A booklet listing about 300 computing words based around GCSE requirements. When printed as a handy A5 booklet, is easily transported by pupils. Also very useful in KS3.
Can be used in the classroom as a ready, unplugged resource to help pupils find definitions of computing words. Also useful for homework tasks.
Available in word and PDF format.
** System Architecture Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)**
A sheet that concisely summarises System Architecture (CPU).
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful aid the help with Exam question practice
Includes:
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
Common CPU Components and their Function
The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle
Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance
Embedded Systems
2.6 Data Representation Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Revision / Knowledge Organiser
Three pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding data representation.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 33 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall.
Also included is an of activity sheet based on binary addition with a version including answers.
Included is a keywords activity sheet based on binary-hex definitions for pupils to complete.
There is also a document that pupils can use to create there own digital images using pixels to draw objects (spreadsheet based).
There are also a collection of information sheets related to the topic.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Keywords Include in the Summary Sheet are:
Bits
Binary Digits
Binary
Denary
Check Digit
Binary Shift
Hex
Hexadecimal
Character set
ASCII
Extended ASCII
Unicode
Image
Graphics
Bitmap
Pixel
Metadata
Colour depth
Resolution
Megapixel
Sound
Analogue
Sampling
Sample size
Bit rate
Frequency
Compression
Lossy
Lossless
File types
Programming Techniques Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
Revision
GCSE Computer Science (J276)
Three full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding Programming Techniques.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 24 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Key aspects of this topic include:
Variables
Constants
Operators
Inputs
Outputs
Assignments
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Casting
String manipulation
Integer
Character
Boolean
Real number
Loops: for, while
Data types
OCR GCSE Unit 1 AND unit 2 revision / Summary Booklets / Knowlewdge organisers (J276)
A fantastic bargain, combining both unit 1 and unit 2 revision booklets at a reduced price.
Paper based so can be added to revision packs
Can be used for other exam boards or any aspects of computer science.
This bundle contains both of the summary booklets used for revision and recall exercises.
The booklets have a series of quick fire questions after each sections.
If printed in A5 booklet format, pupils have a condensed and concise resource available to them.
*** GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles:* **
A collation of 17 indiviual pages of GCSE Computer Science keywords.
Each page relates to a topic in the OCR syllabus but can be used for any GCSE exam board.
Each page contains a wordsearch puzzle for the keywords in that topic.
Pupils are asked to pick three keywords and find the definitions of those words.
The resource can be printed as individual sheets or a booklet that can be then used throughout the course for homework, classroom activities, starters or plenaries.
Allows pupils to work individually.
KS3 Computer Science
GCSE Computer Science
Homework
Starters
Plenaries
Christmas Revision
** OCR J277 1.1 System Architecture Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)**
GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 1.1
Created as an A3 sheet
A sheet that concisely summarises system architecture (CPU).
Aimed at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Complete with answers to all questions.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful aid to help with exam question practice.
Can be used as a revision guide, starters or plenaries.
Includes:
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
Common CPU Components and their Function
The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle
Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance
Embedded Systems
This lesson activity is based around the Facebook / Cambridge Analytica data privacy data breach of 2018.
The resource consists of a worksheet that can be used to initiate discussion and to complete activities based around these discussions.
Page 2 has a lesson plan attached.
The resource is in word format so can be easily edited to your own requirements.
The lesson activity introduces the topics of
Cyber security
Ethical issues and
Digital Literacy.
The resource is is suitable for GCSE Computer Science and KS3 Computer Science.
A general form for pupil response to teacher feedback.
Can be used for any topic / subject across the age ranges and keystages.
Cut out and stick into exercise book.
Suitable for A4 size exercise books (smaller version coming soon).
Focuses on strengths, targets and pupil responses on how to improve.
This resource is a computer science crossword.
Suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 pupils.
Can be used as a starter, plenary or homework etc.
The second page contains the answers for the teacher viewing.
KS3
KS4
GCSE
Computer Science Keywords in the puzzle are:
Memory
Firmware
RAM
Memory
Magnetic
ROM
HDD
Volatile
Secondary
Cache
Flash
Embedded
BIOS
SSD
Types of Storage Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding wired and wireless networks.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 23 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
**2.4 Computational Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) - Revision
Two pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding computational logic.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Computational Thinking and Algorithms Summary Sheet with questions
A sheet that concisely summarises the computationakl thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
A bundle of useful revision resources based around OCR GCSE Computer Studies. Can be used with other specifications.
Includes:
-GCSE Computer Science Glossary.
-GCSE Computer Science Revision - exam question practice and technique.
1.7 System Software revision help sheet.
Network Topologies Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
The resource includes a two sheet summery of the topic
A sheet of quick fire questions.
A sheet of questions based based on the sheet and topic.
A sheet of answers for the questions.
A presentation that explains packet switching in written (pseudo code form) and a flowchart form.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding network topologies.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages Summary Sheet - Revision / Knowledge Organiser
The resource includes a one sheet summary of the topic (knowledge organiser)
All important points about the topic are summarised and contained on a single page for easy access and organisation.
The quick fire questions can be use for interleaving the topic for recall and discussion and as homework, starters, plenaries or discussion points to aid revision etc.
Revision Sheet / Knowledge Organiser
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Keywords include:
Translator
Error Diagnostics
Run-time environment
Editor
Low level languages
Machine code
Assembly language
High level language
Interpretor
Assembler
Compiler
IDE (Integrated Development Environment)
Comments
Shell
Editor
IDLE
Python
Debugging
OCR GCSE Computer Studies Revision helpsheet - 1.7 System Software
A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.7 System Software of the OCR GCSE Computer Studies specification.
The resource can be use for end of unit mini tests or for full revision of the topic in preparation for the exam.
The document contains:
a fully summarised mindmap of all sections required to be learned in the 1.7 system software section of unit 1.
A page to makes notes on
A mini revision planner to help with planning and organisation of the topic for an end of unit test.
Guidance on the importance or being organised and planning revision.
**Technology in the News Activity **
The resource includes a word processing and a PowerPoint version.
There are links within the resources to a variety of news articles which students can browse and investigate.
The activity is applicable to KS3 and KS4 computer studies and links to Legal, Ethical, Cultural and Environmental aspect of GCSE computer studies.
Activities can be saved and used as an ongoing activity.
The activities can be used as a starter, plenary, homeworks or as part of a class activity leading on to discussions about various aspect of computer science / studies.
Binary Shift Information and Practice Activities
This resource consists of a basic explanation of binary shifts (left and right) showing illustarted examples of how to perform the operations.
There are also examples and activities to complete.
The resource is linked to two videos that show how to perform the shift operations using 1 and 0’s. The practical activities are best performed by representing the 1 and 0’s on the printed sheet using plastic spoons, buttons, lollipop sticks with 1 and 0 written on them (or any other way to represent to 1 or the 0).
The activity has deliberately been devised to be hands-on.
Useful for KS3 and KS4 GCSE Computer Studies
A bundle of 11 computing keywords homework / class activity sheets that students have to find the definitions for and complete.
Useful as homework activities or part of a classroom activities on specific computing topics. Useful for GCSE KS4 lessons, homework, starters plenaries, recall and interleaving.
Data Types and Structures
Input and Output (programming)
Iteration
Networks
Programming
Programming Languages
Searching and Sorting
Binary - Hexadecimal / Hex
Binary Representation
Hardware
Computer Systems