Revision Kindly Makes Success Come Along Exam Technique Aid A mnemonic summary card for GCSE Computer Science pupils to stick into their book to help with exam technique. One A4 sheet has eight cards that can be cut out. There is also a ‘poster’ version, each part placed on an A4 sheet that can be used as constant reminder on a classroom display.

Types of Storage: Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions) 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. There is also a wordsearch activity based on the topic keywords presented within the knowledge organiser. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

Computer Science Crossword (KS3 KS4) This resource is a computer science crossword. Suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 pupils. Can be used as a starter, plenary or homework. The second page contains the answers for the teacher viewing. KS3 KS4 GCSE Computer Science

The worksheet introduces ‘Character Sets’, including: ASCII Extended ASCII and Unicode The worksheet contains definitions, a practical showing pupils how to obtain special characters via the keyboard and a python coding task to output and display ASCII / Extended ASCII characters. There are also questions related to the worksheet practical. The worksheet is suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 Computer Science.

A simple, quick interactive PowerPoint presentations that asks students to answer some web based questions. The resource can be used as a starter or plenary in an ICT or computer studies lesson. (The second slide shows the answers).

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.

** 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

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.

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.

A bigger than usual computer science crossword, to keep you busy over Christmas, great to settle down to after Christmas lunch! Hope you enjoy it

This arroword puzzles is based on computer memory 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.

Computer Science and ICT Projects for Homework / Independent Learning Engage and reward your pupils. Unplugged activities. This resources is aimed at your KS3 pupils studying computer science or ICT. Pupils enjoy completing small projects that earn them recognition and praise and these are embedded into the activities they will complete. The resource allows for your pupils to make choices about which activity they wish to complete. Independent learning and research are encouraged and all tasks can be completed at home as a project or homework, or at school as independent classroom learning activities. The activities are varied and will appeal to a wide variety of interests that will appeal to students. Activities will reduce teacher workload, by encouraging independent learning. Pupils will be excited and curious as they engage in activities that interest them. Many resources that are available do not include a ‘gameification’ element to encourage learning. This activity booklet allows the teacher to easily award a number of reward stamps for each activity, including: effort research quality resilience improvements. You may wish these rewards to be collated and summed in the included spreadsheet to keep running totals and encourage competition and progress. The resource contains: an editable activity booklet a certificate that can be adapted and printed for each activity your pupils complete. A spreadsheet to record pupils progress and rewards. This comprehensive resource will teach and encourage students the following: independent research into computing and ICT topics to use a variety of ICT resources to show their work to use their imagination to show their work in ways they are comfortable with, including non-ICT method (models, art drawings, paintings etc).

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

This lesson activity is based around the Facebook / Cambridge Analytica data privacy data breach of 2018. The resource consists of a worksheet that can be used to initiate discussion and to complete activities based around these discussions. Page 2 has a lesson plan attached. The resource is in word format so can be easily edited to your own requirements. The lesson activity introduces the topics of Cyber security Ethical issues and Digital Literacy. The resource is is suitable for GCSE Computer Science and KS3 Computer Science.

Simple Input Process Output Machine Model This is another Simple Input Process Output Machine Model to help students understand the concept if input, process and output. Please feel free to use and adapted to your own needs. There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based in the presentation. https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share

An activity sheet (with a separate document with all the answers) that is based around wired and wireless networks. Based around keystage 3 networking but can be use for Keystage 4. Includes three activities, all with marks.

A double sided / 2-page document that is used for testing and peer reviewing a product or item. The testing and review is general purpose and can be applied to most items that have been developed or created, including programs / software. Aimed mainly at KS3 students but can also be used with KS4 students and easily adaptable if required.