Arrowords - Teachers Cryptic Computer Puzzle This one is mainly for the teachers of computer science, but you may want to let your students have a go… The arroword puzzle is based on a selection of ‘memory / storage’ computer words but have cryptic clues. Answers / solutions are on the second page, try not to peep. Have fun!

Types of Memory Summary Sheet Updated to clarify capacity of non-volatile memory A sheet that concisely summarises the different types of memory. 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 to aid revision and retention. A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice Includes: The Difference Between RAM and ROM The Purpose of ROM in a Computer System The Purpose of RAM in a Computer System The Need for Virtual Memory Flash Memory

Input Process Output - A simple model to explain what input, process and output are. This is a simple presentation that clearly explains what input, process and output are. The model provides simple explanations to the links with data, information, input devices and output devices. Keywords include: data information input process output There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based on the presentation: https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share

An introduction to what a linear search is. Includes explanations, keywords, illustrations, questions and answers and a practical python exercise to write a linear search. Also included is the python code for the coding exercise. This is saved in a word document because .py files are not allowed to be uploaded to the TES website Can be used by the teacher and / or pupil. Keywords: Algorithm Search Array Linear search Index Python Coding

Simple Input Process Output Machine Model This is another Simple Input Process Output Machine Model to help students understand the concept if input, process and output. Please feel free to use and adapted to your own needs. There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based in the presentation. https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share

A lesson that discusses ‘The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using the Internet.’ Full lesson plan and activity sheet included. In MS word format so fully editable if required. Also includes PowerPoint presentation that can be used as the lesson activity, including challenge and extension tasks.

** Online safety and social media activity** Covers: online safety social media internet safety e safety Pupil activity sheet that can be used as a classroom activity or a homework task. KS3 or KS4 Focuses students on the privacy and online safety settings of social media applications. Involves discussion and research of the social media apps that pupils may use themselves. The document is in MS Word format and fully editable.

** 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

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.

Drawing Using Python Turtle A collection of 25 short activities that introduces the python turtle library. About two lessons worth of activity, depending on the ability of the pupils. Answers can be written into the booklet. Clear instructions of what to code. Inputs and outputs are clearly shown. MS Word format so easily editable. All the python activities code are provided for each task allowing the teacher to quickly load, demonstrate and clarify each activity. I have checked these short code snippets on various python IDEs and versions. Please check that the code runs on your IDE / version before using with your classes. Access to each code snippet file is provided in the folder that accompanies this resource.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Football All answers to each question/activity are provided in a separate document, so there is no further work to be completed by the teacher. A lesson activity introducing the concept of the the Internet of Things (IoT) through the use of data in football. There is a word document with information and activities to complete. There are two versions, one without the answers and the teacher’s version with the answers. A PowerPoint is also provided as a companion document. This can also be used by the teacher to display to the class and also by the pupils to complete the activities instead of the paper version if required.

**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.

An activity sheet that allows students to practice converting binary numbers to denary / decimal numbers. If the sheet is laminated it can be used over and over to practice the conversions.

A worksheet activity adding binary numbers and conversions to denary. Starts with 4 bits (nibble) and moves on to 8 bits (byte) additions. There is also an accompanying answer sheet. The activity also has some general questions about binary for students to answer, which could be part of an extension or small research activity. KS3 Computer Science GCSE Computer Science

Stakeholders Activity Sheet This worksheet fits into the GCSE computer studies unit on Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental issues. The worksheet asks students to explain how the change in technology stated will affect various stakeholders and this is a basis for discussion and possible research on how technology effects peoples lives?

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

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.

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

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

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