Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
GCSE Computer Studies Revision
A single A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding robust programs.
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.
The topic covers:
Defensive design
Input sanitisation
Validation
Planning for Contingences
Authentication
Maintainability
Comments
Indentation
Sensible names
Constants
Functions
Reasons for testing
Iterative Testing
Final / Terminal Testing
Syntax Errors
Logic Errors
Testing
OCR GCSE Computer Science Revision helpsheet - 1.8 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues.
A set of resources that can also be set for Christmas homework or revision
A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.8 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues 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:
Three page of core / essential notes
24 quick fire question to aid revision, recall and retention
System Security Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
Revision Sheet
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding system security.
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.
*** GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles:* **
A collation of 17 indiviual pages of GCSE Computer Science keywords.
Each page relates to a topic in the OCR syllabus but can be used for any GCSE exam board.
Each page contains a wordsearch puzzle for the keywords in that topic.
Pupils are asked to pick three keywords and find the definitions of those words.
The resource can be printed as individual sheets or a booklet that can be then used throughout the course for homework, classroom activities, starters or plenaries.
Allows pupils to work individually.
KS3 Computer Science
GCSE Computer Science
Homework
Starters
Plenaries
Christmas Revision
This activity sheet allows students to practice exam questions. They will be given a question to answer or pick their own
question to answer from an exam paper, revision book or any other appropriate revision resource and answer the question on the sheet. Once the question has been answered the students can self or peer mark the answer by looking up the answer on a mark scheme or revision source.
Students can discuss with peers the answer and exam technique and correct any mistakes made.
The activity sheet allows four questions to be answered on each side (print on both sides to save paper).
The marking of the answers can be set as a peer or self assessment task or worked through with the teacher.
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: Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser.
A sheet that concisely summarises the types of storage used in computer systems in a concise knowledge organiser.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at keystage 3.
Comes with a set of 16 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet, which can be used as starters, plenaries or homework.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
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
**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.
Computer Science and ICT Projects for Homework / Independent Learning
Engage and reward your pupils.
Unplugged activities.
This resources is aimed at your KS3 pupils studying computer science or ICT. Pupils enjoy completing small projects that earn them recognition and praise and these are embedded into the activities they will complete.
The resource allows for your pupils to make choices about which activity they wish to complete.
Independent learning and research are encouraged and all tasks can be completed at home as a project or homework, or at school as independent classroom learning activities.
The activities are varied and will appeal to a wide variety of interests that will appeal to students.
Activities will reduce teacher workload, by encouraging independent learning.
Pupils will be excited and curious as they engage in activities that interest them.
Many resources that are available do not include a ‘gameification’ element to encourage learning. This activity booklet allows the teacher to easily award a number of reward stamps for each activity, including:
effort
research
quality
resilience
improvements.
You may wish these rewards to be collated and summed in the included spreadsheet to keep running totals and encourage competition and progress.
The resource contains:
an editable activity booklet
a certificate that can be adapted and printed for each activity your pupils complete.
A spreadsheet to record pupils progress and rewards.
This comprehensive resource will teach and encourage students the following:
independent research into computing and ICT topics
to use a variety of ICT resources to show their work
to use their imagination to show their work in ways they are comfortable with, including non-ICT method (models, art drawings, paintings etc).
The resources can be used as a set of differentiated algorithm resources or as homeworks to compliment lesson activities:
The resources covers aspects of computational thinking, including:
Algorithms
Pseudo Code
Flowcharts
Sequencing
Decomposition
Abstraction
Decisions
and Repetition
Tasks can be completed in any order and are differentiated.
The resource contains pages covering:
My rewards
My progress
Notes
Teacher feedback
Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues in Computing
-A whole lesson resource relating to the Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues relating to technology and computing.
-can be used for Christmas homework or revision
There is a sheet with information about the issues and a page of lesson activities.
The resources contain active links to on-line material.
The resource can be used by itself or to lead on to further discussion about the associated issues.
Can be used as a classroom activity or homework
Also provided is a sheet with examplar answers.
Useful for revision and practice questions.
Encourages debate and discussion
The resource includes a summary of the topic (knowledge organiser)
All important points about the topic are summarised and contained over two pages 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
1.4 OCR J277 Network Security Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice, interleaving, starters, plenaries and homework.
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding system security.
20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheets with answers
Two supplementary sheets with concise information about the topic.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 J277 specification but applicable to other exam boards.
Includes:
Malware
Phishing
Brute-force attackes
Denial of service attacks
Data interception and theft
SQL injection
Social engineering
2.1 OCR J277 Algorithms Summary Sheet with quickfire questions
A sheet that concisely summarises the computational thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching.
Aimed specifically 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.
The topics covered on the sheet are:
Computational thinking principles
Abstraction
Decomposition
Algorithmic thinking
Designing, creating and refining algorithms:
Identifying the inputs, processes and outputs for a problem
Structure diagrams
Create, interpret, correct, complete and refine algorithms
Identify common problems
Trace tables
Flowchart symbols
Searching and sorting algorithms:
Binary search
Linear search
Bubble sort
Merge sort
Insertion sort
1.5 OCR J277 System Software Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice, interleaving, starters, plenaries and homework.
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding system software.
20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheets with answers
Two supplementary sheets with concise information about the topic.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 J277 specification but applicable to other exam boards.
Includes:
User interface
Peripheral management and multitasking
User management
File management
Encryption software
Defragmentation
Data compression
1.6 OCR J277 Ethical Legal Cultural Environmental Impacy Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quickfire questions)
A total of 13 pages of concise information and questions, all in one place
OCR GCSE Computer Science Revision helpsheet - 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues.
A set of resources that can also be set for Christmas homework or revision
A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues of the OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification.
The resource can be used for end of unit mini tests or for full revision of the topic in preparation for the exam.
The document contains:
Three pages of core / essential notes
25 quick fire question to aid revision, recall, interleaving, retention, starters and plenaries.
**Includes **
Impacts of digital technology on wider society including:
Ethical issues
Legal issues
Cultural issues
Environmental issues
Privacy issues
Legislation relevant to Computer Science:
The Data Protection Act 2018
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
Software licences (i.e. open source and proprietary
Also includes six supplementary pages outlining stakeholders in various contexts and ethical responsibilities of recycling digital technology etc.
Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
GCSE Computer Studies Revision
Two A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding robust programs.
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.
The topic covers:
Defensive design considerations:
Anticipating misuse
Authentication
Input validation
Maintainability:
Use of sub programs
Naming conventions
Indentation
Commenting
Testing
The purpose of testing
Types of testing:
Iterative
Final/terminal
Identify syntax and logic errors
Selecting and using suitable test data:
Normal
Boundary
Invalid
Erroneous
Refining algorithms
Assessment and revision
** OCR J277 2.2 Programming Fundamentals Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)**
GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 2.2
A sheet that concisely summarises system programming fundamentals
Aimed at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 24 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.
Topics summaries include:
Variables
Constants
Operators
Input
Output
Assignments
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Algorithm
Pseudo code
Flowchart
Boolean operators
Logical operators
Data types
Integer
Real / float
Character / string
ASCII
Text files
Open / read / close
Records
Database
Access
SQL
Query
Record
Array / list
Dictionary
2.4 Boolean Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
2.4 OCR J277 Boolean Logic Summary Sheet/Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
GCSE Computer Science.
A Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser that concisely presents the important information regarding Boolean logic.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of quick fire questions and answers 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.
Keywords include:
Binary
Boolean
Truth table
Logic gate
Logic diagrams
Logic symbols and alternatives