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Welcome to my TES shop! I am a subject leader for ICT & Computer Science, creating and sharing resources to support teachers in delivering ICT, Computer Science, Computational Thinking and the Digital Competence Framework. For more resources, visit robbotresources.com email: carl@robbotresources.com

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Welcome to my TES shop! I am a subject leader for ICT & Computer Science, creating and sharing resources to support teachers in delivering ICT, Computer Science, Computational Thinking and the Digital Competence Framework. For more resources, visit robbotresources.com email: carl@robbotresources.com
KS3 Computer Science: Computer Systems Year 7
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KS3 Computer Science: Computer Systems Year 7

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Introduction to computer systems for Year 7 students. The aim of this unit of work is to introduce year 7 students to the basic concepts of computer systems. What are we learning? To show understanding of the difference between input and output devices with suitable examples. To understand the difference between internal and external devices with suitable examples. To describe the different types of storage: Magnetic, Optical and Solid State. To understand the role and purpose of the CPU and the relationship with RAM (Fetch-Execute Cycle). To show an understanding of an embedded system including suitable examples. This unit of work includes a range of information and activities to develop student knowledge and understanding of computer systems. A final assessment is also included. Teacher answer powerpoint also included. **Please leave a review!
KS3 Networks - Assessment
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KS3 Networks - Assessment

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An end of unit assessment for the topic of computer networks. The test has been made to be printed and answers written. The test takes around 30 - 45 minutes to complete, allowing for peer assessment to be conducted within the same lesson. The assessment covers the follow topics: Network types - LAN, WAN & WPAN, advantages and disadvantages Network topologies - Star, Bus & Mesh, advantages and disadvantages, diagram creation Network security - explanations of Firewall and Encryption Final consolidation exercise - create a network using given guidance. Answers with supportive guidance also included. ***Please leave a review!***
KS3 Computer Systems & Networks
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KS3 Computer Systems & Networks

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This resource bundle includes Robbot Resources Computer Systems for year 7 and 8 and my KS3 Networks & Network Security unit of work. Each resource includes a range of engaging activities, explanations and a final assessment. Answer booklets are also included for each unit of work. Also includes knowledge organisers and revision sheets to help student prepare for their end of unit assessments. Save yourself the hassle of creating your own resources and download my resources today!
GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: KS4 Algorithm Design
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GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: KS4 Algorithm Design

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Introduce your students to key algorithm design techniques with this resource! Within this unit of work your students will: Learn how to write algorithms using both symbols (flowchart) and written notation (pseudocode). Learn how to write algorithms using structured techniques including: * Sequencing * Selection * Iteration (looping) Gain understanding of the need for accuracy when writing algorithms. Practice debugging your code. This resource includes explanations of each algorithm design technique as well as clear structured examples of how to write them using both flowchart and pseudocode. After each technique has been explained, students have the opportunity to apply their understanding within an activity which includes higher ability expectations. A final Rookie, Pro and Beast algorithm design challenge has also been included as well as suggested solutions for each activity.
GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Vocabulary - Interactive Booklet
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GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Vocabulary - Interactive Booklet

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This comprehensive resource covers all the key areas of study for Computer Science, with particular focus on the AQA exam board, however, the concepts are applicable to all. This resource contains a comprehensive range of keywords and terms as well as definitions, explanations and diagrams to support student understanding within the following areas of the curriculum: Computational Thinking Algorithm Design Data Types Programming Concepts 1 Programming Concepts 2 Arithmetic Operations Relational & Boolean Operations Data Structures String Handling Operations Classification of Programming Languages Number Bases Units of Information Character encoding Data Representation Data Compression Computer Systems 1 Computer Systems 2 Storage Computer Networks 1 Computer Networks 2 Cyber Security Social Engineering Malicious Code Prevention of Cyber Security Threats Impact of Digital Technology on Society This resource contains: an interactive PDF vocabularly booklet (includes navigation links for quick access to different topics) an interactive ppt for teachers to use for whole class discussion a standard ppt to be used to create paper copies of the booklet a vocabulary list Please Leave a Review!
GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Algorithms Bundle
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GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Algorithms Bundle

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Develop brilliant Algorithm Designers with my Algorithms bundle! This package includes the following units of work: GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: KS4 Algorithm Design GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Data Types GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Arrays GCSE 9-1 Computer Science:Algorithm Design - Subroutines GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Trace Tables I have also added some of my most popular posters to support and consolidate student understanding even more. Purchase all these great resources in this single bundle and save over 40% on individual cost!
GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Sorting Algorithms
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GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Sorting Algorithms

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Within this unit of work, your students will learn to: Understand different methods of sorting data within an array: - Bubble sort - Merge sort Explain how both methods work. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using both techniques. Students will learn about how both sorting methods work through clearly presented explanations, pseudocode, diagrams and animations. Students will develop and consolidate their understanding through a range of tasks and activities including the creation of sorting algorithms using Python. Although this unit of work has been created following the AQA GCSE 9-1 Computer Science specification, it is applicable to anyone who wants to learn about sorting algorithms. Recommended prior learning: KS4 Algorithm Design (Sequencing, Selection & Iteration): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-ks4-algorithm-design-12044669 Data Types: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-algorithm-design-data-types-12047021 Arrays: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-algorithm-design-arrays-12044694 Subroutines: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-algorithm-design-subroutines-12047070
GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Data Types
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GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Data Types

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This lesson gives students a clear understanding of the required data types which are expected to be known for GCSE 9-1 computer science. Within this unit of work, students will learn: To understand the different types of data used within algorithms e.g. Integer Real Boolean Character String To understand how variables are used to store data. To understand how to analyse and edit string: measuring the length of a string, string indexing and changing case. A range of activities and challenges are included to allow students to consolidate their learning. Solutions are also included. Use this lesson alongside my KS4 algorithms work to give students a comprehensive understanding of how data types are used within algorithms!
KS3 Computer Science:  Algorithm Design - Year 7
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KS3 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Year 7

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This short unit of work introduces year 7 students to the basic concepts of algorithm design. Students will learn the following: Understand that an algorithm is a set of instructions used to solve a problem. Use both flowchart and pseudocode to design an algorithm. Learn the following algorithm design techniques; Sequence Selection Understand Boolean statements such as <, > and = and know when to apply them within an algorithm. Understand how to use variables to store information for later use within an algorithm. This resource includes a range of clearly presented explanations as well as a range of structured tasks to help your students practice their skills. It is recommended that students first complete the Computational Thinking for KS3 unit of work in order to develop a basic understanding of both computational thinking and algorithms. This unit of work also includes a final assessment. Full teacher solutions also included!
GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Sorting & Searching Algorithms
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GCSE 9-1 Computer Science: Sorting & Searching Algorithms

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This bundle includes both my comprehensive Sorting and Searching Algorithms units of work. Within Sorting Algorithms, your students will learn how to: Understand different methods of sorting data within an array: Bubble sort Merge sort Explain how both methods work. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using both techniques. Within Searching Algorithms, your students will learn to: To understand different methods of searching data within an array: Linear search Binary search Explain how both methods work. To identify advantages and disadvantages of using both techniques. Students will learn about how both sorting and searching techniques work through clearly presented explanations, pseudocode, diagrams and animations. Students will develop and consolidate their understanding through a range of tasks and activities including the creation of algorithms using Python. Recommended prior learning: KS4 Algorithm Design (Sequencing, Selection & Iteration): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-ks4-algorithm-design-12044669 Data Types: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-algorithm-design-data-types-12047021 Arrays: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-algorithm-design-arrays-12044694 Subroutines: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-9-1-computer-science-algorithm-design-subroutines-12047070
Computational Thinking for KS3 & KS4
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Computational Thinking for KS3 & KS4

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If you teach computer science, you don’t want to miss out on this! This bundle includes both my two most popular Computational Thinking resources: Computational Thinking for KS3 and Computational Thinking for KS4. Includes a combination of informative explanations for each concept of Computational Thinking and activities to give students the opportunity to practice and refine their new skills. Both resources include age appropriate ‘real world’ Computational Thinking mini projects to help refine their logical problem solving skills even further. Also includes my two most popular Computational Thinking poster sets!
KS3 Computer Science - Data Representation
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KS3 Computer Science - Data Representation

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This bundle includes both my Year 7 & Year 8 data representation units of work as well as knowledge organisers and revision sheets to help support students within their final assessments. Purchase both units together and save 25% off individual cost!
KS3 Computer Science:  Algorithm Design - Year 8
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KS3 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Year 8

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KS3 Computer Science: Algorithm Design - Year 8 recaps and builds upon the basic understanding of algorithm design learned within Algorithm design for Year 7 and allows your students to learn the following: Understand that an algorithm is a set of instructions used to solve a problem. Use both flowchart and pseudocode to design an algorithm. To recap the following algorithm design techniques Sequence and Selection. To understand the following data types: Character String Real Integer Boolean To learn how to use looping to write repeatable sequences of code. To apply understanding into subroutine challenges. To understand different types of errors that can occur while writing algorithms (Syntax, Logic and Runtime) and methods used to identify them. This resource includes a range of clearly presented explanations as well as a range of structured tasks to help your students practice their skills. It is recommended that students first complete the Algorithm Design - Year 7 and Computational Thinking for KS3 unit of work in order to develop a basic understanding of both computational thinking and algorithms. This unit of work also includes a final assessment. Full teacher solutions also included!
Binary Ninja! Decimal to Binary Activity Pack
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Binary Ninja! Decimal to Binary Activity Pack

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Practice makes perfect with this activity pack which includes over 1000 questions split between four different challenge levels, allowing students of all abilities to learn how to convert decimal numbers into binary! Level 1: Eight activity sheets containing four sets of eight numbers each set within a progressive range. Level 2: Eight activity sheets containing two sets of sixteen numbers both sets within a progressive range. Level 3: Eight activity sheets containing thirty two numbers each page within a progressive range. Level 4: Eight activity sheets containing thirty two random numbers within the range of 0 to 255. Each pack includes 8 pages of 32 questions, converting the numbers 0 to 255 (a byte). Each challenge pack includes clear explanations on how to make conversions and calculation tables to support the given conversion techniques and make students feel confident in doing it themselves. Each challenge pack is provided as printable pdf so that students can complete them on paper. All answers are included on both pdf and ppt to allow for both teacher or self assessment. Ideal to use as starter activities, plenaries or homework!
Binary Ninja! Binary to Hexadecimal Activity Pack
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Binary Ninja! Binary to Hexadecimal Activity Pack

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Practice makes perfect with this activity pack which includes over 1000 questions split between four different challenge levels, allowing students of all abilities to learn how to convert binary numbers into hexadecimal! Level 1: Eight activity sheets containing four sets of eight numbers each set within a progressive range. Level 2: Eight activity sheets containing two sets of sixteen numbers both sets within a progressive range. Level 3: Eight activity sheets containing thirty two numbers each page within a progressive range. Level 4: Eight activity sheets containing thirty two random numbers within the range of 0 to 255. Each pack includes 8 pages of 32 questions, converting the numbers 0 to 255 (a byte). Each challenge pack includes clear explanations on how to make conversions and calculation tables to support the given conversion techniques and make students feel confident in doing it themselves. Each challenge pack is provided as printable pdf so that students can complete them on paper. All answers are included on both pdf and ppt to allow for both teacher or self assessment. Ideal to use as starter activities, plenaries or homework!
The Impact and Risks of Digital Technology on Society
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The Impact and Risks of Digital Technology on Society

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This resource includes two different packs: Questions Pack The questions pack includes a range of practice 9 and 12 mark exam questions which cover topics found within all major GCSE computer science specifications including: Cyber Security Mobile Technology Wireless Networking Cloud Storage The Theft of Computer Code Wearable Technologies & Implants Privacy and Data Protection An additional 10 questions are also included and cover the following topics: Artificial Intelligence Autonomous Vehicles Businesses and Services Environmental Issues The Digital Divide What3Words Facial Recognition Technology Social Networking Social Media Addiction Fake News Each question includes the following: Planning activities Answer structure guidance Mark scheme This pack also includes information on how to tackle long answer questions. Topics Pack This includes information which covers a wide range of topics associated with the impact and risks of digital technology on society. Each question within the questions pack is covered with a range of information which includes benefits, and environmental, ethical and legal & privacy concerns.
Binary Ninja! Activity Pack Bundle!
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Binary Ninja! Activity Pack Bundle!

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This bundle includes all 6 Binary Ninja number conversion packs which includes over 6000 questions for your students! Each activity pack includes over 1000 questions split between four different challenge levels, allowing students of all abilities to learn how to convert binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbers! Each activity pack contains four levels of differentiation: Level 1: Eight activity sheets containing four sets of eight numbers each set within a progressive range. Level 2: Eight activity sheets containing two sets of sixteen numbers both sets within a progressive range. Level 3: Eight activity sheets containing thirty two numbers each page within a progressive range. Level 4: Eight activity sheets containing thirty two random numbers within the range of 0 to 255. Each pack includes 8 pages of 32 questions, converting the numbers 0 to 255 (a byte). Each challenge pack includes clear explanations on how to make conversions and calculation tables to support the given conversion techniques and make students feel confident in doing it themselves. Each pack is provided as printable pdf so that students can complete them on paper. All answers are included on both pdf and ppt to allow for both teacher or self assessment. Ideal to use as starter activities, plenaries or homework!
Knowledge Organiser and Revision Sheet: Year 8 Data Representation
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Knowledge Organiser and Revision Sheet: Year 8 Data Representation

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The following resources work in conjunction with KS3 Computer Science: Data Representation - Year 8. This knowledge organiser includes all the topics learned within this unit of work into one single page. The revision sheet helps your students to prepare for the end of unit assessment while also developing independent learning skills!
Introduction to Computer Science Unplugged - Cup Stacking!
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Introduction to Computer Science Unplugged - Cup Stacking!

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The aim of this lesson is to introduce students to writing their first ever code! Students will not need to use a computer! Starter - Which job would you rather do: Formula 1 Driver or a Formula 1 Mechanic? Introduction to different types of IT users: Formula 1 Driver is the expert user of software while the Mechanic is the creator of the software. Task 1: Robots and Programmers - Get your Robot to a specific location and back using the given commands. Main task: Cup stacking - use the symbols available and create the differentiated structures as shown. For the lesson you will also need: Plastic cups Poster paper Pens to write code Print out the resource packs for each group of students. I have used this lesson for students between years 5 and 9, all of which have thoroughly enjoyed it! ***Please leave a review!***
Computer Science Quick Reference Poster
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Computer Science Quick Reference Poster

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A quick reference poster which I’ve developed to help develop independent learning skills within computer science lessons. The sheet includes key words, programming techniques, data types, flowchart symbols and examples of writing algorithms in both flowcharts and pseudocode. Suitable for KS3 and KS4, I have included both jpg and PNG versions. ***Please leave a review!