This resource teaches students about the performance of computer networks - network latency, transmission errors, bandwidth, type of network traffic, and the number of connected devices. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 1-2 Lessons
This resource is designed to cover:
Factors that affect the performance of a computer network:
Network Latency
Transmission Errors
Bandwidth
Type of Network Traffic
Number of Connected Devices
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.3:
Types of Networks
Network Performance (Current)
Network Hardware
The Internet
Network Topologies
Encryption (Free)
Standards and Network Protocols
Network Connections
These revision questions for computer science paper 2 are designed to sharpen students’ readiness for the exams, by finding any weaknesses in their knowledge and ensuring a thorough grasp of the topic. This activity can be used as a starter, main lesson activity, and even as homework!
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
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55 multiple-choice questions which cover the content found in paper 2, designed to find any gaps in knowledge so students can be ready for the exams!
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work.
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
This resource contains:
Assessment for topic 1.2 which is designed to evaluate students’ proficiency and understanding of the content found in this topic. The test has been created in a way to ensure it can be completed within 1 lesson.
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 40
Suggested Allowed Time: 45 minutes (+25% extra time = 57 minutes)
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Grade 9-7 Practice Q’ (Set B) - Exam Q’ Practice (OCR GCSE J277)
Random Numbers - Python Programming Challenges
Operating Systems - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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Secondary storage can be a difficult idea to get your head around, but this complete lesson is going to change that! It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a flashcards worksheet with answers, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 2-3 Lessons
This resource is designed to cover:
The need for secondary storage.
Common types of storage technology: optical, magnetic, solid-state/flash.
Advantages and disadvantages of storage technology.
Characteristics of secondary storage technology: cost, capacity, speed, portability, durability, reliability.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.2:
RAM, ROM, and Virtual Memory (Primary Storage)
Units of Storage
Secondary Storage (Current)
Binary Crash Course
Representing Images
Representing Sound
Representing Characters
Compression
These assessment exam-styled questions for topic 1.4 cover types of network threats, identifying them, and then preventing them… - everything required to evaluate students’ knowledge and proficiency in these foundational subjects. Furthermore, these questions can be used for revision to find area of weaknesses prior to the big day!
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
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Assessment for topic 1.4 which is designed to evaluate students’ proficiency and understanding of the content found in this topic. The test has been created in a way to ensure it can be completed within 1 lesson.
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 28
Suggested Allowed Time: 32 minutes (+25% extra time = 40 minutes)
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Random Numbers - Python Programming Challenges
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These assessment exam-styled questions for topic 1.6 cover ethical and cultural issues issues, privacy and legal issues, environmental issues, laws and legislation… etc. - everything required to evaluate students’ knowledge and proficiency in these foundational subjects. Furthermore, these questions can be used for revision to find area of weaknesses prior to the big day!
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
This resource contains:
Assessment for topic 1.6 which is designed to evaluate students’ proficiency and understanding of the content found in this topic. The test has been created in a way to ensure it can be completed within 1 lesson.
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 30
Suggested Allowed Time: 34 minutes (+25% extra time = 43 minutes)
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8 Mark Practice Q’ (Set A) - Exam Q’ Practice (OCR GCSE J277)
Selections - Python Programming Challenges
Software Licenses - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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This lesson is about the Factors which affect the Performance of CPUs/processors and has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with an answer sheet, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Characteristics which affects the performance of the processor: clock speed, cache memory capacity, number of cores.
Effect on performance if changing one, or a combination, of the above characteristics.
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Have any questions? Feel free to contact me. Other complete lessons in Unit 1.1:
Purpose of the CPU (Free)
Von Neumann Architecture
CPU Performance (Current)
Embedded Systems (Free)
These difficult exam-styled questions are aimed at students working at grades 9-7. Exam practice questions offer students a targeted and effective way to prepare, ensuring they are confident and successful on the exam day. Challenge your students with our selection of difficult exam practice questions, designed to expand their boundaries.
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
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Difficult practice questions allow for students to prepare for success, even when faced with the toughest exam questions - suitable for ace students!
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 46
Suggested Allowed Time: 52 minutes (+25% extra time = 65 minutes)
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Revision for Paper 1 - OCR GCSE Computer Science J277
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Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set B)
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End of Unit Assessments for Paper 1 - OCR GCSE Computer Science J277
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End of Unit Assessment for 1.5 (OCR GCSE)
End of Unit Assessment for 1.6 (OCR GCSE)
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This resource covers converting between Binary and Denary (and vice versa), Binary Addition, Binary Shifts, and converting between Hexadecimal and Binary/Denary (and vice versa). It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a long worksheet with an answer sheet, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 3-4 Lessons
This resource is designed to cover:
Binary to Denary up to 8 Bits (and vice versa).
Most Significant Bit and Least Significant Bit.
Adding two Binary Numbers with an explanation about Binary Overflow.
Two-digit Hexadecimal to Binary/Denary.
Understanding and carrying out Binary Shifts.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.2:
RAM, ROM, and Virtual Memory (Primary Storage)
Units of Storage
Secondary Storage
Binary Crash Course (Current)
Representing Images
Representing Sound
Representing Characters
Compression
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Binary Crash Course
Binary Worksheet Generator with Answers!
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This resource covers the conversion between binary and decimal integers to hexadecimal equivalents, and vice versa. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the preview to see what is included!
Feedback has been considered when creating and updating this resource to ensure it is appealing, engaging, and challenging. This resource will be updated to ensure it is (one of) the best!
Duration: 1 Lesson
Please note that a binary crash course version of this resource is available.
This resource is designed to cover:
Main problem with using binary.
Conversion between binary and hexadecimal values.
Conversion between hexadecimal and binary values.
Conversion between denary to hexadecimal values - two methods.
Conversion between hexadecimal and denary values.
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This resource covers binary shifts - multiplying and dividing binary values by ‘shifting’ them by a certain number of places. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the preview to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
Please note that a binary crash course version of this resource is available.
This resource is designed to cover:
Effects of shifting binary values.
Shifting binary values to the left to multiply values by 2^x.
Shifting binary values to the right to divide values by 2^x.
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Binary to Denary (OCR GCSE Lesson)
Binary Addition (OCR GCSE Lesson)
Binary Shifts (OCR GCSE Lesson)
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Software Licenses (OCR GCSE Lesson)
Utility Software (OCR GCSE Lesson)
This resource covers the features of open-source software and proprietary software. This resource has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the preview to see what is included!
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Suggested Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Purpose of a software license and why they are used.
Features of open-source software.
Features of proprietary software.
Recommending a type of license for a given scenario. This includes the benefits and drawbacks.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.6:
Ethical and Cultural Issues
Legal, Environmental, and Privacy Issues
Laws and Legislation
Software Licenses (Current)
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This covers a variety of examples of the main ethical and cultural issues of digital technology. This resource has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the preview to see what is included!
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Suggested Duration: 1-2 Lesson(s)
This resource is designed to cover:
Variety of examples of ethical and cultural issues.
Key stakeholders and how they are impacted by digital technology.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.6:
Ethical and Cultural Issues (Current)
Legal, Environmental, and Privacy Issues
Laws and Legislation
Software Licenses
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These revision questions for computer science paper 1 are designed to sharpen students’ readiness for the exams, by finding any weaknesses in their knowledge and ensuring a thorough grasp of the topic. This activity can be used as a starter, main lesson activity, and even as homework!
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
This resource contains:
100 multiple-choice questions which cover the content found in paper 1, designed to find any gaps in knowledge so students can be ready for the exams!
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work.
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8 Mark Practice Q’ (Set A) - Exam Q’ Practice (OCR GCSE J277)
Practice Paper 1 - Exam Practice (OCR GCSE J277)
The Internet - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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These revision questions for paper 1 are designed to sharpen students’ readiness for the exams, by finding any weaknesses in their knowledge and ensuring a thorough grasp of the topic. This activity can be used as a starter, main lesson activity, and even as homework!
You can easily reuse and adapt our top-quality teaching material to fit your unique teaching style. This activity is suitable for classroom use or for self-study at home.
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
This resource contains:
100 multiple-choice questions which cover the content found in paper 1, designed to find any gaps in knowledge so students can be ready for the exams!
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work.
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Other useful resources from us:
8 Mark Practice Q’ (Set A) - Exam Q’ Practice (OCR GCSE J277)
File Handling - Python Programming Challenges
Laws and Legislation - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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