An introduction to using the turtle in python. 1) Some examples of how to create shapes 2) Challenges - try and create the following shapes 3) Further challenges to also implement selection (if) statements to offer different outputs depending on user inputs. Each section has a tick box that students can check off once the task is completed.

A python programming challenge where students are expected to write a program that checks if a password is considered to be strong. The password must be greater than a certain length, include numbers, symbols, upper & lower case letters, not contain certain words or number pattens. The booklet includes: A tick sheet for when students have managed a certain task A test plan to check that certain passwords are ‘strong’ or not Some useful snipits of python code that will assist the students. An extension task. Good practice for string manipulation. Depending on your group ability, this could be a 1 or 2 lesson activity.

Binary converting quiz made in Visual Basic.net. - Keeps track of highscore - Headings can be hidden or shown depending on ability

Double sided worksheet Revision questions on searching and sorting algorithms Word Puzzle - Computational Methods

The guide gives examples of how to: Use loops (WHILE and FOR) IF statements Read and Write to text files Use random numbers Carry out basic mathematics String Manipulation There are a set of challenges that use the techniques covered in the booklet on the last page.

Another double sided starter worksheet with computer science related dingbats. Great settler task

Grids to be displayed on a whiteboard with 9 questions. Topics covered: Representing Data Databases Networks & Internet Programming Can be used as a quiz or individual grids used as a starter to a lesson. I have used as a revision quiz and have included the answer grid PDF. I gave the students 30 seconds on each grid. Easy to adapt for future topics.

GCSE Computing 100 mark Mock Exam - Based on A451 OCR Computing Spec. Questions on all topics from the spec.

A Word document with sections relating to: Working out file sizes of images. Using co-ordinates. Looking at an existing game and looking for the decisions that need to be made Make your own game with 3 decisions Modify a game Legal issues related to modifying code (Open Source, Copyright and Patents Act) The document is set of tasks that pupils must provide evidence that they have completed. It does not teach students how to create the game.

A walk and talk computing exam

Another set of mixed questions/activities covering sections of the OCR A451 exam spec. Doubled sided worksheet. Ideal revision and cover work.

A double sided revision worksheet on a mix of topics from the OCR A451 spec. Covers: Representing Data Logic Gates Hardware Software

Another double sided poster of mixed revision topics from the OCR A451 Computing spec. Topics include Programming Hardware (Input, Output, Storage) Primary Storage Binary Logic Laws related to computer science

7 keyword challenges on computer science topics: Databases Programming Software Hardware Networks File Types & Acronyms

8 page PDF document with a Karnaugh map on each page. Answer booklet included showing groups and final solutions. I have used these sheets after teaching this topic as a starter to ensure over a number of lessons that the students haven’t forgotten how to find boolena expressions from a Karnaugh map representation.

The total of each box is the sum of the numbers below - Practice converting numbers in to binary and hexadecimal. Double Sided: Side 1: Binary Side 2: Hexadecimal

A revision resource I have used with year 11 students that explains sorting and searching algorithms: Binary Linear Bubble Insertion Merge With questions to help students revise these areas.

Worksheet revision poster for logic gates. Focus on the NOT OR and AND gates for the OCR Computing GCSE Basic revision on one side, past exam questions on the reverse.