Help your Year 9 students make an informed choice for their KS4 pathways with this comprehensive, ready-to-use presentation. This lesson is specifically designed to demystify the differences between OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and the OCR Cambridge National in Creative iMedia (J834). This resource goes beyond a simple subject overview by tackling common myths, showcasing diverse industry leaders, and providing interactive activities to help students identify their own strengths, whether they are logical problem solvers or visual creators. Key Features: A powerpoint presentation containing two MP4 videos, one about the OCR GCSE Computer Science qualification, and the other about the OCR Cambridge National in Creative iMedia. The two videos and a teacher overview are included with the purchase. Clear Subject Comparison: A side-by-side breakdown of both courses, including focus areas (e.g., Python programming vs. digital graphics), assessment styles (100% exam vs. 60% coursework), and mathematical demand. Engagement & Interactivity: Includes a “Warm-Up” discussion, the “Toast Algorithm” pair activity for Computer Science, and “Quick Polls” for creative career interests. Diversity & Inclusion: Features a dedicated section on “Women Who Shape Tech,” highlighting pioneers like Ada Lovelace and modern leaders like Mira Murati to break the “just for boys” stereotype. Career Pathways: Detailed slides on future roles and starting salaries, from Cyber Security and Software Development to Graphic Design and Content Creation. Student-Centered Decision Making: Provides a “Decision Time” checklist with self-reflection statements to help students choose the path that fits their working style. Student Work Examples: Visual “Gallery Walk” slides showing real-world project examples, such as Python logic challenges and iMedia brand packs.

Mind maps for each unit of the OCR GCSE Computer Science course. The mind maps should be used as a starting point. There are questions in grey, which when answered, complete the mind map. There are also exam style questions in every unit with answers on a separate sheet. Access to editable files can be provided on request. Instructions for use: When your teacher decides it is time to use the mind maps, they should be used in the following way. Part 1 - At the beginning of the unit. * look at the mind map to get an overview of the topics that will be covered. Part 2 - At the end of the unit or section, write out the mind map again answering the questions in grey. You can do this on paper or on the computer. The mind maps are deliberately unfinished. By answering the questions in the grey boxes you will finish the mind map. Take time to carefully answer each question. You will be using this for revision, so make sure it is correct. Part 3 - Answer the orange exam style questions in your classwork. Part 4 – **“Look, Cover, Write, Check, Correct” ** Look at the mind map for a few minutes Cover it up or turn it over, or turn off the monitor Write the mind map up from memory on paper Check it to see where you went wrong Correct it in a different colour Part 5 – Wait a couple of days and repeat part 4. Hopefully you will have fewer corrections. Repeat at regular intervals until you get the whole mind map correct Do this again as part of your revision.