUTER APPLICATION6.1 Word Processing
(i)Definition and examples of word processing and word
processor -MS Word -Wordstar
-WordPerfect
(ii)Features of Word Processing programs in general.
(iii)Application areas of Word Processing programs
-Office
-Publishing -Journalism
-Education, etc.
(iv) Features of MS Word
(v) Steps in activating and exiting MS Word
(vi) Basic operations in MS Word
-Create
-Edit
-Save
-Retrieve
-Print
-Close
(vii) Further operations in MS Word
-move
-copy
-cut
-use of different
Types and sizes of fonts
-formatting
-justifying
-search/explore
-spell checking
-file merging, etc

6.2 Spreadsheet
(i) Definition and examples of spreadsheet program
-VisiCALC
-MS Excel
-SuperCALC
-Autocad, etc
(ii)Feature of spreadsheet program
(iii)Application areas of Spreadsheet programs:
-Accounting
-Statistical calculation
-Student result, etc
(iv)Features of MS Excel Environment
-status bar
-menu bar
-formula bar, etc
(v)Definition of basic terms in MS Excel
-worksheet
-workbook
-cells
-cell ranges
(vi)Data types in Excel
-Number
-Labels
-Formula
(vii)Basic operation in Excel
-Data Entry
-Saving
-Retrieve
Copy
-Move
(viii)Arithmetic calculations using formula and built-in function
(ix)Additional operation in Excel
-Editing
-Formatting
-Printing
-Drawing charts, etc

6.3 Database
(i)Definition of database and database packages
(ii)Examples of database packages
-Dbase IV,
-Foxbase
-MS Access
-Oracle, etc
(iii)Basic terms in Database
-File
-Record
-Field
-Key
(iv)Types of database organization methods and their features
-Hierarchical
-Network
-Relational
(v)Features of database format
-Files designed as tables
-Tables comprise row and columns
-Row containing related information about a record.
-Column containing specific type of information about a field.
(vi)Steps in creating database
-define the structure
-indicate field type(numeric,character, data,text, etc)
enter data
-save data
(vii)Basic operations on already created database.
Database
-searching
-modifying
-sorting
-reporting

6.4 Graphics
(i)Definition of Graphics
(ii)Examples of Graphics packages
-Paint
-Harvard graphics
-Photoshop
-Coreldraw, etc
(iii)Features in activating and existing Coreldraw
(iv)Simple design using Coreldraw
-Business card
-School logo
-National flag
-Invitation card
-Certification, etc

6.5 Presentation package
(i)Definition of presentation package
(ii)Examples of presentation package
-MS PowerPoint, etc
(iii)Features of PowerPoint environment
(iv)Steps in activating and exiting PowerPoint
(v)PowerPoint operation
-create new presentation
-insert pictures, text, graphs
-animated contents
-add new slide
-save presentation
-run slide show
-print presentation
-close presentation
7MANAGING COMPUTER FILES7.1 Concept of Computer Files
(i)Definition of some terms
-computer file
-record
-field
-data item
(ii)Types of data item
-numeric
-alphabetic
-alphanumeric
(iii)File structure organisation (Data item—record-file—database)
(iv)Types of file organization
-serial
-sequential
-indexed
-random
(v) Methods of accessing files
-serial
-sequential
-random
(vi) File classification
-master file
-transaction file
-reference file
(vii)Criteria for classifying files:
-nature of content(program and data)
-organisation method
-storage medium

7.2 Handling Computer File
(i)Basic operation on computer files
-file
-delete
-retrieve
-insert
-copy
-view
-update
-open
-close
(ii) Effect of file insecurity
(iii)Causes of data loss
(iv)Methods of file security
(v)Differences between computer files and manual files
(vi)Advantages of computer files
(vii)Disadvantages of computer files
8BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS8.1 Booting and shutting down process
(i) Description and types of booting process
(ii)Types of booting process
(iii)Steps involved in booting a computer
(iv)Identification of features on a desktop

8.2 Computer Data Conversion
(i)Definition of registers, address, bus
(ii)Types and functions of registers: MDR,CIR, SCR
(iii)Differences between register and main memory
(iv)Steps involved in how a computer converts data to required
information (Input-Process-Output)
(v)Factors affecting speed of data transfer:
-bus speed;
-bus width.
9INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY(ICT)9.1 Communication Systems
i)What‘ICT’ acronym stands for.
(ii) Types of ICT

9.2 Application areas of ICT
(i)Application Areas of ICT include the following:
-Teleconferencing
-Video conferencing
-Telecommuting
-Telecomputing
-Messaging
-Information search, retrieval and archival.
(ii)ICT based gadgets and their operations

9.3 Internet
(i)Definition of Internet and some Internet terms:
-Homepage
-Browse
-Browser
-Chatroom
-Cybercafe
-HTTP
-HTML
-ISP
-Webpage
-Website,etc
(ii)Types of internet browsers
(iii)Features of Internet browsers
(iv)Types of Internet services

9.4 Electronic Mail(e-mail)Services
(i)Definition of electronic mail
(ii)E-mail Services:
(iii)Steps involved in creating e-mail account
(iv)Steps involved in opening mail box
(v)Features in an e-mail address.
(vi)Definition and steps involved in chatting

9.5 Networking
(i)Definition of a Computer Network
(ii)Types of Network
(iii) Network topology
(iv)Network devices
(v)Advantages of Networking

9.6 Introduction to Worldwide web (W.W.W.)
(i)What is the ‘W.W.W.’ acronym stands for
(ii)Brief history of W.W.W.
(iii)Basic terminologies:
-W.W.W.
-website
-webpage
-homepage
-protocol, etc
(iv)Protocol
-HTTP
-HTML
(v)Uses/benefits of www
(vi)Navigating through websites
(vii)Difference between e-mail and website address features:
e.g.www.waeconline.org and waec@yahoo.com
(viii)Software for web development.

9.7 Cables and Connectors
(i)Types of Network Cables and Connectors
(ii)Types of Computer Cables and Connector
10DEVELOPING PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS4.1 Input devices
Definition and examples of input devices
The use of keyboard, mouse, scanner, joystick, light pen, etc
Classification of keys on the keyboard into
Function, Numeric,
Alphabetic
-Cursor keys
-Features, function and operation of the mouse -Differences in
keyboard, mouse, light pen and scanner

4.2 Output Devices
-Definition and examples -Output devices: monitor, printer,
speaker, plotter – Type, features and uses. -Differences between
input and output devices -Similarities and differences in inkjet,
laser and line printer

4.3 Central Processing Unit
Components of C.P.U.: Arithmetic and logic unit, control unit
Function of ALU and Control Unit

4.4 Memory Unit
Types of Memory Unit: Primary and Secondary memory
-Components of Primary memory unit: ROM and
RAM
Differences and uses of
ROM and RAM
Examples of Secondary memory devices: floppy disk, hard disk,
compact disk(CD), flash disk, digitalvideo-disk(DVD) Unit of
storage in memory devices: bits, nibble, bytes, kilobytes,
megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes Interconversion of unit of storage.
-Comparative study of auxiliary storage devices in respect of their
size, speed and technology

4.5 Logic Circuits
-Definition, types and uses of standard logic gate:
AND, NOT, OR
Symbols of AND, NOT, OR gates
-Construction of truth table for standard logic gates
-Differences between AND,
NOT, OR gates
-NAND and NOR as
alternative logic gates should be treated
Construction of Truth Table for NAND and NOR
Construction of a simple comparator with -XOR(
Exclusive OR)
-NOR gate

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NECO Physical Education Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbooks

 By Syllabus2026  February 11, 2026  NECO Syllabus 2026  0 Comments

The NECO Physical Education Syllabus 2026: focuses on deepening understanding of human kinetics, advanced sports rules, health education, and fitness principles. Key topics include anatomy/physiology (skeletal and muscular systems), coaching/officiating skills, nutrition, safety education, and training programs to enhance performance, as detailed in this Scribd document.

The NECO Physical Education syllabus aims to equip candidates with comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and positive attitudes toward physical fitness, health, and sports. Key goals include fostering an understanding of movement, promoting healthy lifestyles, improving motor skills, and developing mental and social skills through sports engagement.

Marking Scheme

Paper 1: Multiple-Choice

This paper is all about speed and accuracy. You’ll face 50 multiple-choice questions, each with a single correct answer. You have 50 minutes to finish, which means you get about a minute for each question. If you know your stuff, this should be a great opportunity to rack up 50 marks. The best advice here is to stay calm, and read each question carefully.

Paper 2: Short Essays

This paper is broad; It has four sections, each covering a different aspect of physical education. Here’s the breakdown:

Section A: Athletics, ball games, and racket games. This section has three questions, and you’ll pick two to answer. Each question is worth 10 marks, for a total of 20 marks.

  • Section B: Foundations of physical education. You’ll have two questions and will answer one. This section is worth 10 marks.
  • Section C: Basic human anatomy and physiology in physical education. Similar setup to Section B: two questions, answer one for 10 marks.

Section D: Sports administration and competitions. Just like Sections B and C, you answer one question for 10 marks.
So that’s a total of 50 marks for Paper 2. You have 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete this paper. The key here is to manage your time well. Don’t Section B: Foundations of physical education. You’ll have two questions and will answer one. This section is worth 10 marks.

Section C: Basic human anatomy and physiology in physical education. Similar setup to Section B: two questions, answer one for 10 marks.too long on any one question, and make sure to fully answer each one.

Paper 3: Practical Examination

Paper 3 is the practical examination where you need to show what you can do. This paper is broken into four sections, each focusing on different practical skills:

Section A: Athletics (Track and Field events). There are three questions, and you’ll answer two. Each question is worth 25 marks, giving you a total of 50 marks.

  • Section B: Ball games. You answer one question out of two, for 20 marks.
  • Section C: Racket games. Same setup as Section B: one question out of two, also for 20 marks.
  • Section D: Gymnastics. Here, you answer one out of two questions, each worth 10 marks.

For Paper 3, the total is 100 marks, and each candidate gets up to 2 minutes (120 seconds) to display their gymnastics. Just remember to stay focused and give your best effort during these practical assessments. They are designed to test not just your knowledge but your practical skills as well.      

NECO Physical Education Syllabus 2026/2027

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SNTOPICSOBJECTIVES
1Principle of Philosophy of Physical Education1.1 Philosophy of Physical Education
(a)Principles and philosophies of founding fathers
(b) Changes in concept of physical Education
(c) Education of the physical and education through the physical1.2 Physical education ideologies
(a) nationalism and patriotism in physical education and sport.
(b) national ideologies1.3 Recreation
(a) Definition and importance
(b) Types of recreational activities
(i) indoor
(ii) outdoor
(c) Recreational activities: Walking, jogging, swimming, cycling,
playing musical instruments, table tennis, camping etc.
(d) Differences between recreational activities and lifetime sports.1.4 Intramural and Extramural activities And tournament
(a) Definitions of
(i) intramural activities
(ii) extramural activities
(b) Benefit of intramural and extramural activities
(c) (i) Definition of tournament
(ii) Types of tournament1.5 Traditional sports in West Africa
(a) Origin of traditional sports in West
Africa countries
(b) types of traditional sports in respective different
West African Countries
(c) values of traditional sports1.6 Greek Festivals and The Olympic
Games
(a) Greek Festivals:
(i) Usthman, Pythian, Nemean and Olympian
(ii) Ancient Olympic Games
(b) The modern Olympic Games
2National and International Sport Competition2.1. Sports Championship at national level
(a) organization and administration

2.2 Types of championship
(a) national championship organized by different sports
associations/federations
(b) national championship organized by corporate organizations
(c) the national sports festival

2.3 Institutional sports
(a) the universities games
(b) the polytechnic games
(c) colleges of education games
(d) national school sports federation
International Competitions
(a) The F.I.F.A World Cup
(b) The Olympic/Paralympic Games
(c) Commonwealth Games
(d) All Africa Games
(e) world Athletics Championship
(f) World Swimming Championship

4. The All African Games
(a) history of All Africa Games
(b) reasons for disparity in the timing of the games
(c) history and activities of supreme
Council of sports in African (SCSA)
3Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology3.1. Skeletal System
(a) main parts and functions of the human skeleton
(b) bones and joints involved in movement.

3.2 Nervous System
(a) the brain
(b) the spinal cord
(c) the nerves

3. Circulatory System
(a) the hearts muscle
(b) effects of exercise on the heart
(c) the blood circulation
(d) function of blood
(e) types of blood circulation

3.4 Respiratory System
(a) the trachea, lungs and nose
(b) the functions
(c) types of respiration
(d) aerobic and anaerobic sports

3.5 Skeletal muscles
(a) major muscles of the body
(b) types of muscle contraction
(c) muscle cramp, cause, prevention and first aid.

3.6 Somatotype
(a) description of the various body type
(b) relationship between body type and physical activities and sports

3.7 Posture
(a) correct posture
(b) postural defects
4Practice of Athletics, Games and Dance4.1 Athletics (Track and Field Events) A. Track Events
(a) Short distance races (sprints) 50m, 100m, 200m, 400, hurdles
and relay races.
(b)Sprint start: bullet/bunch. medium and elongated
(c) relay races
(d)hurdle events (high and low)
(i) middle race (800m, 1,500m, country
(iii) long distance races (3,00m, 5,000, 10,000m) and marathon
(iv) phases of running
(v) rules and regulations
(vi) officiating

(ii) 3000 steeple chance cross country
(iii) long distance races (3,00m, 5,000, 10,000m) and marathon
(iv) phases of running
(v) rules and regulations
(vi) officiating

4.2 Field Events
(i) throwing events: discus, javelin and shot put
(ii) jumps: high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault
(i) equipment and specification
(ii) techniques
(iii) rules and regulations
(iv) officiating

4. 4. Games A. Ball games
(i) (a) football
(b) basketball
(c) volleyball
(d) hockey
(e) handball
(ii) rules and regulations of each game
(iii) Officiating

4.5 Racket games
(a) tennis
(b) table tennis
(c) badminton

(i) Specification of court/table of all games;
(ii) types of equipment used;
(iii) skills involved in each game;
(iv) rules and regulations
(v) officiating

4.6 Traditional dances
(a) dances from the regions of each country
(b) costumes for various dances
(c) types of traditional dance and dance step
5Physical Fitness and Conditioning5.1 Physical fitness
(a) Definition of physical fitness
(b) Components of physical fitness
(c) Examples of health related and performance/skill related
components of physical fitness
(d) Benefits of physical activity, exercise and physical fitness

5.2 Health and Personal hygiene
(a) importance of health in physical education
(b) care of the body
(c) sportswear
6Drug, Nutrition and Sport6.1 Nutrition
(a) classes of food nutrients
(b) balanced diet
(c) dietary consideration in sports

6.2 Drug in sports
(a) meaning of drug
(b) types of drug
(c) drug use and misuse
(d) the effect of drug on sports performance

6.3 Sports injuries
(a) Common sports injuries
(i) dislocation
(ii) sprain
(iii) strain
(iv) fracture
(v) bruise
(vi) cramp

(b) First aid and first aid box
(i) Special conditions and solutions that require first aid
(ii) Sportswear

6. 4 Corrective and adapted physical education programme
(a) Definitions
(b) Categories of people with special needs
(c) Corrective exercise
(d) Activities for the special needs
(e) Social and emotional problems of the special needs:
Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, drowning shock, fainting, muscle fatigue
7Sport Administration7.1 Administrative structure/functions of sports at national,
regional/state and local government level.

7.2 Administrative structure/function of sports at institution level.

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