A series of 6 classroom wall posters to promote the concept of computational thinking. Alongside the 4 parts of computational thinking (Decomposition, Pattern Recognition, Abstraction and Algorithm design), I have also included debugging which includes common errors (example syntax and logical). PNG and PDF versions included. Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! Please leave a review!

Download my poster which includes example task ideas on how to apply computational thinking problem solving skills to Art. The poster includes a range of tasks and classroom ideas that use key computational thinking skills! Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! Update: High Resolution 2560x1440 in both PNG & JPEG Please leave a review!!!

Download my poster which includes example task ideas on how to apply computational thinking problem solving skills to Drama. The poster includes a range of tasks and classroom ideas that use key computational thinking skills! *Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! * Update: High Resolution 2560x1440 in both PNG & JPEG Please leave a review!!!

Download my poster which includes example task ideas on how to apply computational thinking problem solving skills to Music. The poster includes a range of tasks and classroom ideas that use key computational thinking skills! *Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! * Update: High Resolution 2560x1440 in both PNG & JPEG Please leave a review!!!

My popular twitter poster is now available to download for FREE from my tes shop! Wow your friends with this fun card trick… all done through algorithms! Follow the instructions on the poster to complete the trick! Try it out in within the classroom, can be used as a fun starter activity! I have included both JPEG and PNG versions of the poster. Update: High Resolution 2560x1440 in both PNG & JPEG Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! Please leave a review!

Introduction to computer systems for Year 7 students. The aim of this unit of work is to introduce year 7 students to the basic concepts of computer systems. What are we learning? To show understanding of the difference between input and output devices with suitable examples. To understand the difference between internal and external devices with suitable examples. To describe the different types of storage: Magnetic, Optical and Solid State. To understand the role and purpose of the CPU and the relationship with RAM (Fetch-Execute Cycle). To show an understanding of an embedded system including suitable examples. This unit of work includes a range of information and activities to develop student knowledge and understanding of computer systems. A final assessment is also included. Teacher answer powerpoint also included. **Please leave a review!

Within this unit of work, students will learn how to apply the concepts of computational thinking to a range of different problem solving puzzles. The resource is split into four sections; 1. Computational thinking puzzles - a range of different types of puzzles which encourage students to apply the concepts of computational thinking to solve them. Puzzles include mazes, word ladders and even a game of draughts (or checkers)! 2. Logic Gates - students will need to solve the logic gate puzzles to identify if the output is on (1) or off (0) dependent on the gate sequences. This also helps develop Boolean decision making through the use of AND, OR & NOT gates which produce a TRUE (1) or FALSE (0) output. 3. Flowchart puzzles - students need to work out the correct answers to the questions asked dependent on the input information and the flowchart conditions set. Flowcharts include the use of algebra variables which can help support mathematics students. 4. Pseudo code puzzles - students need to read through the pseudo code algorithms and demonstrate their understanding by answering the questions asked. Pseudo code sequences include the use of algebra variables which can help support mathematics students. Each puzzle is given a score. Once complete students check their answers and work out their overall scores and place them in the grid provided. They then compare this with the overall levels to find their overall level: Rookie, Pro or Beast! This can then be used within assessment to see if students are performing at, below or above expected levels. Pack includes a student PowerPoint resource to complete and answers for each puzzle. ***Please Leave a Review!***

Included in pack - PDF and PPT versions. Includes; Procedures, Functions, IF then Else statements Loops (Repeat, Forever, Forever IF) Getting around (Moving jumping techniques) Game based (Scoring, collecting objects, timers) Scratch specific techniques (Broadcasting, variables, costumes) Bouncing off things (edge of screen, walls) Creating a scrolling background Ideal for KS3, but also suitable for KS2. Also includes flowchart diagrams to help explain the concept of the programming. *****************************************Please leave a review!***************************************

Has technology improved our lives or has it actually made our lives worse? This poster was created to promote debate within the classroom within my year 11 students to prepare them for their computer science exams. I have included a range of topics with positive, negative and thought provoking questions for students to consider. The topics covered are also suitable for GCSE ICT exams. Please leave a review!

A quick reference poster which I’ve developed to help develop independent learning skills within computer science lessons. The sheet includes key words, programming techniques, data types, flowchart symbols and examples of writing algorithms in both flowcharts and pseudocode. Suitable for KS3 and KS4, I have included both jpg and PNG versions. ***Please leave a review!

This unit of work introduces students within KS3 to the concepts of computational thinking by helping Rob-bot the robot make a jam sandwich. Through the activity, students will learn about decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design (through both basic flowcharts and pseudo code). They will also lean about the importance of debugging their algorithms. The duration of this work usually takes between 2-3 hours to complete, so is perfect as an introductory unit to computational thinking and programming. ***Please leave a review!***

The following quiz is based upon the four parts of Computational Thinking: Decomposition, Abstraction, Pattern Recognition and Algorithm Design. The quiz includes 8 questions including definitions and scenarios to test your students understanding of Computational Thinking. Ideal to use as either a starter or plenary! Give students a mini white board and marker pen for instant feedback! Also includes a Computational Thinking Recap slide prior to the quiz itself. Please leave a review!

The following resources work in conjunction with KS3 Computer Science: Networks. This knowledge organiser includes all the topics learned within this unit of work into one single page. The revision sheet helps your students to prepare for the end of unit assessment while also developing independent learning skills!

Download my poster which includes example task ideas on how to apply computational thinking problem solving skills to the humanities. Example tasks are included for History, Geography and PRE lessons. Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! Update: High Resolution 2560x1440 in both PNG & JPEG Please leave a review!!!

My popular Twitter poster is available to download here! This poster helps to explain how the process of computational thinking can be used to help tackle a school project. Computational Thinking is a skill set that can be used across the curriculum, not just within computer science! The logical approach to solving a problem means that it’s application can be used to develop and improve students ability to deal with difficult problems in a more rational way. The aim of my posters is to make you realise that many of the brilliant tasks that teachers facilitate week in, week out actually include computational thinking. It’s just a matter of making it more explicit! I have provided both a PDF and JPEG version of the poster. Please leave a review!!!

Introduction to computer systems for year 8 students. The aim of this unit of work is to build upon the knowledge and understanding of computer systems developed within KS3 Computer Science: Computer Systems Year 7. What are we learning? Explain factors affecting CPU performance. Clock Speed Cache Size Number of Cores RAM, ROM and Virtual Memory – understanding of differences between volatile and non-volatile memory. Explain factors affecting secondary storage. Cost Capacity Speed Portability Understand the Fetch – Execute Cycle. This unit of work includes a range of information and activities to develop student knowledge and understanding of computer systems. A final assessment is also included. Teacher answer powerpoint also included. **Please leave a review!

This versatile resources is aimed to develop your GCSE Computer Science retrieval skills and practice a range of fundamental skills which consistently appear within GCSE Computer Science exams. This resource is an ideal revision activity and includes a pack of 10 activity sheets within both PowerPoint and PDF format. I have included three different versions: Student pack - activity sheets only Teacher pack - answers (with explanations) only Student self assessment pack - both activity and answers Skills covered include: ASCII conversion Understanding binary and hexadecimal values Binary, denary and hexadecimal conversion Huffman coding Binary addition Memory size conversions These activities can be used as classroom starters, homework or as main classroom activities. It is recommended that these activities are used to practice and assess students ability to perform these skills, not as an introduction. Please leave a review!!!