Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies Level 1/2
Unit R012
This booklet has been created using the activities in the OCR “Teacher delivery packs”
Some tasks have been reworded, extended or newly created.
In most cases there is one homework task for each topic. However, in some cases 2 or 3 topics have been merged into one homework task.
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The Course Overview describes the course content and grading for Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies Level 1/2 (J836).
Information used is derived from the specification provided by the exam board on their website: https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/610951-specification-cambridge-nationals-it-j836.pdf
Course Overview (PowerPoint version) can be used to present to students in the introductory lesson. The Course Overview (Document version) can be given to students to refer to throughout the presentation and course.
Resources come in both original and PDF formats.
This information sheet describes the course content and grading for Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies Level 1/2 (J808). It is good for students to keep a copy in their subject folder.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Data > Data Types
Content: Definitions and examples of data types
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 21.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with questions/icons. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Software > File Extensions
Content: File, file extension, examples of file extensions.
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 13.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with qyuestions/icons. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Data > Threats to Data
Content: Definitions and examples of types of threats to data
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 22.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with questions. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Data > Data, Information and Knowledge
Content: Definitions and examples of data, information and knowledge
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 14.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with questions. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Cyber Security > Prevention Measures
Content: Definitions and examples of cyber threat prevention measures: physical prevention measures, logical prevention measures, secure destruction of data
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 22.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with questions. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Application Software > Productivity Software
Content: Examples of productivity software, when they would be used, common icons found within productivity softwares and their keyboard shortcut keys.
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 36.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with questions/icons. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: Hardware
Content: Various external and internal parts of a desktop computer
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 14.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with key terms and definitions. Pupils to highlight the correct definition. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
Key Stages: 3 and 4
Subjects: Computing, Computer Science (CS), Information Tecnhnology (IT), Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Topic: System Software > Operating System
Content: Types of OS, examples of OS, types of OS user interfaces.
Resources included:
Presentation with animations to show the correct answers. Answers also written in notes section. Total Slides: 16.
Pupil assessment sheet for them to record their answers ONLY and self-assess.
Pupil assessment sheet with qyuestions/icons. Pupils to highlight the correct answer. Either the Teacher can mark the assessment using the answer sheet (Resource 4) or the answers can be presented (Resource 1) and the pupil mark their own/peers assessment.
Answer Sheet.
Total Documents: 4
Can be used as a plenary, revision, rewards method, mini assessment, checking for understanding etc.
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Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies J836
Unit R050 - Topic Area 1 (Design tools)
Graphic Organiser (Blank vs.): Graphic organiser with blank spaces for pupils to fill in key revision notes, recall their knowledge, use as a plenary or complete as homework.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 3)
Graphic Organiser (Completed vs.): This can be used as an answer sheet to the “Blank vs.” or as a revision reference material.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 3)
Check out more “Knowledge Organiser” resources for R050: TA2, TA3, TA4, TA5, TA6
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Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies J836
Unit R050 - Topic Area 2 (HCI in everyday life)
Graphic Organiser (Blank vs.): Graphic organiser with blank spaces for pupils to fill in key revision notes, recall their knowledge, use as a plenary or complete as homework.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 6)
Graphic Organiser (Completed vs.): This can be used as an answer sheet to the “Blank vs.” or as a revision reference material.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 6)
Check out more “Knowledge Organiser” resources for R050: TA1, TA3, TA4, TA5, TA6
More resources coming soon
Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies J836
Unit R050 - Topic Area 6 (Internet of Everything - IoE)
Graphic Organiser (Blank vs.): Graphic organiser with blank spaces for pupils to fill in key revision notes, recall their knowledge, use as a plenary or complete as homework.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 3)
Graphic Organiser (Completed vs.): This can be used as an answer sheet to the “Blank vs.” or as a revision reference material.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 3)
Check out more “Knowledge Organiser” resources for R050: TA2, TA3, TA4, TA5, TA6
More resources coming soon
Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies J836
Unit R050 - Topic Area 5 (Digital communications)
Graphic Organiser (Blank vs.): Graphic organiser with blank spaces for pupils to fill in key revision notes, recall their knowledge, use as a plenary or complete as homework.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 10)
Graphic Organiser (Completed vs.): This can be used as an answer sheet to the “Blank vs.” or as a revision reference material.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 10)
Check out more “Knowledge Organiser” resources for R050: TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4, TA6
More resources coming soon
Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies J836
Unit R050 - Topic Area 4 (Cyber-security and legislation)
Graphic Organiser (Blank vs.): Graphic organiser with blank spaces for pupils to fill in key revision notes, recall their knowledge, use as a plenary or complete as homework.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 10)
Graphic Organiser (Completed vs.): This can be used as an answer sheet to the “Blank vs.” or as a revision reference material.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 10)
Check out more “Knowledge Organiser” resources for R050: TA1, TA2, TA3, TA5, TA6
More resources coming soon
Cambridge Nationals Information Technologies J836
Unit R050 - Topic Area 3 (Data and testing)
Graphic Organiser (Blank vs.): Graphic organiser with blank spaces for pupils to fill in key revision notes, recall their knowledge, use as a plenary or complete as homework.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 9)
Graphic Organiser (Completed vs.): This can be used as an answer sheet to the “Blank vs.” or as a revision reference material.
(File Format: PDF, Pages: 9)
Check out more “Knowledge Organiser” resources for R050: TA1, TA2, TA4, TA5, TA6