*** GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles:* **
Including all the solutions in a separate booklet
GCSE Computer Science OCR J277
A collation of 17 indiviual wordsearch puzzles of GCSE Computer Science keywords.
Each page relates to a topic in the OCR J277 specification but can be used for any GCSE exam board.
Each page contains a wordsearch puzzle for the keywords in that topic.
Pupils are also 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 and independently.
GCSE Computer Science
KS3 Computer Science
Homework
Starters
Plenaries
OCR J277 Unit 1 Bundle - 1.1 to 1.6 Knowledge Organisers Complete set
Each topic knowledge organiser bundled togther in one cost effective package.
1.1 Systems architecture
1.2 Memory and storage
1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols
1.4 Network security
1.5 Systems software
1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology
Everyday Algorithms Workbook (unplugged activities)
Everyday Algorithms Workbook (unplugged activities)
An excellent resource for teaching algorithms in the final half term of the year.
A collection of nine everyday algorithms.
Pupils write out the text based pseudo code and flowcharts for a series of everyday activities.
Activities 1-5 show the pseudo code, pupils have to draw the flowcharts.
Activities 6-9, pupils have to write the pseudo code and associated flowcharts.
Document is in MS Word so fully editable and a teachers version is also included that show some suggested answers / responses.
This resource can be used as an independent unit of work or as part of other units of work such as programming, computer science and computational thinking. It can also be used for classroom based activities, homework or project work for a full class or assigned to individual pupils.
Mainly aimed at KS3 pupils
Keywords:
Computer Science
Algorithms
Pseudo code
Sequence
Iteration
Decomposition
Decisions
Repetition
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.
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
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 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
**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.
A bundle of useful revision resources based around OCR GCSE Computer Studies. Can be used with other specifications.
Includes:
-GCSE Computer Science Glossary.
-GCSE Computer Science Revision - exam question practice and technique.
1.7 System Software revision help sheet.
Network Topologies Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
The resource includes a two sheet summery of the topic
A sheet of quick fire questions.
A sheet of questions based based on the sheet and topic.
A sheet of answers for the questions.
A presentation that explains packet switching in written (pseudo code form) and a flowchart form.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding network topologies.
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.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
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
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.
** 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
A booklet listing about 300 computing words based around GCSE requirements. When printed as a handy A5 booklet, is easily transported by pupils. Also very useful in KS3.
Can be used in the classroom as a ready, unplugged resource to help pupils find definitions of computing words. Also useful for homework tasks.
Available in word and PDF format.
**Technology in the News Activity **
The resource includes a word processing and a PowerPoint version.
There are links within the resources to a variety of news articles which students can browse and investigate.
The activity is applicable to KS3 and KS4 computer studies and links to Legal, Ethical, Cultural and Environmental aspect of GCSE computer studies.
Activities can be saved and used as an ongoing activity.
The activities can be used as a starter, plenary, homeworks or as part of a class activity leading on to discussions about various aspect of computer science / studies.
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.
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
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
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
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