A4 1.6 – Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J277. Updated to comply with the new specification. Includes relevant information on: Ethical Issues Environmental Issues Legal Issues Cultural Issues Privacy Issues The Data Protection Act 2018 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 Software Licenses Computer Misuse Act 1990 Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource for SEN/EAL/Lower Ability. Check out my shop for J277 & J276 specification resources along with other computing products

A3 2.2 – Programming Fundamentals Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J277. Includes relevant information on: *Sequencing *Data Types *Sub Programs *Arrays *The Use of Records *SQL *String Manipulation *Operators *File Handling Operations *Selection *Iteration *Random Numbers Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Check out my shop for J277 & J276 specification resources along with other computing products

A4 1.1 Systems Architecture Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J277. Updated to comply with the new specification. Includes relevant information on: Common CPU Components The Purpose of the CPU How CPU Fetches and Executes Instructions Stored in Memory The Fetch Eecute Cycle Von Neuman Architecture How Common Characteristics of CPUs Affect Performance The Purpose of embedded systems Examples of embedded systems Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource for SEN/EAL/Lower Ability. Check out my shop for J277 & J276 specification resources along with other computing products

A3 1.2 Memory and Storage Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J277. Updated to comply with the new specification. Includes relevant information on: Flash memory - advantages and disadvantages Character Sets Storing Images Storing Sound Compression Units of Data Storage Converting Number Bases Choosing Storage Media Primary and Secondary Storage And more! Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. You may also find my pack of resources on the conversion of number bases useful when teaching this unit. Click here to see this pack. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

A pack of eight worksheets covering basic computer systems concepts. Based around the OCR J276 and J277 specifications, but equally applicable to others. Could be used as a revision aid, end of topic summary to consolidate understanding of key concepts and terms or for independent study. Contains worksheets on: Systems Architecture including CPU Memory and Storage including RAM and ROM Storing Data Networks Network Protocols and Connections Security Systems Software Ethical, Cultural, Legal and Environmental issues Please click here to visit my shop for other GCSE computing resources covering the AQA, OCR and Pearson specifications.

36 page revision booklet for the OCR AS Level Computer Science (H046) Provided electronically to allow booklet printing or electronic distribution via a VLE, Teams, or similar platforms to allow online learning and independent revision. Covers all specification areas including: The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices Software and software development Programming Exchanging data Data types, data structures and algorithms Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues Elements of computational thinking Problem solving and programming Algorithms When purchasing, please consider adding a class license to allow you to share this resource with colleagues. Visit my shop for GCSE, AS and A Level Edexcel, OCR and AQA specification resources along with other computing products

A glossary of key terms for students studying GCSE Computer Science. Tailored to AQA 8525, all keywords and phrases mentioned in the specification are listed along with a definition and explanation tailored to students at this level. Four different formats are included with your purchase: Booklet Display Poster Flashcards for single sided printing Flashcards for double sided printing An excellent resource for revision or as reference material for students to use throughout their studies. Can be enlarged when printing to aid in differentiation. Visit my shop for GCSE, AS and A Level Edexcel, OCR and AQA specification resources along with other computing products

A3 Unit 6 Cyber Security Knowledge Organiser Suitable for AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525. Includes relevant information on all relevant areas of the specification for this unit including: Methods to detect and prevent cyber security threats Penetration testing Social Engineering Malware and malicious code Removable media Weak and default passwords Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Suitable for printing or use online with Teams, Google Classroom and VLEs. I also offer a revision guide for all topics in Paper 1 Here and Paper 2 Here Please visit my shop for other resources for use with the GCSE OCR, Pearson and AQA specifications along with other computing products

28 page revision booklet for the Pearson Edxecel GCSE Computer Science 1CP2 (2020) Paper : Principles of Computer Science. Provided electronically to allow booklet printing or electronic distribution via a VLE, Teams, or similar platforms to allow online learning and independent revision. Covers all specification areas including: Topic 1: Computational thinking. Understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work. The ability to follow, amend and write algorithms; the ability to construct truth tables. Topic 2: Data. Understanding of binary, data representation, data storage and compression. Topic 3: Computers. Understanding of hardware and software components of computer systems and characteristics of programming languages. Topic 4: Networks. Understanding of computer networks and network security. Topic 5: Issues and impact. Awareness of emerging trends in computing technologies, and the impact of computing on individuals, society and the environment, including ethical, legal and ownership issues. Check out my shop for GCSE Edexcel, OCR and AQA specification resources along with other computing products

A set of over 100 practice questions for students studying GCSE Computer Science. Tailored to AQA 8525 questions are written using exam approved command words and form to help gain confidence working with exam style language. Two different formats are included with your purchase: Editable Microsoft Excel question bank with questions grouped by unit and command word ready to be used in practice tests, homework or revision aids. Flashcards for independent or group revision to reinforce knowledge. An excellent resource for revision, homework or end of topic tests. Visit my shop for GCSE, AS and A Level Edexcel, OCR and AQA specification resources along with other computing products

A revision checklist for the OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 course including all aspects of Component 1 (Computer Systems ) and Component 2 (Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming). Designed for independent student use providing a framework to support revision, progress tracking and self assessment for Year 10 and Year 11. Includes two PDF files, one for booklet printing and as another for individual sheets. Check out my shop for J277 & J276 specification resources along with other computing products

A4 1.3 Storage Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J276. Includes relevant information on: Examples of choosing Storage Media Choosing Storage Media Data Storage Calculations Secondary / Auxiliary Storage Common Storage Types And more! Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

A4 Network Topologies, Protocols and Layers Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J276. Includes relevant information on: Addressing Wired or Wireless Packet Switching Layers Protocols Wireless Networking Ethernet Star and Mesh Network Topologies And more! Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

A4 Network Security Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J276. Includes relevant information on: Ethical issues Legal issues Cultural issues Environmental issues Privacy issues How key stakeholders are affected by technologies Environmental impact of computer science Cultural implications of computer science Open source vs proprietary software Legislation relevant to computer science The Data Protection Act 1998 Computer Misuse Act 1990 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 Creative Commons Licensing Freedom of Information Act 2000. Along with an exam style question and more! Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

A4 1.2 Memory Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J276. Includes relevant information on: Flash memory - advantages and disadvantages Virtual Memory Virtual Memory Implementation The Difference Between RAM and ROM Flash / Solid State Memory The Power On Self Test Memory Data Flow The Purpose of RAM The Purpose of ROM And more! Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

A4 Network Security Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J276. Includes relevant information on: Forms of Attack Types of Malware Threats to a Network Identifying and Preventing Vulnerabilities Along with an exam style question and more! Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

Resources on converting between number bases helping students understand how to convert between denary, binary and hexadecimal. Includes: PowerPoint presentation explaining how to convert between number bases and including practice questions and worked examples. Conversion table worksheets for students to use. A Cheat Sheet to help students revise and work independently. Can be used both in lesson and independently. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification

A4 1.1 Systems Architecture Knowledge Organiser Suitable for OCR GCSE Computer Science J276. Includes relevant information on: Common CPU Components The Purpose of the CPU How CPU Fetches and Executes Instructions Stored in Memory Von Neuman Architecture How Common Characteristics of CPUs Affect Performance The Purpose of embedded systems Examples of embedded systems Can be used as a revision tool, as part of a lesson, or as a differentiated resource for SEN/EAL/Lower Ability. Check out my shop for other resources on the J276 specification