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

Binary Shift Information and Practice Activities This resource consists of a basic explanation of binary shifts (left and right) showing illustarted examples of how to perform the operations. There are also examples and activities to complete. The resource is linked to two videos that show how to perform the shift operations using 1 and 0’s. The practical activities are best performed by representing the 1 and 0’s on the printed sheet using plastic spoons, buttons, lollipop sticks with 1 and 0 written on them (or any other way to represent to 1 or the 0). The activity has deliberately been devised to be hands-on. Useful for KS3 and KS4 GCSE Computer Studies

This activity sheet allows students to practice exam questions. They will be given a question to answer or pick their own question to answer from an exam paper, revision book or any other appropriate revision resource and answer the question on the sheet. Once the question has been answered the students can self or peer mark the answer by looking up the answer on a mark scheme or revision source. Students can discuss with peers the answer and exam technique and correct any mistakes made. The activity sheet allows four questions to be answered on each side (print on both sides to save paper). The marking of the answers can be set as a peer or self assessment task or worked through with the teacher.

2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages Summary Sheet - Revision / Knowledge Organiser The resource includes a one sheet summary of the topic (knowledge organiser) All important points about the topic are summarised and contained on a single page for easy access and organisation. The quick fire questions can be use for interleaving the topic for recall and discussion and as homework, starters, plenaries or discussion points to aid revision etc. Revision Sheet / Knowledge Organiser Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords include: Translator Error Diagnostics Run-time environment Editor Low level languages Machine code Assembly language High level language Interpretor Assembler Compiler IDE (Integrated Development Environment) Comments Shell Editor IDLE Python Debugging

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

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.

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

*** 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

**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.

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.

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).

The resources can be used as a set of differentiated algorithm resources or as homeworks to compliment lesson activities: The resources covers aspects of computational thinking, including: Algorithms Pseudo Code Flowcharts Sequencing Decomposition Abstraction Decisions and Repetition Tasks can be completed in any order and are differentiated. The resource contains pages covering: My rewards My progress Notes Teacher feedback

Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues in Computing -A whole lesson resource relating to the Ethical, Legal, Environmental and Cultural Issues relating to technology and computing. -can be used for Christmas homework or revision There is a sheet with information about the issues and a page of lesson activities. The resources contain active links to on-line material. The resource can be used by itself or to lead on to further discussion about the associated issues. Can be used as a classroom activity or homework Also provided is a sheet with examplar answers. Useful for revision and practice questions. Encourages debate and discussion

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

1.4 OCR J277 Network Security Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions) A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice, interleaving, starters, plenaries and homework. Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding system security. 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheets with answers Two supplementary sheets with concise information about the topic. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 J277 specification but applicable to other exam boards. Includes: Malware Phishing Brute-force attackes Denial of service attacks Data interception and theft SQL injection Social engineering

The resource includes a summary of the topic (knowledge organiser) All important points about the topic are summarised and contained over two pages for easy access and organisation. The quick fire questions can be use for interleaving the topic for recall and discussion and as homework, starters, plenaries or discussion points to aid revision etc. Revision Sheet / Knowledge Organiser Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage. Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards. Keywords include: Translator Error Diagnostics Run-time environment Editor Low level languages Machine code Assembly language High level language Interpretor Assembler Compiler IDE (Integrated Development Environment) Comments Shell Editor IDLE Python Debugging

1.5 OCR J277 System Software Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions) A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice, interleaving, starters, plenaries and homework. Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding system software. 20 quick fire questions based on the summary sheets with answers Two supplementary sheets with concise information about the topic. Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 J277 specification but applicable to other exam boards. Includes: User interface Peripheral management and multitasking User management File management Encryption software Defragmentation Data compression

1.6 OCR J277 Ethical Legal Cultural Environmental Impacy Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quickfire questions) A total of 13 pages of concise information and questions, all in one place OCR GCSE Computer Science Revision helpsheet - 1.6 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 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental issues of the OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification. The resource can be used for end of unit mini tests or for full revision of the topic in preparation for the exam. The document contains: Three pages of core / essential notes 25 quick fire question to aid revision, recall, interleaving, retention, starters and plenaries. **Includes ** 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 Also includes six supplementary pages outlining stakeholders in various contexts and ethical responsibilities of recycling digital technology etc.

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