This teaches students how sound is is sampled and stored in a digital form along with what is sample rate, bit depth, and duration of sound files. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Analogue waves.
How sound is sampled and store in a digital form on a computer.
Factors affecting sound quality: sample rate and bit depth.
Calculating the size of sound files.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.2:
RAM, ROM, and Virtual Memory (Primary Storage)
Units of Storage
Secondary Storage
Binary Crash Course
Representing Images
Representing Sound (Current)
Representing Characters
Compression
This lesson is about the Von Neumann Architecture and has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with an answer sheet, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
Feedback has been considered when creating and updating this resource to ensure it is appealing, engaging, and challenging. This resource will be updated to ensure it is (one of) the best!
Please note that the knowledge of passing of data between registers during the FDE cycle is not required, however, I have found students generally understand the content far better if an animation of this process is shown. You can choose whether to keep or remove this animation in the presentation.
Duration: 2-3 Lessons
This resource is designed to cover:
Common CPU components and their function: ALU, CU, cache, registers.
Von Neumann architecture.
Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle involving registers.
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I hope you like this resource, other complete lessons in unit 1.1:
Purpose of the CPU (Free)
Von Neumann Architecture (Current)
CPU Performance
Embedded Systems (Free)
This activity aims to challenge students’ Python programming skills in using lists / arrays, and manipulating them. This resource is suitable for students with different abilities, with the source code being available for each challenge.
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Compliant with the AQA/OCR GCSE Computer Science specifications 8525/J277.
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12 challenges provide students with an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their coding skills and problem-solving abilities through using arrays / lists.
Source code answers allowing for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of solving the problem.
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File Handling - Python Programming Challenges
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This lesson is about units of data storage and is designed to teach students about bits and how units are used to simplify file sizes. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with an answer sheet, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Units of data storage.
Moving between different data units.
Calculating required storage capacity for files.
Why data needs to be converted to binary format.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.2:
RAM, ROM, and Virtual Memory (Primary Storage)
Units of Storage (Current)
Secondary Storage
Binary Crash Course
Representing Images
Representing Sound
Representing Characters
Compression
This resource covers everything about utility software, including encryption, defragmentation, and data compression. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the preview to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Purpose of specified utility software and why it is required:
Encryption software
Defragmentation
Data Compression
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This activity aims to challenge students’ Python programming skills in using and creating functions and procedures. This resource is suitable for students with different abilities, with the source code being available for each challenge.
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Compliant with the AQA/OCR GCSE Computer Science specifications 8525/J277.
This resource contains:
12 challenges provide students with an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their coding skills and problem-solving abilities through using functions and procedures.
Source code answers allowing for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of solving the problem.
Other useful resources from us:
Arrays / Lists - Python Programming Challenges
Random Numbers - Python Programming Challenges
Operating Systems (OS) - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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This lesson teaches students about the principle of standards and the different network protocols that are used for communication. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Principle of Standards
Different Types of Network Protocols and their Purpose:
TCP/IP
HTTP
HTTPS
FTP
SMTP
POP
IMAP
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.3:
Types of Networks
Network Performance
Network Hardware
The Internet
Network Topologies
Encryption (Free)
Standards and Network Protocols (Current)
Network Connections
These exam-styled questions are aimed at students who wants to gain those last couple marks in these longer questions! Exam practice questions offer students a targeted and effective way to prepare, ensuring they are confident and successful on the exam day. Level up your students’ exam readiness with our targeted long-answer practice questions, crafted to sharpen your writing skills and secure top marks
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
This resource contains:
Long-answer practice questions allow for students to practice their exam technique to gain those last couple marks, which could be the difference between an entire grade.
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 46
Suggested Allowed Time: 52 minutes (+25% extra time = 65 minutes)
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This lesson is about the Factors which affect the Performance of CPUs/processors and has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with an answer sheet, custom exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
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Duration: 1 Lesson
This resource is designed to cover:
Characteristics which affects the performance of the processor: clock speed, cache memory capacity, number of cores.
Effect on performance if changing one, or a combination, of the above characteristics.
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Have any questions? Feel free to contact me. Other complete lessons in Unit 1.1:
Purpose of the CPU (Free)
Von Neumann Architecture
CPU Performance (Current)
Embedded Systems (Free)
This is a practice paper 1 for computer science, which aims to maximise students’ readiness and allow them to master the material to ace the test. Exam practice questions offer students a targeted and effective way to prepare, ensuring they are confident and successful on the exam day.
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
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Practice exam paper 1 which allows students to practice their exam technique and find any weaknesses prior to the big day!
This mock paper has been designed to contain the correct proportion of AO1 and AO2 questions as per the specification. This means that 42% of the marks are based on AO1, and the remaining 58% based on AO2.
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 80
Suggested Allowed Time: 90 minutes (+25% extra time = 113 minutes)
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Random Numbers - Python Programming Challenges
Units of Storage - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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Revision for Paper 1 - OCR GCSE Computer Science J277
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8 Mark Practice Questions (Set A)
Grade 9-7 Practice Questions (Set A)
Long Answer Practice Questions (Set A)
Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set A)
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These 8 mark exam-styled questions cover topics 1.1 to 1.6 in the computer science course. Exam practice questions offer students a targeted and effective way to prepare, ensuring they are confident and successful on the exam day. These questions aim to enhance students’ understanding allowing them to master key concepts.
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Compliant with the OCR GCSE Computer Science specification J277.
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Six unique 8-mark practice questions allow for students to practice their exam-technique on these high mark questions, each is worth 10% of the paper and can be the difference between a grade 8 and grade 9.
A mark scheme for each question allows for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of answering the question.
A word document format is provided to allow for practice for the digital exams in 2025.
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Total Marks: 48
Suggested Allowed Time: 54 minutes (+25% extra time = 68 minutes)
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Random Numbers - Python Programming Challenges
Laws and Legislation - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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This resource covers the common ways vulnerabilities can be removed: penetration testing, anti-malware software, firewalls, user access levels, passwords, encryption, and physical security. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
Feedback has been considered when creating and updating this resource to ensure it is appealing, engaging, and challenging. This resource will be updated to ensure it is (one of) the best!
Duration: 2 Lessons
This resource is designed to cover:
How network threats are limited.
Common vulnerability prevention methods:
Penetration Testing
Anti-Malware Software
Firewalls
User Access Levels
Passwords
Encryption
Physical Security
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These revision questions cover: circuits, current and resistance, potential difference, ac and mains energy, the national grid, static electricity, and electric fields. These revision questions are aimed at finding gaps in students’ knowledge, allowing them to revise the appropriate topics ready for any exams!
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75 multiple-choice questions for topic 2 with four different options requiring the student to determine the correct answer.
Questions for triple students are clearly marked.
Questions for higher tier students are also clearly marked.
Answer sheet with the correct answer.
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This complete lesson covers the different energy stores, conservation of energy, and the transfers of energy in a system. This resource is suitable for students with different abilities with simple and clear language with diagrams and images being used to suit visual learners.
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For the AQA GCSE Combined and Triple Physics specifications 8463/8464.
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25+ slide presentation which includes images and diagrams, animations, student activities, and discussion questions.
2 page worksheet designed to challenge students and consolidate knowledge. An answer sheet is included.
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This lesson teaches students about the internet: Domain Name Service (DNS), server hosting, the cloud, web servers, and clients. It has been specially created for the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) course, meaning there is no irrelevant content from other exam boards. This resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation, a worksheet with answers, custom-made exam-styled questions with a mark scheme, and a full lesson plan. See the video and the preview image to see what is included!
Feedback has been considered when creating and updating this resource to ensure it is appealing, engaging, and challenging. This resource will be updated to ensure it is (one of) the best!
Duration: 1-2 Lessons
This resource is designed to cover:
The Internet: DNS, Hosting, The Cloud, Web Servers, and Clients.
Purpose of the DNS.
Purpose of the cloud.
Interaction between clients and web servers.
Different types of servers and the services they provide.
Advantages and disadvantages of the cloud.
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Other complete lessons in Unit 1.3:
Types of Networks
Network Performance
Network Hardware
The Internet (Current)
Network Topologies
Encryption (Free)
Standards and Network Protocols
Network Connections
This activity aims to challenge students’ Python programming skills in using file handling techniques. This resource is suitable for students with different abilities, with the source code being available for each challenge.
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Compliant with the AQA/OCR GCSE Computer Science specifications 8525/J277.
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12 challenges provide students with an invaluable opportunity to sharpen their coding skills and problem-solving abilities through using file handling techniques.
Source code answers allowing for students to self-evaluate their work or explore a different way of solving the problem.
Other useful resources from us:
String Manipulation - Python Programming Challenges
Random Numbers - Python Programming Challenges
Representing Images - Complete Lesson (OCR GCSE J277)
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This resource contains practice calculations questions for work done, ideal for revision or practice, using the equation: W = Fs.
’Stage 1’ questions require students to calculate the magnitude of work done using given information.
’Stage 2’ questions require students to rearrange the equation to calculate values for different variables.
’Stage 3’ questions (extension) require students to use values in standard form to calculate the magnitude of work done or different variables.
A handwritten answer sheet is provided to show students best practices when approached with a calculation question.
This resource has been designed for the AQA specification, but it may also be suitable for other exam boards with a similar syllabus.
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This resource contains practice calculations questions for wave speeds, ideal for revision or practice, using the equation: p = F/A or p = hρg.
’Stage 1’ questions require students to calculate the magnitude of the pressure using given information and either equation (p = F/A or p = hρg)
’Stage 2’ questions require students to rearrange either equation to calculate values for different variables.
’Stage 3’ questions (extension) require students to use values in standard form to calculate the magnitude of the pressure, or different variables.
A handwritten answer sheet is provided to show students best practices when approached with a calculation question.
This resource has been designed for the AQA specification, but it may also be suitable for other exam boards with a similar syllabus.
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