High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
Do your students need a little extra help with understanding if statements in Python programming? Are you looking for some ready to use programming challenges that can be easily incorporated into your lessons?
This worksheet can be used as a classroom activity, for a homework task or as a ready-to-use task for quick finishers, making this an invaluable resource to have in your teacher kit.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This 2-page PDF printable handout includes:
example code,
a task to identify the main operators,
a task to correct code and
3 practical challenges for them to practice writing if statements in Python code.
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You even have a separate PDF with possible answers.
The diversity of these if statement challenges allow pupils to develop a variety of useful programming skills. This resource is perfect for established computer science teachers, non-specialist teachers or newly qualified teachers.
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Do your students need a little extra help with understanding using lists in Python programming? Are you looking for some ready to use programming challenges that can be easily incorporated into your lessons?
This worksheet can be used as a classroom activity, for a homework task or as a ready-to-use task for quick finishers, making this an invaluable resource to have in your teacher kit.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This 2-page PDF printable handout includes:
example code,
a tasks to read code,
a task to correct code and
3 practical challenges.
.
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The diversity of these lists programming challenges allow pupils to develop a variety of useful programming skills. This resource is perfect for established computer science teachers, non-specialist teachers or newly qualified teachers.
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This complete Python programming lesson teaches pupils how to use subprograms including how to pass variables, call subprograms and use local and global variables.
Download this no-prep lesson now to help you take control of your workload.
This ready to use lesson is suitable for Key Stage 3 and GCSE computer science pupils.
This complete lesson includes an attractive dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint presentation including videos to teach the key skills and the easy-to-follow teacher’s lesson plan includes all the answers.
This ready-to-use lesson is perfect for non-specialist teachers, newly qualified teachers and teachers who are teaching Python for the first time.
Please note: This lesson does assume the pupils are confident with using basic programming constructs of sequence, selection (if statements) and iteration (while and for loops)
Duration: 1 lesson.
This lesson teaches pupils about:
Subprograms
Passing variable to a subprogram
Returning variables from a subprogram to the main program
Local and global variables
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Are you looking for a robust, ready to use summative assessment to test your students understanding of data representation?
Computers science teachers have been left in a wilderness, without a rigorous, fair and consistent way to test your student’s knowledge in key stage 3 … UNTIL NOW!
WHAT IS TESTED?
This written test has been carefully mapped to the UK’s Computing At Schools (CAS) Progression Pathways. It includes a mixture of multiple-choice, short answer and long answer questions.
This assessment covers the following CAS Progression Pathway descriptions:
Knows that digital computers use binary to represent all data.
Knows that computers transfer data in binary.
Understands the relationship between binary and file size (uncompressed)
Defines data types: real numbers and Boolean.
Queries data on one table using a typical query language.
Understands how numbers, images, sounds and character sets use the same bit patterns.
Performs simple operations using bit patterns e.g. binary addition.
Understands the relationship between resolution and colour depth, including the effect on file size.
Distinguishes between data used in a simple program (a variable) and the storage structure for that data.
Knows the relationship between data representation and data quality.
Understands the relationship between binary and electrical circuits, including Boolean logic.
Understands how and why values are data typed in many different languages when manipulated within programs.
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The test lasts 50 minutes.
WHO IS THIS ASSESSMENT FOR?
This test is paper 1 and has been written for year 8. If you are looking for the year 7 (paper 1) assessment, click here. If you are looking for the year 9 (paper 3) assessment, click here.
HOW DO I USE THE ASSESSMENT?
This assessment is super easy to use. Simply print out the question paper and give to your students. It is better to run this assessment in class rather than as a homework task to ensure reliability.
Students complete the test on paper.
HOW IS THE ASSESSMENT MARKED?
You mark the papers yourself but don’t worry, you get an easy to follow mark scheme and can even watch the helpful video which shows you exactly how to mark it.
HOW IS THE ASSESSMENT GRADED?
Included in the resource is an Excel spreadsheet. Once you enter the marks onto the spreadsheet, it will automatically show you the total marks, the grade (A* to U) and if they have met expectations, are above expectations or are below expectations to help you with report writing. You also get a summary showing you how well the CAS Progression Pathways have been answered by your students to help you with future planning.
This simple, easy to use summative assessment paper provides you with useful feedback your senior leadership team will love. Download it now to add it to your teacher toolkit.
Supercharge your teaching with these irresistible worksheets that ignite a passion for vector graphics! Designed to compliment your current scheme of work, these 6 stunning, no-prep worksheets enhance learning and spark critical thinking.
Several worksheets are on-screen friendly meaning no printing costs, just an exciting twist in the classroom!
FOR WHOM?
Tailored for year 8 pupils who are learning about creating vector graphics and suitable for experienced computing teachers and non-specialist teachers.
These worksheets have been developed to compliment your existing scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter along with giving your students vital extra practice.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Uncover magic with these 6 comprehensive PDF worksheets:
Draw from Shapes Mouse – Students are given a simple image of a mouse that they are asked to analyse. Using the skills they have previously learnt they identify the elements that make up the image and then have a go at creating it themselves.
Draw from Shapes Rocket – Similar to the previous worksheet but this involves slightly more advanced skills and is suitable for higher ability students.
Combining shapes – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a penguin.
Drawing Lines – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a fish which is useful to consolidate and embed the skills they have previously been taught.
Planning your image – an attractive worksheet to help pupils plan their image they will be creating for their final project.
Evaluating your project – A useful worksheet that helps pupils look at their image critically.
Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile worksheets. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities.
Transform teaching and instil skills required to create imaginative vector images. Perfect for ready-to-use alternatives to compliment your current scheme of work, these captivating worksheets are available now!
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How can you teach your students about the different types of computer networks, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this computer science lesson does.
Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this computing lesson about the different types of computer networks today and save yourself all that preparation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This lesson includes:
an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation,
differentiated lesson objectives,
a video to change focus and break up the lesson,
loads of individual and group tasks and questions,
printable ready to use worksheets for classwork,
3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task,
a comprehensive teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS.
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WHAT DOES IT COVER?
Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses.
This lesson helps you to teach your class about:
LAN, WAN and PAN
Wired and wireless network
Client-server and peer-to-peer (P2P) networks
Factors that affect the performance of networks
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Please note: network topologies and protocols are not covered in this lesson as that is covered in a separate lesson you can download here.
DURATION: 1 lesson
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This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap network topologies, protocols and layers. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes.
A powerful revision aid that your students will love.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes revision tips and an exam style question including a possible answer.
HOW CAN I USE IT?
This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision.
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics:
Star and mesh network topologies
WiFi frequency and channels
Encryption
Ethernet
IP addressing and MAC addressing
TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, POP, IMAP and SMTP protocols
The concept of the 4-layer TCP/IP protocol layers
Packet switching
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Task cards that help your students’ confidence grow when learning programming!
Have you ever felt your students were just not grasping the basics when it comes to programming? Sometimes all they need is a little bit more practice and repetition of the simple things before you move onto more complex tasks.
With these quick programming tasks cards you can easily do just that.
40 TASKS CARDS WHICH FOCUS ON INPUT AND PRINT STATEMENTS AND NOTHING ELSE!
Created for use with multiple text-based programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, C#, Ruby and Small Basic.
These fun challenges are perfect to allow your students to recap skills you have taught them previously to help transfer those skills into their long-term memory.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
There are 40 different tasks and 4 more blank cards so you can create your own additional tasks if you want. Colour and black/white versions are both included (using the same 40 tasks in each) to help you save on printing costs. If you are using the black and white version, you can print them onto coloured paper or card to add interest.
WHAT PREPARATION IS REQUIRED?
These tasks cards are so simple to prepare and once you have created them, you can use them time and time again.
Print the pages you want to use. Colour and black/white versions are both included.
If you want to reuse them, you can laminate the pages or print on card.
Cut each page into 4 sections.
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HOW CAN THEY BE USED?
Once you have your pack of cards you can easily use them at any time you want. You can use them in so many ways…
As a starter or plenary
To give your pupils more practice during a lesson
To give to quick finishers
To help lower ability pupils reinforce the key skills
.
To use them you can either allocate particular cards to pupils or allow them to pick a random card from the deck themselves. Your students then create the program and can test it out on a classmate.
The beauty of this activity is because all the pupils are working on different tasks their classmates will not know the answers and are often delighted by the silly and humorous responses they get from the computer.
Once students have one program working correctly they can pick another card which keeps the entire class fully engaged allowing you to focus on helping the students who need your one-to-one help.
An exciting and easy classroom activity to reinforce key programming skills.
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Task cards that help your students’ confidence grow when learning programming!
Have you ever felt your students were just not grasping the basics when it comes to programming? Sometimes all they need is a little bit more practice and repetition of the simple things before you move onto more complex tasks.
With these quick programming tasks cards you can easily do just that.
40 TASKS CARDS WHICH FOCUS ON MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS AND NOTHING ELSE!
Created for use with multiple text-based programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, C#, Ruby and Small Basic.
These fun challenges are perfect to allow your students to recap skills you have taught them previously to help transfer those skills into their long-term memory.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
There are 40 different tasks and 4 more blank cards so you can create your own additional tasks if you want. Colour and black/white versions are both included (using the same 40 tasks in each) to help you save on printing costs. If you are using the black and white version, you can print them onto coloured paper or card to add interest.
WHAT PREPARATION IS REQUIRED?
These tasks cards are so simple to prepare and once you have created them, you can use them time and time again.
Print the pages you want to use. Colour and black/white versions are both included.
If you want to reuse them, you can laminate the pages or print on card.
Cut each page into 4 sections.
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HOW CAN THEY BE USED?
Once you have your pack of cards you can easily use them at any time you want. You can use them in so many ways…
As a starter or plenary
To give your pupils more practice during a lesson
To give to quick finishers
To help lower ability pupils reinforce the key skills
.
To use them you can either allocate particular cards to pupils or allow them to pick a random card from the deck themselves. Your students then create the program and can test it out on a classmate.
The beauty of this activity is because all the pupils are working on different tasks their classmates will not know the answers and are often delighted by the silly and humorous responses they get from the computer.
Once students have one program working correctly they can pick another card which keeps the entire class fully engaged allowing you to focus on helping the students who need your one-to-one help.
An exciting and easy classroom activity to reinforce key programming skills.
What are you waiting for? Buy them now and give your pupils an activity they will simply love.
If you are still unsure how these can be used in your classroom, please check out my totally FREE If Statement Task Card set now so you can see how versatile and engaging these cards are for yourself.
Task cards that help your students’ confidence grow when learning programming!
Have you ever felt your students were just not grasping the basics when it comes to programming? Sometimes all they need is a little bit more practice and repetition of the simple things before you move onto more complex tasks.
With these quick programming tasks cards you can easily do just that.
**40 TASKS CARDS WHICH FOCUS ON USING RANDOM VALUES IN PROGRAMS along with recapping input and output, if statements, while loops and for loops! **
Please note, this set of 40 quick programming task cards focuses only on generating and using random values. It does assume they are familiar with input, output and creating variables using whole numbers and numbers that use decimal places (floating point) and using simple mathematical operators including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They should also be familiar with loops (for and while), if statements and dealing with strings. This is a great activity to recap all those previously learnt skills.
Created for use with multiple text-based programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, C#, Ruby and Small Basic.
These fun challenges are perfect to allow your students to recap skills you have taught them previously to help transfer those skills into their long-term memory.
Buy these quick programming task cards now to give your pupils the boost they need and deserve.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
There are 40 different tasks and 4 more blank cards so you can create your own additional tasks if you want. Colour and black/white versions are both included (using the same 40 tasks in each) to help you save on printing costs. If you are using the black and white version, you can print them onto coloured paper or card to add interest.
WHAT PREPARATION IS REQUIRED?
These tasks cards are so simple to prepare and once you have created them, you can use them time and time again.
Print the pages you want to use. Colour and black/white versions are both included.
If you want to reuse them, you can laminate the pages or print on card.
Cut each page into 4 sections.
HOW CAN THEY BE USED?
Once you have your pack of cards you can easily use them at any time you want.
You can use them in so many ways…
As a starter or plenary
To give your pupils more practice during a lesson
To give to quick finishers
To help lower ability pupils reinforce the key skills
.
An exciting and easy classroom activity to reinforce key programming skills.
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Are you looking to expand your student’s knowledge of Python programming? These Python challenges give students 6 coding activities all focused on extending their knowledge of using functions in Python.
If you are familiar with my best-selling Python book “Python by Example: Learning to Program in 150 Challenges” by Nichola Lacey, these new challenges will expand on the skills taught and give your student’s more coding practice.
Download this wonderful set of Python challenges today to see just how useful they are.
WHO ARE THESE PYTHON CHALLENGES FOR?
These challenges assume students have some basic knowledge of programming with Python and know how to use input and a basic print statement as well as being familiar with using if statements for loops and random numbers in Python.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This pack includes a single 5 page PDF which gives your students an explanation of using functions in Python, example code and 6 programming challenges for them to work through. You also get another PDF which contains printed versions of the suggested solutions AND you get the Python solutions in Python programs so you can open them and look at the code using an IDLE.
HOW CAN YOU USE THESE PYTHON CHALLENGES?
These challenges are very flexible and can be used in a variety of ways. The main PDF includes an explanation, example code and a page of Python coding challenges. Students can work through them individually and the attractive PDF handout makes a perfect homework task.
Alternatively, you can print out the example code and page of Python challenges to give to your class as a starter, plenary or other in-class activity to enable your students to practise using their new skills.
You may even want to isolate the programming challenges into individual tasks, rather than use them as a printed activity to use them in your lesson as small individual coding challenges.
They are also ideal for quick finishers or to motivate higher ability students to keep them interested and learning a new skill whilst you help other students who need a little more reassurance of the basics.
As you have a separate PDF of the answers you can give them to your class at a later date for them to mark themselves, although most students do not require this as they will discover if their code works when they run it and will debug if they find an error. You could also have the answer sheet ready as a help sheet for those who are stuck and need help.
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This complete Python programming lesson teaches pupils hoe to create a robust user-friendly program. It allows pupils to consolidate their Python programming skills by giving them a challenging program to complete.
Students need to create a program that allows messages to be encoded and decode using a Caesar cypher. While they are doing this, they are acquiring valuable skills about creating robust programs and how to break a complex task into manageable chunks along with common techniques programmers use when tackling large programs.
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This ready to use lesson is suitable for Key Stage 3 qand GCSE computer science pupils.
This complete lesson includes an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation including videos to teach the key skills and the easy to follow teachers lesson plan includes all the answers.
This ready-to-use lesson is perfect for non-specialist teachers, newly qualified teachers and teachers who are teaching Python for the first time.
Please note: This lesson does assume the pupils are confident with using basic programming constructs of sequence, selection (if statements) and iteration (while and for loops).
Duration: 1 lesson.
This lesson teaches pupils about:
Using sensible variable names and user prompts
Creating a menu system that works
Creating a robust program that takes into account user errors to prevent them from crashing the program
How to break a complex task into manageable chunks
Caesar cypher
Converting strings into ASCII code and converting ASCII code into strings
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This Python lesson is perfect for GCSE computer science classes learning how to manage large programming projects. It shows them how they can use structure diagrams in the planning stages to help visualise how a large programming project may be created.
It includes an attractive dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint presentation that includes differentiated lesson objectives, a pop quiz and lots of practice drawing structure charts. It also includes a teacher’s lesson plan that contains suggested complete answers and three handouts.
This ready-to-use lesson is perfect for non-specialist teachers, newly qualified teachers and teachers who are teaching Python for the first time.
Download this ready-to-use lesson now and take control of your workload.
Please note: This lesson does assume your students are familiar with the KS3 national curriculum requirements and have previously been taught how to use sub programs, selection and iteration.
Duration: 1 lesson.
This lesson helps pupils understand the following key skills:
What is a structure diagram?
What do the symbols mean in a structure chart?
How do you decompose a problem?
How are subprograms used to split up larger programs into smaller more manageable chunks?
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This computer systems workbook is perfect for students studying for the AQA GCSE (9-1) in computer science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification 8525.
It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home.
The answer booklet is provided as a separate PDF file so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers.
BONUS RESOURCE: This resource also includes a PowerPoint presentation that allows pupils to easily create neat logic circuits by simply dragging the options into the desired position. Clear instructions given in the presentation on how to use it.
This 54-page workbook completely covers the new specification 8525 3.4 Computer Systems theory.
Table of Contents:
Hardware and software
Boolean logic (NOT, AND, OR and XOR)
Truth tables
Logic circuits
Boolean expressions
Software Classification (System software and application software)
Functions of the operating system
Low-level languages
High-level languages
Interpreter, compiler and assembler translators
Systems architecture
Von Neumann architecture
CPU
Fetch-Execute cycle
Memory (ROM, RAM, Cache and Registers)
Secondary memory (Solid state, optical and magnetic)
Cloud storage
Embedded systems
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You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been updated for the new specification:
Algorithms
Python Programming
Fundamentals of Data Representation
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Cyber Security
Relational databases and SQL
Ethical, Legal and Environmental Impacts
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Written specifically to match the requirements of the AQA GCSE Computer Science exams, these workbooks ensure that you cover the entire specification and provide your students with all the information they need for successful revision and exam preparation.
But these workbooks are more than just a standard handout or textbook. They’re interactive and engaging, combining the best of both worlds to create a powerful addition to your teacher’s toolkit. With everything at their fingertips, your students will be able to focus on learning and achieving their best.
What is included?
Our interactive PDF workbooks make it easy to focus on specific sections of the AQA 8525 GCSE in Computer Science syllabus without overwhelming your students. Each workbook is designed to cover a single topic in depth, using student-friendly language and clear explanations of key terminology to help your pupils digest the knowledge and retain it for longer.
Throughout each workbook, tasks are included to reinforce learning and allow you to monitor your students’ progress. Answers are provided in a separate PDF workbook, giving you the option to issue workbooks without answers for assessment purposes.
To help your students take ownership of their learning, each workbook also includes a student checklist. This tool allows students to track their progress and identify areas where they may need more work, helping you make the most of the time you have with your students.
This bundle includes all of the following AQA workbooks:
Fundamentals of Algorithms
Programming using Python
Fundamentals of Data Representation
Computer Systems
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Cyber Security
Relational Databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)
Ethical, Legal and Environmental Impacts of Digital Technology
The total individual price for all the computer science workbooks is £135.92 but when purchased as a bundle you can get all this for only £100 saving you more than 25% of the individual price.
How can they be used?
Our AQA 8525 GCSE in Computer Science workbooks are the perfect complement to your classroom teaching. They offer the flexibility to be completed either on-screen or printed and completed manually on paper, ensuring continuity both in the computer room and when your classroom is being used by another subject.
In addition, our workbooks can also be given to students as homework or self-study projects to complete on their own at home. This is a great option for students who may need extra practice or who want to reinforce their understanding of a particular topic.
The best part? When you purchase our workbooks, you’ll receive a PDF file that can be reused time and time again with no further costs or ongoing subscription fees. This means that you can continue to use them year after year, saving time and money in the process.
So whether you’re looking for an in-class supplement, a homework option, or a comprehensive revision tool, our AQA 8525 GCSE in Computer Science workbooks are an excellent choice.
This is exceptional value as it includes my “Relational Databases and Structured Query Language (SQL)” workbook and answer book, clear instructions to walk you through installing DB Browser and two databases to practise with. This pack is perfect for students studying for the AQA GCSE (9-1) in computer science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification 8525.
It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home. As part of that workbook it also includes gives clear, easy to follow instructions for creating an SQL database using DB Browser. It also shows how Python can be used to insert, update and delete data in the SQL database as well as retrieving specific data from the SQL database using select, from, where and order by.
A separate PDF answer booklet is provided giving you all the answers to the tasks in the workbook so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers.
The 39-page workbook completely covers the new specification 8525 3.7 Relational Databases and Structured Query Language (SQL) section of the AQA (8525) GCSE in Computer Science.
Table of Contents:
Explain the concepts of databases
Relational databases
Table
Record
Field
Primary Key
Foreign key
SQL
SELECT
FROM
WHERE
ORDER BY … ASC / DESC
INSERT INTO
UPDATE
DELETE FROM
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You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been updated for the new specification:
Algorithms
Python Programming
Fundamentals of Data Representation
Computer Systems
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Cyber Security
Ethical, Legal and Environmental Impacts
This systems software workbook is perfect for students studying for the OCR GCSE (9-1) in computer science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification J277.
It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically, making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home.
The answer booklet is provided as a separate PDF file so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers.
This 17-page workbook completely covers the new specification J277 1.5 systems software theory.
Table of Contents:
The purpose and functionality of systems software
Operating Systems
User Interface
Memory management and multitasking
Peripheral management and drivers
User Management
File Management
Utility system software
Encryption software
Defragmentation
Data Compression
The role and methods of backup
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You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been written to cover the J277 specification:
Systems Architecture
Memory and Storage
Computer networks, connections and protocols
Network Security
Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts
Algorithms
Programming Fundamentals
Producing Robust Programs
Boolean Logic
Programming Languages and IDEs
This systems architecture workbook is perfect for students studying for the OCR GCSE (9-1) in Computer Science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification J277.
It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically, making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home.
The answer booklet is provided as a separate PDF file so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers.
This 24 page workbook completely covers the new specification J277 1.1 systems architecture theory.
Table of Contents:
Systems Architecture
Hardware
Software
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
Memory Address Register (MAR)
Memory Data Register (MDR)
Program Counter (PC)
Accumulator (AC)
Common CPU Components
Arithmetic / Logic unit (ALU)
Control unit (CU)
Cache
Busses
The Fetch-Execute cycle
How common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance
Clock speed
Cache size
Number of cores
Purpose of embedded systems
Examples of embedded systems
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You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been written to cover the J277 specification:
Memory and Storage
Computer networks, connections and protocols
Network Security
Systems Software
Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts
Algorithms
Programming Fundamentals
Producing Robust Programs
Boolean Logic
Programming Languages and IDEs
This is a written test about how data is represented in a computer system.
It includes questions on binary, denary, hexadecimal, binary addition, logic gates, truth tables, ASCII, bitmaps and vector images and machine code.
Suitable for GCSE Computer Science classes and KS3 Computing classes. A useful revision tool to help GCSE pupils recognise gaps in their knowledge.
The test takes most students around 25 - 30 mins to complete.
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As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
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This bundle of 16 ready to use lessons includes everything you need to teach the following:
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
CPU Performance
Embedded Systems
ROM, RAM and Virtual memory
Secondary Storage
Network Types
Network Hardware
What is the internet?
Network topologies
Wireless networks
Network Protocols and TCP/IP
Malware
Identifying and Preventing Network Vulnerabilities
and Computer Science Exam Technique Revision Lesson
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Each lesson includes a high-quality dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation, videos to teach key skills, interesting activities to keep the class engaged and to help you monitor progress and understanding and teacher plans which include ALL THE ANSWERS!
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