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!

A simple presentation that can be used to introduce input process and output. Useful for KS3 and KS4

This flowchart shows the links between fixing errors and resilience and also that repeated practice leads on to mastery, the more programming is practiced, they better you will get! The flowchart algorithm can be used in classes as a discussion point and a display. The embedded graphic can be resized, printed, cut-out and stuck into exercise books as a reminder that making mistakes is OK, normal and part of the programming cycle.

This resource is a computer science crossword. Suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 pupils. Can be used as a starter, plenary or homework etc. The second page contains the answers for the teacher viewing. KS3 KS4 GCSE Computer Science Keywords in the puzzle are: Memory Firmware RAM Memory Magnetic ROM HDD Volatile Secondary Cache Flash Embedded BIOS SSD

This arroword puzzle is based on computer storage keywords. The puzzle is meant for teachers and has cryptic clues, but no reason why pupils can’t have a go if you think it is appropriate for some. Answers are on the second page.

This arroword puzzles is based on computer storage keywords and is FREE to download. The puzzle is appropriate for KS4 GCSE and KS3 computer science. Can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or an extension task. Answers to the clues are on the second page.

**Arrowords - - Computer Science - System Achitecture ** KS3 and KS4 This puzzle is similar to a crossword but the clues are inside the puzzles itself. The sheet can be used for homework, a starter, plenary or extension task etc. The second page of the resource has the answers on it. The associated words are related to computer science system architecture and includes: CPU Cache BIOS Cores MAR Embedded

This is the second arroword puzzles and is based on computer storage keywords and is FREE to download. The puzzle is appropriate for KS4 GCSE and KS3 computer science. Can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or an extension task. Answers to the clues are on the second page.

A bundle of 11 computing keywords homework / class activity sheets that students have to find the definitions for and complete. Useful as homework activities or part of a classroom activities on specific computing topics. Useful for GCSE KS4 lessons, homework, starters plenaries, recall and interleaving. Data Types and Structures Input and Output (programming) Iteration Networks Programming Programming Languages Searching and Sorting Binary - Hexadecimal / Hex Binary Representation Hardware Computer Systems

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

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

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.

**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.

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?

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

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.

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

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.

2.6 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