J277 OCR 2.1 Algorithmic Thinking

Complete scheme of work for J277 OCR Computer Science 2.1 Computational Thinking, including PowerPoint for each lesson, homework sheets, worksheets, unplugged activities, Python example files, end-of-topic exam, and mark sheets. Designed for my mixed-ability group with lots of simple explanations; large clear and bright diagrams; chunked lessons; and stretch and activity tasks for higher-achieving students.

Includes the following lesson PowerPoints and resources:

• Scheme of Work document
• 2.1.1a Abstraction
• 2.1.1b Decomposition, including “Decomposing Mickey Mouse” worksheet
• 2.1.1c Algorithmic Thinking, including “River Crossing Challenge” worksheet
• 2.1.2a Inputs, Processes, Outputs, including “Problem Solver Cheat Sheet” and Python code example file
• 2.1.2b Structure Diagrams, including Python files
• 2.1.2c Flowcharts
• 2.1.2c Pseudocode, including worksheet, answers, and Python files
• 2.1.2d Common Errors, including worksheet, answers, and Python files
• 2.1.2e Trace Tables, including worksheet, answers, and Python files
• 2.1.3a Linear Searches, including example PowerPoint
• 2.1.3b Binary Searches, including example PowerPoint
• 2.1.4a Bubble Sort, including Star Wars Bubble Sort PowerPoint
• 2.1.4b Merge Sort, including worksheet and example PowerPoint
• 2.1.4c Insertion Sort, including example PowerPoint
• 4 x homework sheets, with answers
• 1 x end-of-unit test, with mark sheet

My students especially enjoyed the unplugged searching and sorting algorithms!

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