Preparation for the GCSE Computer Science 9-1 Paper 2. Reminders on how to do sorting, searching and data conversion. Student questions (differentiated - some with ‘methods’, some with additional pseudocode challenge) - Teacher solutions to main questions. DTT Revision - Key Areas: Data structures, errors, robustness and data types ( Therapy - as identified in mock exam).

Combining Python skills in the introductory unit. Practice programs prior to student assessment next week. Text file contains a possible solution - copy and paste the code into Python.

Model used for controlled assessments. Used with students midway through OCR 20 Programming Challenges, to get Year 10 students to reflect and focus on the different stages in the Programming Cycle of Assessment and the importance. Class discussion of each stage, followed by students explaining and evidencing each stage. This enables them to work at a higher level and to understand the process required in September.

BTEC Business Unit 2 Finance - Cash Flow and Bu Lesson 6: Budget of a mini-enterprise company. Teaching the exam unit with application to the Enterprise coursework. Teacher worksheet with solution. Student worksheet for sharing with students.

Introduction to Python workbook. Assessment of prior knowledge introduced via Scratch. Introductory tasks. Workbook used for e-marking, rather than printing out each lesson. Peer and self assessment carried out on computer, then uploaded for teacher marking.

Revision lesson: Each revision lesson gets the students working independently for the first part of the lesson, followed by a review of the answers. A specific area of Component 1 is then revised, and the lesson concludes with a QWC question. If you have longer lessons, you could add in past exam questions from the A451 syllabus which are related. Independent questions: Memory and Storage Teacher-led revision: ELCE QWC question: Technology today

Scratch Christmas Story Scratch activity designed for Year 3 & 4 to introduce the concept of coding using blocks. Used Scratch 2 offline editor (Scratch.mtu) Program files can only be opened in Scratch, however the powerpoint instructions have all the required code in should you wish to use the online version.

In the final lesson before the exam, this is verbal exercise used for revision/reminder of the key theory needed for the UNit 2 Business Finance online exam. Instructions for students: You have been given a WHEREAS card. When instructed, you will have 30 seconds to explain to the class the difference between the 2 key terms you have been given. There must be no speaking (except for the person completing their WHEREAS challenge) until all class members have had a go You must listen carefully as the answer they give could be the answer you need in the May exams.

Paired Discussion/Written-based Revisision Activity Discussion Cards for Component 3 - A2 Impact of Modern Technologies Peer: Read the card asking the same questions for each key concept: What is it? How is this relevant to business? Why is this relevant to me? Once discussion has taken place, the student then writes a paragraph summarising the discussion. Peer Support: Knowledge Organiser provides overview of topic. Golden Nuggets of key concept theory included in case prompting is needed in the discussion.

Let’s Do It Activities Designed as lesson starters for component 2 - revision of the different methods for searching and sorting: Defensive design (validation & verification), maintainability (indentation and comments), anticipating misuse and planning for contingencies. Each method is illustrated through worked examples and tips on how to search/sort with three practice questions that students can work on independently. In my lessons, I will have a folder with the solutions in so that students can self-mark once they have completed the activity. To follow shortly: Let’s Do It Activities for Translators & Language Facilitators.

Paired Discussion/Written-based Revisision Activity Discussion Cards for Component 3 A1 Modern Technologies Peer: Read the card asking the same questions for each key concept: What is it? How is this relevant to business? Why is this relevant to me? Once discussion has taken place, the student then writes a paragraph summarising the discussion. Peer Support: Knowledge Organiser provides overview of topic. Golden Nuggets of key concept theory included in case prompting is needed in the discussion.

Revision lesson on Flat, tall and matrix business structures with differentiated questions at the end.

These memory joggers can be used to discuss the theory behind the A266 Business Communication Systems controlled assessment. I used for think/pair/share activities to check the students understood the concepts before completing a practice assignment.

This worksheet is designed to give students practice converting numbers in denary, binary and hexadecimal conversion. Answer sheet provided showing working.

Business Communication Systems A265 Ethics & Law student workbook. Prior-knowledge questions memory joggers questions ICT Task (preparation for A267) Also attached - memory joggers to display at front of class.

GCSE BCS A265 Final revision lesson for exam. Do your students know the key terms? Do they understand the importance of the stakeholders in the business? Use this presentation to Q&A as a final check before the exam.

Tricky Words Revision Resource A265 BCS Exam Get your students ready for the A265 exam with this keyword sheet. a) Circle the ones you don't understand b) Starter: Allocate a word to each member of the class, they need to explain it to the rest of the class c) Plenary: Choose a word, explain it to leave the lesson d) Home revision: You need to know what these words mean for the exam, Fill students with confidence by word recognition. Good luck to all your students in the exam.

Assessment on both Component 1 & Component 2 - on areas the Year 11 were struggling with. Marks out of 35 Solution and teacher mark grid provided.

Revision session - Focus: Calculation questions Storage capacity Converting between binary, denary and hexadecimal Binary shifts Binary addition Check digit calculations Questions & Solution provided.

Scheme of Work for Component 2 LA1 Role of Data and Information. Example lesson resource.