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.
**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.
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)
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.
Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
GCSE Computer Studies Revision
A single A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding robust programs.
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.
The topic covers:
Defensive design
Input sanitisation
Validation
Planning for Contingences
Authentication
Maintainability
Comments
Indentation
Sensible names
Constants
Functions
Reasons for testing
Iterative Testing
Final / Terminal Testing
Syntax Errors
Logic Errors
Testing
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
System Security Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
Revision Sheet
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding system security.
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.
OCR GCSE Unit 1 Summary Sheets Booklet for GCSE Computer Studies (Revision) J276
GCSE Computer Studies Revision
Paper based so can be added to revision packs.
This booklet contains knowledge organisers / summary sheets for all unit 1 topics, 1 to 8 of the OCR GCSE Computer Science course.
Each sheet for an individual topic contains the core information that pupils need to know.
The pages are concise and colourful.
Each topic has a page of quick fire questions that can be used as homework, starters or plenaries.
The content is specific to OCR computer studies but can be used for other exam boards.
If printed in A5 booklet format pupils with have an easily transported revision resource to hand.
Useful for starters, plenaries, homeworks or classroom activities.
1.1 System Architecture
1.2 Memory.
1.3 Storage
1.4 Wired / Wireless Networks
1.5 System Security
1.6 System Security
1.7 System Software
1.8 Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental issues
Types of Storage: Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser.
A sheet that concisely summarises the types of storage used in computer systems in a concise knowledge organiser.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at keystage 3.
Comes with a set of 16 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet, which can be used as starters, plenaries or homework.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Programming Techniques Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
Revision
GCSE Computer Science (J276)
Three full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding Programming Techniques.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 24 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
Key aspects of this topic include:
Variables
Constants
Operators
Inputs
Outputs
Assignments
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Casting
String manipulation
Integer
Character
Boolean
Real number
Loops: for, while
Data types
OCR GCSE Unit 2
Knowledge organiser / Summary Sheets Booklet for Computer Studies (Revision) J276
GCSE Computer Studies Revision.
Paper based so can be added to revision packs.
This booklet contains knowledge organisers / summary sheets for all unit 2 topics, 1 to 6 of the OCR GCSE Computer Science course.
Each sheet for an individual topic contains the core information that pupils need to know.
The pages are concise and colourful.
A useful topic summary booklet to aid with exam question practice
Each topic has a page of quick fire questions that can be used as homework, starters or plenaries.
The content is specific to OCR computer studies but can be used for other exam boards.
If printed in A5 booklet format pupils with have an easily transported revision resource to hand.
Useful for starters, plenaries, homeworks or classroom activities.
2.1 Computational Thinking and Algorithms
2.2 Programming Techniques
2.3 Robust Programs
2.4 Computational Logic
2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages
2.6 Data Representation
*** GCSE Computer Science Keyword Wordsearch Puzzles:* **
A collation of 17 indiviual pages of GCSE Computer Science keywords.
Each page relates to a topic in the OCR syllabus but can be used for any GCSE exam board.
Each page contains a wordsearch puzzle for the keywords in that topic.
Pupils are 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.
KS3 Computer Science
GCSE Computer Science
Homework
Starters
Plenaries
Christmas Revision
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.
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.
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.
**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.
2.1 OCR J277 Algorithms Summary Sheet with quickfire questions
A sheet that concisely summarises the computational thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Complete with answers to all questions.
The topics covered on the sheet are:
Computational thinking principles
Abstraction
Decomposition
Algorithmic thinking
Designing, creating and refining algorithms:
Identifying the inputs, processes and outputs for a problem
Structure diagrams
Create, interpret, correct, complete and refine algorithms
Identify common problems
Trace tables
Flowchart symbols
Searching and sorting algorithms:
Binary search
Linear search
Bubble sort
Merge sort
Insertion sort
Robust Programs Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
GCSE Computer Studies Revision
Two A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding robust programs.
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.
The topic covers:
Defensive design considerations:
Anticipating misuse
Authentication
Input validation
Maintainability:
Use of sub programs
Naming conventions
Indentation
Commenting
Testing
The purpose of testing
Types of testing:
Iterative
Final/terminal
Identify syntax and logic errors
Selecting and using suitable test data:
Normal
Boundary
Invalid
Erroneous
Refining algorithms
Assessment and revision
** OCR J277 1.1 System Architecture Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)**
GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 1.1
Created as an A3 sheet
A sheet that concisely summarises system architecture (CPU).
Aimed at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Complete with answers to all questions.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful aid to help with exam question practice.
Can be used as a revision guide, starters or plenaries.
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
*** 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