A revision booklet supporting OCR J276 Computer Science Revision for specification point 1.2 Memory
• 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 extended learning project book for GCSE Edexcel Business Studies (9-1) to support the teaching and learning of Theme 1, Topic 1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship which directs students through a report written to:
Assess how successful a selected local enterprise has been in achieving its main purpose.
Analyse how entrepreneurial characteristics and skills support the purpose of a selected local enterprise.
Describe the entrepreneurial characteristics and skills demonstrated in each selected local enterprise.
Compare the purpose, activities and aims of two contrasting local enterprises.
Outline how entrepreneurial characteristics and skills support the purpose of each selected local enterprise.
Outline in detail how the activities and aims meet the purpose of two contrasting local enterprises.
Identify entrepreneurial characteristic and skills demonstrated in each selected local enterprise.
Identify the purpose, activities and aims of two contrasting local enterprises.
A revision booklet supporting OCR J276 Computer Science Revision for specification point 1.1 Systems Architecture
the purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann architecture:
MAR (Memory Address Register)
*MDR (Memory Data Register)
*Program Counter
*Accumulator
common CPU components and their function:
*ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
*CU (Control Unit)
*Cache
the function of the CPU as fetch and execute instructions stored in memory
how common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance:
*clock speed
*cache size
*number of cores
embedded systems:
*purpose of embedded systems
*examples of embedded systems.
A mat to give tips and hints on writing an extended answer question in GCSE Computer Science - useful for explaining how to get the top marks in a 6 mark question
A set of 7 PowerPoint presentations which take students through the “model” exam answers to a series of questions relating to the topic of Architecture, Memory and Storage.
A series of 4 case studies covering Edexcel A Level business 1.1.3 Market positioning including:
a) Market mapping
b) Competitive advantage of a product or service
c) The purpose of product differentiation
d) Adding value to products/services
Companies covered are:
Rolls Royce
Samsung
Ikea
Lush
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A series of 5 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business studies 1.1.2 Market research covering:
a) Product and market orientation
b) Primary and secondary market research data (quantitative and qualitative) used to:
o identify and anticipate customer needs and wants
o quantify likely demand
o gain insight into consumer behaviour
c) Limitations of market research, sample size and bias
d) Use of ICT to support market research:
o websites
o social networking
o databases
e) Market segmentation
Businesses included are:
Unilever
McDonald’s
Coca-Cola
Nike
Apple
Case studies include key points for discussion, markscheme and answer structure following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.
A set of 9 case studies for Edexcel A Level Business Studies on 1.4.3 Organisational Design including:
a) Structure:
o hierarchy
o chain of command
o span of control
o centralised and decentralised
b) Types of structure:
o tall
o flat
o matrix
c) Impact of different organisational structures on business efficiency and motivation
Each case study contains key points to consider and key discussion points along with a mark scheme and answer structure guidance following the PeCAN-PiE and AJIM models.