Complete module that takes a Key Stage 3 student from visual-based programming to text-based programming in a term using: Visual-based: Logo, Kodu and Scratch; Text-based: Reeborg and Python Knowledge Build Cards (KBCs) have examples and tasks for students to complete. Integrated teacher assessment (mini-writes) every 6th lesson, with a ‘Big Write’ at the end. Taught during the Autumn term to students who have no previous programming knowledge and the ‘building process’ from visual-based to text-based programming ensured all students grasped concepts so that they were more confident when introduced to Python.

Differentiated self-assessment sheets for the main units in the new OCR GCSE Computer Science 9-1 - Unit 1 Computer Systems. Gauge the progress of students against their ability - Low Ability Pupils (LAP), Middle Ability Pupils (MAP), High Ability Pupils (HAP) and Most Able pupils (MA). Use as a progress check for students, and as a check for teachers that they are covering the content outlined in the OCR GCSE Computer Science 9-1 specification.

Start the lesson with Nimble Numbers - in this resource, convert binary to denary numbers.

Use these AfL checklists as you cover theory for the A451 exam. Differentiated for main topics to identify where students need more help in preparation for their exam.

Memory Joggers - Key words - Think/Pair/Share. Help prepare students for the A266 Controlled Assessment with these memory jogger activities.

Start a Computing lesson promptly with some numbers! Convert denary to binary - solution provided on final slide in presentation.

These Key Concept sheets show the key skills that can be used in reports to engage the reader and to present information visually.

Algorithmic Thinking through Flowcharts and Python A resource designed to teach complete novices how to think logically before attempting to write code in Python. This resource emphasises the importance of working out the algorithm using a flowchart, and gets students to practice writing the code before going onto Python (thus preventing the 'Rabbit in headlights' scenario).

Designed for teacher comments to be added based on OCR criteria. Makes moderation easier.

A differentiated test: Theory - Understanding Computers/Practical - Python with Reeborg.

Scheme of Work for the new OCR GCSE Computer Science 9-1 I have been developing the new Computer Science course, and hope that these schemes of work can be of assistance to others, maybe not in their entirety but at least through objectives or tasks.

A revision resource developed to revise key terms for the introductory unit of Python with examples from the code students have used in the unit.

Introductory lesson to BTEC Business - Costs & Revenues unit. Theory Task Homework

End of unit assessment for Python Introduction - The Basics. Differentiated for low, middle and high ability students. Supported by end of unit self-assessment checklist.

Costs & Revenues Unit Lesson 3 Fixed Costs and Variable Costs Theory Task Video