JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Computer Studies

If you are preparing to write Computer Studies in the JAMB UTME, using the right study materials can make your preparation easier. The recommended books can help you understand the topics in the JAMB Computer Studies syllabus and give you more materials to study and practise with before the examination.

JAMB has provided a list of recommended books for Computer Studies which candidates can use alongside the syllabus and past questions. These books cover different areas of Computer Studies and can help you revise the topics you are expected to know for the examination.

Below, we have provided the JAMB recommended textbooks for Computer Studies, followed by some reading tips to help you make better use of the materials during your preparation.

JAMB Recommended Books for Computer Studies

• A Textbook for Year 11 – Bibhya Sharma, Shaveen Singh & Vijay Singh. Publisher: Technology and Employment Skills Training Ministry of Education, Fiji.
• Addan Emmanuel (2013). My Computer for Senior Secondary Schools 1, 2, 3 with Practical Training CD. Valueplus Publication Limited.
• Adebisi, A. J. (2013). Fundamentals of Computer Studies. Nigeria: Expert Consults.
• Adedapo, F. O., Mitchell, A. S. and Agunbiade, D. A. Online with Computer Senior Secondary 2. Rasmed Publications.
• Brookshear, J. G. (1991). Computer Science: An Overview. Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Co. Inc.
• Chiemeke, Stella C., Souley Boukari and Olumide B. Longe. Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Schools. University Press Plc.
• Doyle, S. (1995). Computer Studies for You. USA: Nelson Thomas Ltd., 2nd Edition.
• Driscoll, T. & Dolden, R. (1998). Computer Studies and Information Technology (The Motivate Series). Nigeria: Macmillan Education.
• Henderson, P. (1987). Modern Introductory Computer Science. In Proceedings of the Eighteenth SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education.
• HiiT@School. Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Education. HiiT.
• Ojo, D. J. (2018). Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination on Data Processing: Past Questions and Answers (2014–2020). TONAD Publishers Limited. Theory, Objectives and Practical.
• Otuka, J. O. E., Akande, A. F. and Iginla, S. I. (2019). New Computer Studies 1–3. LearnAfrica.
• Senior School Certificate Examinations/National Examination Council (SSCE/NECO). Past Questions and Answers on Computer Studies (Theory/Objectives).
• Sloan, R. H. & Troy, P. (2008). CS 0.5: A Better Approach to Introductory Computer Science for Majors. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 40(1), 271–275.

Reading Tips for JAMB Computer Studies

Simply having the recommended books is not enough. You need to use them properly during your preparation. Here are some tips that can help:

• Start with the JAMB Computer Studies syllabus and use it to know the topics you need to cover.
• Choose one or two of the recommended textbooks as your main study materials instead of trying to read every book from cover to cover.
• Take short notes while studying and pay attention to definitions, computer terms, processes and important concepts.
• Practise JAMB past questions regularly after studying each topic.
• Review questions you answered incorrectly and go back to the relevant topic to understand your mistakes.
• Give enough attention to practical aspects of Computer Studies where they are included in your syllabus.
• Revise regularly instead of waiting until a few days before the examination.

The JAMB recommended books for Computer Studies can serve as useful study materials as you prepare for the UTME. Make sure you also follow the syllabus and practise past questions so that your preparation covers the areas you are expected to know.

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