OCR ALevel 2.1 Thinking Procedurally, Thinking Logically & Thinking Concurrently Lessons

OCR ALevel/AS Level Computer Science (KS5)

Lessons covering the second half of Unit 2.1 Elements of Computational Thinking:
2.1.3 Thinking Procedurally
2.1.4 Thinking Logically
2.1.5 Thinking Concurrently

2.1.3 Thinking Procedurally Lessons:
Lesson 1 - Identify the components of a problem
Lesson 2 - Identify the components of a solution to a problem & Identify sub-procedures necessary to solve a problem
Lesson 3 - Identify sub-procedures necessary to solve a problem
Lesson 4 - Determine the order of the steps needed to solve a problem (Psuedocode, Flowcharts) & How can we solve a problem with a procedural programming language such as Python?
Lesson 5 - How can we solve a problem with a procedural programming language such as Python? Coding the problem, Exam Questions

2.1.4 Thinking Logically Lessons:
Lesson 1 - Identify the points in a solution where a decision has to be taken, Determine the logical conditions that affect the outcome of a decision & Determine how decisions affect flow through a program.
Lesson 2 - Decompose the brief to create a success criteria, Identify where and what decisions need to be made, Develop a flow chart for your solution, Develop your program in Python & Test & Evaluate the success of your program against your success criteria

2.1.5 Thinking Concurrently Lessons:
Lesson 1 - Determine the parts of a problem that can be tackled at the same time, What is concurrent processing, how does it differ to parallel processing and how do I apply the concept to thinking?
Lesson 2 - Determine the parts of a problem that can be tackled at the same time (Unplugged Activity), Deadlock, Starvation & Race Conditions
Lesson 3 - Outline the benefits and trade-offs that might result from concurrent processing in a particular situation
Lesson 4 - How can I use my knowledge of concurrent processing to design and develop a program that makes use of threading?

Lessons include:
Teacher Slides Powerpoint
Student Worksheets (Word Documents, Powerpoint or PDF)
Student Exam Questions (Word Documents, Powerpoint or PDF)
Starter Activities & Plenary Questions (Powerpoint or Word Documents)