These knowledge build cards relate to the Functional Skills in ICT Unit, with some examples of documents and integrated teacher assessment. Database not included as actual name of students used in school-based exercise. Resources include - vocational context, examples of completed work, tasks for students. Topic: The Healthy Lifestyle of a Cardinal Wiseman Student Programs: Macromedia Fireworks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher and Microsoft Access. In the Autumn term, Year 8 focused on Programming. In the Spring term, Year 8 focuson Functional Skills in ICT. In the Summer term, Year 8 focus on Computer Science theory.

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.

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.

A small selection of the resources I am developing to help my students improve their confidence in key terminology for Component 2, which based on mock results, was their weaker paper. Get Going Glossary - checking their understanding of key terminology. Fast Five - Quick questions on data rep/algorithms/logic/simple algorithms. DTT - Diagnosis following practice papers. Terminal Ten - MCQs and a QWC question. I am developing these resources as I teach my Year 11s, and over will upload the sets of resources in due course.

I have created this marking grid to use with the OCR Computer Science 9-1 June 2018 papers. When marking the mock exams for my Year 11, if they show some knowledge of the topic, I will put the marks awarded in the ‘Knowledge demonstrated’ column, whereas if they get low or 0 marks, I will put the mark in the ‘Area for further revision’ column. This way, when students receive their feedback, they can target revision at their weaker areas prior to re-testing. I hope it can be of use. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

Component 3 Cyber Security This is a set of Knowledge Build Cards (KBCs) linked to the theory required for Component 3 Cyber Security, and the skills required in Component 1, if you choose to use PowerPoint for the User Interface . Used as follows: 15 mins SSCR literacy task for content. Listening to audio of theory before the CR element of task linked to the school. Working on the development of the user interface as practice for Component 1 LAC. (Infographics removed for copyright reasons) Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

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.

This resource has been developed based on student feedback from the Paper 2 2018 and the Paper 2 Examiner Report extract: “Candidates who did well on this paper generally… Understood the use of SQL and wildcards.” This resource provides: Syntax, example for a fruitShop table and practice with a bakery table. Solution provided - in lesson, I will get students to self-check against a printed copy of the solution. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

Let’s Do It Activities Designed as lesson starters for component 2, this free resource is from the Data Representation set. The set, on sale for £4, shows the different methods for converting data in the 9-1 specification, illustrated through worked examples and a suggested approach, 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. Thanks for interest in this resource.

Let’s Do It Activities Designed as lesson starters for component 2, this free resource is from the Algorithm set. The set, on sale for £4, shows the sort/search methods in the 9-1 specification, illustrated through worked examples and a suggested approach to 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. Thanks for interest in this resource.

Let’s Do It Activities Designed as lesson starters for component 2 - revision of the different methods for searching and sorting: Binary search, linear search, bubble sort, merge sort, merge sort lists and insertion sort. 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 Programming Techniques.

I have trialled BTEC Digital Information Technology during 2017/2018, and have produced a number of resources linked directly to the new specification. This free resource is one of a set linked to the theory required on sectors for Component 3 Cyber Security, and the skills required in Component 1, if you choose to use PowerPoint for the User Interface. The complete set for will be available to purchase in November for £5. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

I have trialled BTEC Digital Information Technology during 2017/2018, and have produced a number of resources linked directly to the new specification. This free resource is one of a set linked to the theory required on sectors for Component 2 LAA, and the skills required in Excel for LAB. The image with this resource shows the different placemats I have created for this unit which can be purchased for £6. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

I have trialled the teaching of BTEC TA Digital Information Technology during 2017/2018 and have produced the attached ‘placemats’ to ensure that students understand the key skills required for LAB/C and the knowledge required for the research task in Component A. Either print double-sided, laminate or simply display/view on screen. On side A is the LAA theory looking at sectors of industry. On side B is the LAB/C skills in Excel. I have used them laminated, 1 between 2 and supported the Excel element with short tasks that teach students the skills as listed in the specification. I hope these can be of help to you and your students. Thanks for taking an interest in this resource.

Let’s Do It Activities Designed as lesson starters for component 2 - revision of the different data conversion methods: Binary to denary and vice versa, binary to hexadecimal and vice versa, denary to hexadecimal and vice versa, binary addition, binary shift to the left, binary shift to the right, and finally as mentioned in the spec, (how to calculate) the check digit. Each conversion is illustrated through worked examples and tips on how to convert 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 Sorting & Searching Algorithms and Logic Gates.

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

Using a model of 15 minutes theory and discussion, followed by practical creation of a user interface in Microsoft Access, this unit helped my Year 9 class to understand the concept of user interfaces as an introduction to the BTEC TA in DIT. Includes - discussion tasks linked to specification, home learning tasks and practical tasks in Access.