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I have a long history in teaching Computer Science at secondary level. Most of my resources are related to the Edexcel syllabus, but in CS computing is computing, and it is all much the same!. I like to teach programming in a way that the kids will really 'get' using things relevant in their lives, like Beyonce, and Adidas!

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I have a long history in teaching Computer Science at secondary level. Most of my resources are related to the Edexcel syllabus, but in CS computing is computing, and it is all much the same!. I like to teach programming in a way that the kids will really 'get' using things relevant in their lives, like Beyonce, and Adidas!
Edexcel Computer Science 2019 paper 1 teacher made specimens
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Edexcel Computer Science 2019 paper 1 teacher made specimens

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This bundle was created due to a lack of Computer Science past papers. It contains two specimen Unit 1 papers. One follows the official specimen paper quite strictly, with scenarios, and numbers changed. The second words questions in a different way. Both have official type covers, marking criteria, format, and layout. They also have a mark scheme each. There is over 25 hours work here, so pick up a bargain, save yourself some time!
Edexcel, everything you ever need!
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Edexcel, everything you ever need!

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Bundles, full half term lessons, exam notes, data types, database, if statements revision aids sample NEA, full revision pack, input processing and output. Cost price singularly £84. Top rated resources!
Edexcel Computer Science Paper 2 Trace Tables
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Edexcel Computer Science Paper 2 Trace Tables

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This is part of a pack aimed at GCSE year 11 Edexcel students preparing for paper 2. A lesson teaching trace tables. The lesson begins very much scaffolded until they are able to understand all concepts, then answer two exam paper questions on the topic (from the summer series and the specimen) including the mark scheme answers.
Edexcel Computer Science Paper 2 Prediction selection outcomes
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Edexcel Computer Science Paper 2 Prediction selection outcomes

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This is part of a pack aimed at GCSE year 11 Edexcel students preparing for paper 2. A lesson looking at code and predicting the outcomes. The lesson begins very much scaffolded until they are able to understand all three concepts, then answer two exam paper questions on the topic (from the summer series and the specimen) including the mark scheme answers.
Edexcel Computer Science Paper 2 Data Types in Database
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Edexcel Computer Science Paper 2 Data Types in Database

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This is part of a pack aimed at GCSE year 11 Edexcel students preparing for paper 2. A lesson teaching data types and database relationships. The lesson begins very much scaffolded until they are able to understand all three concepts, then answer two exam paper questions on the topic (from the summer series and the specimen) including the mark scheme answers.
Edexcel Paper 2 Computer Science IPO
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Edexcel Paper 2 Computer Science IPO

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This is part of a pack aimed at GCSE year 11 Edexcel students preparing for paper 2. A lesson teaching input, processing and output. The lesson begins very much scaffolded until they are able to understand all three concepts, then answer two exam paper questions on the topic (from the summer series and the specimen) including the mark scheme answers.
Try Except ValueError lesson
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Try Except ValueError lesson

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A one hour validation lesson which engages students and shows them why, and how we use validation. They must be taught integer input first to understand this lesson. There are bronze silver and gold outcomes and resources are on the ppt itself.
Two Python lessons on arrays
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Two Python lessons on arrays

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An engaging resource which develops an understanding of manipulating lists in Python. There are two lessons here, first to introduce the topic and the second to consolidate learning. The answers are included as are extended learning tasks.
Edexcel Computer Science 9-1 Paper 2 bundle
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Edexcel Computer Science 9-1 Paper 2 bundle

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This is a whole half term of work relating to the questions appearing in the second Computer Science paper. The lessons are on input, processing, output selection statements boundary testing recognising constructs trace tables a test The lessons guide the learner from easy to understand exercises, to GCSE level exercises. There is a learning question focus for each lesson, but in some cases the bronze silver and gold outcomes have been left blank for you to tailor to your classes. There is enough work here for a half term.
Half a term Python debugging
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Half a term Python debugging

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An engaging resources which allows the learners to find errors marked with hashtags. The slides include the broken code (fixed code is on the teacher slides, separate and can also be received via email). Even if you choose not to use this for debugging exercises, it is useful for programming ideas for beginners to copy. After each script the learners are encouraged to state initial tests, actual tests, in preparation for GCSE NEA work. My learners raced up the stairs to start on these tasks, very enthusiastically. The topics include maths, strings, lists, tuples, concatenation, for loops, sub routines and appending to lists. The scripts can also be used as base scripts for other ideas. At the end of the half term of work, there is a challenge project, worded like a very watered down GCSE project. Enjoy!
Christmas Scratch Animated card
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Christmas Scratch Animated card

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This contains a starter where students are asked to ponder what makes an animated card interesting. The scripts are then given for learners to create a fully animated e-card. It includes moving snow, decorations that find their way to the tree, a star coming from the sky and landing on the tree. Baubles that flash, and a merry Christmas sign that lights up. Some features start automatically and others are interactive. This can be used from around age 7 right up to year 11! Everyone loves a Christmas theme! The lesson ends with a bronze, silver gold worksheet which allows differentiation from a cloze key word task, to considering real life uses, and ends with Blooms evaluative task for more able learners. There is also a homework / extended learning task available. Two learning walks have been rated outstanding with this lesson.
12 Christmas Python scripts - 2-3 hours work coding
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12 Christmas Python scripts - 2-3 hours work coding

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From absolute beginner. These could be used as solutions (given as problems to solve). Or used to copy code and annotate. Or even 'broken' and used as debugging tasks. The scripts all have a Christmas theme to keep learners engaged for the run up to Christmas. The skills / constructs included are: Using strings If, then else Tuples Import time Import webbrowser Maths Append to list Sub routines While loops For loops Sorting Concatenation Casting You will use this invaluable resource with different scenarios over and over again! Enjoy - and merry Christmas to you!
Follow me!  Chamak dances, Scratch 38 slide activity for primary
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Follow me! Chamak dances, Scratch 38 slide activity for primary

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Part of the follow me range, designed for younger learners, non-readers, or EAL pupils. The learners are able to follow the circles on a slide show to code a lady dancing to a guitar. Skills built in this: adding stage adding and editing sprites changing costumes adding music changing beats to suit using a forever loop using delays There are two certificates to be gained in this very engaging lesson(s) This resource could be used by an independent learner, or by a teacher going through the slide in turn. It's real strength though is with non specialists, helping those who are unable, or unwilling to read. The lesson is very visual, and the audio also makes it engaging.
Follow me!  Scratch crazy monsters for EAL or very low ability
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Follow me! Scratch crazy monsters for EAL or very low ability

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I have created this resource to take the child through adding a sprite, a stage, colour change, music loops, speech, and movement. The theme is crazy monsters, as they are in the disco, you will see the delight when they can have a highly interactive monster change colour and play music loops. There is very little text on the screen, designed for the very young, or those who have English as a second language. They just follow the circles on each slide to add to the coding. There are 36 slides, with a certificate for the basics, then extension work for faster learners. You won't be sorry you bought this idea and activity as you see their engagement and delight.
Beginners Python lists
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Beginners Python lists

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This lesson, with learning objective and bronze, silver, gold outcomes introduces lists in Python. It uses ideas that they are familiar with, to teach the concept before the coding. Several examples are given, including populated lists, empty lists, and lists which can be appended with inputs. My learners were very engaged with the bronze silver and gold tasks, and all wanted to get researching to complete gold! None of the lesson expects prior Python knowledge other than opening it, and using print("this"). There is an extended learning task on the lesson too.