This photocopiable resource has been produced to ensure that your students are able to successfully complete their GCSE Computer Science GCSE (9-1), but can also be used by other exam systems. This test has been designed to provide a stimulating, engaging and effective way of assessing the progress of your students. As well as the topic test, you are also provided with a comprehensive marking scheme. Please be aware that there may be appropriate alternative answers to some of the questions, and it is therefore suggested that the teacher uses their discretion when marking students work. Python is used as the programming language.

This resource includes 7 Christmas themed, stand alone activities for students learning how to program using Python. The activities go from basic activities to more complex tasks. Some of the skills and knowledge tested includes using input, FOR and WHILE loops, string manipulation, lists, exporting to an external file and importing from an external file.

This sample project is designed to provide a stimulating, engaging and effective way of preparing students for the Programming Project Component of the 9-1 GCSE in computer science. Students use Python to create a Quiz Board Game. Including: Sample project scenario Sample student solution Sample Python code

This activity pack contains five Christmas themed coding activities which can be used by students in KS2 and KS3. Students learn about sequence, selection and iteration, as well as how to use variables and arrays. All instructions on how to develop the code using Scratch 3.0 have been included, as well as several challenges for each activity. The pack is 35 pages and will take around 3 hours to complete all activities and challenges. Activity 1 - Decorating the living room ready for Christmas - Make the Christmas decorations sparkle! Activity 2 - Dancing Santa - Get Santa to dance - simple dances to choreographed dances. Activity 3 - Christmas Gift Game - Christmas presents float around the screen and if you can click on a present you get to see what’s inside! Activity 4 - Catch the Reindeer Game - In this game Santa has lost his reindeer (including Rudolph) and he has to catch them. At the same time he must avoid the dog pretending to be a reindeer. Activity 5 - Naughty or Nice - In this activity Santa must check the Nice list before he gives a present. The Python Programming Christmas Activities is designed for KS4.

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (50 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 2.3. It includes: Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers) Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content Covered: Defensive design considerations: Anticipating misuse Authentication Input validation Maintainability: Use of sub programs Naming conventions Indentation Commenting 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

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (42 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 2.4. It includes: Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers) Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content Covered: Simple logic diagrams using the operators AND, OR and NOT Truth tables Combining Boolean operators using AND, OR and NOT Applying logical operators in truth tables to solve problems

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (54 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 (from 2020) component 3.6. It includes: Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers) Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content Covered: Be able to define the term cyber security and be able to describe the main purposes of cyber security. Students should know that cyber security consists of the processes, practices and technologies designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access. Understand and be able to explain the following cyber security threats: • social engineering techniques • malicious code (malware) • pharming • weak and default passwords • misconfigured access rights • removable media • unpatched and/or outdated software. Explain what penetration testing is and what it is used for. Define the term social engineering. Describe what social engineering is and how it can be protected against. Explain the following forms of social engineering: • blagging (pretexting) • phishing • shouldering (or shoulder surfing). Define the term malware. Describe what malware is and how it can be protected against. Describe the following forms of malware: • computer virus • trojan • spyware. Understand and be able to explain the following security measures: • biometric measures (particularly for mobile devices) • password systems • CAPTCHA (or similar) • using email confirmations to confirm a user’s identity • automatic software updates.

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (38 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 (from 2020) component 3.8. It includes: Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers) - 38 slides Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content Covered: Explain the current ethical, legal and environmental impacts and risks of digital technology on society. Where data privacy issues arise, these should be considered. Exam questions will be taken from the following areas: • cyber security • mobile technologies • wireless networking • cloud storage • hacking (unauthorised access to a computer system) • wearable technologies • computer-based implants • autonomous vehicles.

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (43 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 1.6. It includes: Teaching PowerPoints(includes checkpoint questions and answers) Student PowerPoints (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content Covered: Impacts of digital technology on wider society including: Ethical issues Legal issues Cultural issues Environmental issues Privacy issues Legislation relevant to Computer Science: The Data Protection Act 2018 Computer Misuse Act 1990 Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 Software licences (i.e. open source and proprietary)

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (62 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 1.1. It includes: · Teaching PowerPoint (includes checkpoint questions and answers) · Student PowerPoint (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content: The purpose of the CPU: The fetch-decode-execute cycle Common CPU components and their function: ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) CU (Control Unit) Cache Registers Von Neumann architecture: MAR (Memory Address Register) MDR (Memory Data Register) Program Counter Accumulator How common characteristics of CPUs affect their performance: Clock speed Cache size Number of cores

These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (42 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 1.4. It includes: Teaching PowerPoint (includes checkpoint questions and answers) Student PowerPoint (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers) Content Covered: Forms of attack: Malware Social engineering, e.g. phishing, people as the ‘weak point’ Brute-force attacks Denial of service attacks Data interception and theft The concept of SQL injection Common prevention methods: Penetration testing Anti-malware software Firewalls User access levels Passwords Encryption Physical security

This unit provides at least 6 hours of KS3 lessons on the use computer hardware components in a computer system. At the end of the units students are provided with an assessment to assess their progress. This unit includes a: PowerPoint presentation (56 Slides) PDF teaching file Unit Test (including mark scheme) These resources can be used by a computing teacher or a non-specialist teacher to teach “What is a Computer?”. This unit can be taught in a classroom with no computers. What will students learn? ALL STUDENTS • I can identify the main hardware components (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, HDD, SSD, PSU and GPU) and software components (operating system, application software) that make up a computer system. • I understand that devices such as smart phones and tablets are computer systems MOST STUDENTS • I can explain the role the main hardware components (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, HDD, PSU and GPU) and software components (operating system, application software) that make up a computer system. • I understand the role of input, output and storage devices. SOME STUDENTS • I can select the components of a computer system to ensure that they meet the needs of a user.

This is a 17 page introduction to programming using Python. It includes: The use of Lists (arrays), including one and two dimensional arrays File handing operations (open, read, write and close) Each section includes activities for the students to complete. I would greatly appreciate feedback on what you think of this resource.

Parts 1 -3 of this guide to programming using Python go through many of the programing techniques required to produce simple programs. Part 4 seeks to provide an opportunity to put these ideas into practice. The first section provides instructions on creating a simple board game and the second section demonstrates how Python can be used to create a simple database that can then be searched.

This is an 18 page introduction to programming using Python. It includes: Python -The Basics The use of variables, constants, operators, inputs, outputs and assignments The use of data types The use of basic string manipulation Each section includes activities for the students to complete. I would greatly appreciate feedback on what you think of this resource.

This is a 15 page continuation from Part 1 of programming using Python. It includes: The use of sequences and selection (including Boolean and comparison operators) The use of iteration (count and condition controlled loops) Each section includes activities for the students to complete. I would greatly appreciate feedback on what you think of this resource.

This photocopiable resource has been produced to ensure that your students are able to successfully complete the OCR Computer Science GCSE NEA. This support pack is designed to provide a stimulating, engaging and effective way of preparing both teachers and students for the Non-Examined Assessment Component of the 9-1 GCSE in computer science. The pack contains: Introduction for students - NEA Procedures Technical Preparation for the NEA component J276 Programming project Sample Task 1 - Archside Academy Detention Database. Including: NEA sample project scenario NEA sample student solution NEA sample Python code J276 Programming project Sample Task 2 - Quiz Board Game Including: NEA sample project scenario NEA sample student solution NEA sample Python code Help sheet 1 - Creating a board game using Python - Includes a complete set of instructions Help sheet 2 - Creating a database using Python - Includes a complete set of instructions Help Sheet 3 - Menus, Lists and Exporting using Python - Includes a complete set of instructions

This photocopiable resource has been produced to provide 7 to 13 year olds with exciting and engaging opportunities to learn coding concepts using Scratch. There are enough activities for 4 to 5 lessons. This has been updated to work with Scratch 2.0. Students have the opportunity to complete written activities and complete practical activities. Topics covered include: Algorithms Sequences Iteration (Repetition) Selection Variables

This photocopiable resource has been produced to provide 7 to 14 year olds with exciting and engaging opportunities to learn coding concepts using the Python programming language. There are enough activities for 4 to 5 lessons. Including: Algorithms Sequences Iteration (Repetition) Selection Variables The resource covers the programming aspect of the computing national curriculum. use two or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems make appropriate use of data structures [for example, lists, tables or arrays] design and develop modular programs that use procedures or functions.

This 10 page photocopiable resource has been produced to provide 7 to 14 year olds with exciting and engaging opportunities to learn coding concepts using Python in a series of 4 fun standalone projects. The projects are: Game 1 -Play the name game - Students have fun with their name. Game 2 -Guess the number -Students have fun making a game to guess the number. Game 3 - Mystery of the Crystal Ball - Students have fun looking into their future. Game 4 - Two Player Horse Race Game Each project takes from 30 minutes to an hour and a half to complete and all of them include a series of activities to extend learning.