** System Architecture Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)** A sheet that concisely summarises System Architecture (CPU). Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. A useful aid the help with Exam question practice Includes: The purpose of the CPU Von Neumann Architecture Common CPU Components and their Function The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance Embedded Systems

2.6 Data Representation Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Revision / Knowledge Organiser Three pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding data representation. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 33 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall. Also included is an of activity sheet based on binary addition with a version including answers. Included is a keywords activity sheet based on binary-hex definitions for pupils to complete. There is also a document that pupils can use to create there own digital images using pixels to draw objects (spreadsheet based). There are also a collection of information sheets related to the topic. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords Include in the Summary Sheet are: Bits Binary Digits Binary Denary Check Digit Binary Shift Hex Hexadecimal Character set ASCII Extended ASCII Unicode Image Graphics Bitmap Pixel Metadata Colour depth Resolution Megapixel Sound Analogue Sampling Sample size Bit rate Frequency Compression Lossy Lossless File types

Programming Techniques Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions) Revision GCSE Computer Science (J276) Three full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding Programming Techniques. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 24 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Key aspects of this topic include: Variables Constants Operators Inputs Outputs Assignments Sequence Selection Iteration Casting String manipulation Integer Character Boolean Real number Loops: for, while Data types

**The Internet of Things (IoT) – Activity Sheet ** All answers to each question/activity are provided in a separate document, so there is no further work to be completed by the teacher. This is an engaging and effective way to introduce your students to the Internet of Things (IoT). This IoT Activity Sheet resource will encourage research and discussion and captivate students’ interest and enhance their learning experience. The word-search puzzle challenges their problem-solving skills. Additionally, the research activity prompts students to explore real-life applications of IoT in homes, fostering critical thinking. The fill-in-the-blank questions and multiple-choice section provides coverage of IoT fundamentals, ensuring a well-rounded understanding and a base for further discussion. With these versatile activities, your students will gain a solid grasp of IoT while having fun.

** OCR J277 1.1 System Architecture Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)** GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 1.1 Created as an A3 sheet A sheet that concisely summarises system architecture (CPU). Aimed at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Complete with answers to all questions. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. A useful aid to help with exam question practice. Can be used as a revision guide, starters or plenaries. Includes: The purpose of the CPU Von Neumann Architecture Common CPU Components and their Function The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance Embedded Systems

A bigger than usual computer science crossword, to keep you busy over Christmas, great to settle down to after Christmas lunch! Hope you enjoy it

The worksheet introduces ‘Character Sets’, including: ASCII Extended ASCII and Unicode The worksheet contains definitions, a practical showing pupils how to obtain special characters via the keyboard and a python coding task to output and display ASCII / Extended ASCII characters. There are also questions related to the worksheet practical. The worksheet is suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 Computer Science.

A worksheet that allows pupils to convert between binary and denary / denary binary.

2.4 Computational Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) A single A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding computational logic. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving, memorisation, recap and recall. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

Types of Storage Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding wired and wireless networks. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 23 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice

**2.4 Computational Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) - Revision Two pages of A4 that concisely summarise the important information regarding computational logic. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet that can be used as a quiz to aid interleaving , memorisation, recap and recall. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

Computational Thinking and Algorithms Summary Sheet with questions A sheet that concisely summarises the computationakl thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.

Network Topologies Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions) The resource includes a two sheet summery of the topic A sheet of quick fire questions. A sheet of questions based based on the sheet and topic. A sheet of answers for the questions. A presentation that explains packet switching in written (pseudo code form) and a flowchart form. A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding network topologies. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages Summary Sheet - Revision / Knowledge Organiser The resource includes a one sheet summary of the topic (knowledge organiser) All important points about the topic are summarised and contained on a single page for easy access and organisation. The quick fire questions can be use for interleaving the topic for recall and discussion and as homework, starters, plenaries or discussion points to aid revision etc. Revision Sheet / Knowledge Organiser Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords include: Translator Error Diagnostics Run-time environment Editor Low level languages Machine code Assembly language High level language Interpretor Assembler Compiler IDE (Integrated Development Environment) Comments Shell Editor IDLE Python Debugging

OCR GCSE Computer Studies Revision helpsheet - 1.7 System Software A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.7 System Software of the OCR GCSE Computer Studies specification. The resource can be use for end of unit mini tests or for full revision of the topic in preparation for the exam. The document contains: a fully summarised mindmap of all sections required to be learned in the 1.7 system software section of unit 1. A page to makes notes on A mini revision planner to help with planning and organisation of the topic for an end of unit test. Guidance on the importance or being organised and planning revision.

**Technology in the News Activity ** The resource includes a word processing and a PowerPoint version. There are links within the resources to a variety of news articles which students can browse and investigate. The activity is applicable to KS3 and KS4 computer studies and links to Legal, Ethical, Cultural and Environmental aspect of GCSE computer studies. Activities can be saved and used as an ongoing activity. The activities can be used as a starter, plenary, homeworks or as part of a class activity leading on to discussions about various aspect of computer science / studies.

Binary Shift Information and Practice Activities This resource consists of a basic explanation of binary shifts (left and right) showing illustarted examples of how to perform the operations. There are also examples and activities to complete. The resource is linked to two videos that show how to perform the shift operations using 1 and 0’s. The practical activities are best performed by representing the 1 and 0’s on the printed sheet using plastic spoons, buttons, lollipop sticks with 1 and 0 written on them (or any other way to represent to 1 or the 0). The activity has deliberately been devised to be hands-on. Useful for KS3 and KS4 GCSE Computer Studies