Abstract
In the lower secondary edutation, "Computer Literacy" in USA, "Computer Studies" in UK, and "Informatik" in FRG are taken up as research materials. Computer Literacy is a required subject in Texas, Computer Studies an elective subject in Southern Examining Group, and Informatik a required elective subject for Realschule in Bayern. Next, the objectives and contents of these subjects are classified into generally accepted categories, i.e., Knowledge, Skill and Attitude; Hardware, Software and Social Aspect, and then analyzed. Among the objectives, the fundamental knowledge of computer is required by all three countries. The proportion of Attitude in USA presents what corresponds to Attitude in UK, as Knowledge. This difference is dependent on how the effects of computer on society are dealt with. Concerning contents, all three countries require, (1) for Software, the syntax of computer language and programming methodology, (2) for Social Aspect, the security of data. In these circumstances, the differences among the three countries, or a required, a required elective, and an elective subject; are thought to depend upon: (1) whether or not the skill to freely operate the computer and commercial software should be treated. (2) whether or not the history of the computer should be included, (3) to what extent the social problems should be considered.
