A handy revision guide summarises ‘While Loops’ and includes the use of ‘if’, ‘elif’ and ‘else’ statements within while loops. Also included are 5 python program files that need fixing. Each program comes with instructions and there are answers.
Could be used as part of an NEA resource bank.
Year 9 Computer Science - compares wired and wireless networks. Can be taught as part of networking unit
Best version (Google slides) - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JLPjZya1W6FgUyKAS0gQHSQTZItI3uVJ4jLQXBiYdH4/edit?usp=sharing
A handy revision guide summarises some of the basics of Python. Also included are 5 python program files that need fixing. Each program comes with instructions.
Could be used as a GCSE revision resource or as part of a bank of resources for the NEA. Areas covered include: -
Input
Output
Variables
Mathematical operators
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A summary of information about loops including a break down of the code with examples. Information starts with the basics and is extended to include more complex code using IF statements with the FOR loop. There are 6 python programs that need fixing. Instructions are in the comments and answers are included in a separate file. This could be used as a handy GCSE revision guide or somewhere for pupils to look during NEA.
Tracker spreadsheet that can be used to track house or merit points in a very simplified way. Easy to add multiple house points with a copy and paste that is not time consuming. This is fully editable to suit your setting and comes with instructions on the intro tab. Key parts of the spreadsheet include: -
Individual class tabs
Class totals
House sports, house music and sports day tabs
House totals tab gives a running total.
Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarise data compression. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and outlines the main points of Run Length Encoding and Huffman Coding.
Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarises computer networking. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and defines the term networking. It summarises the pros and cons of networks and key terminology such as LAN, WAN and PAN. There is an outline of some of the key hardware on a network and security methods are mentioned. The major topologies are summarised and there is a focus on wireless networks.
Handy 1-page revision guide, summarising arithmetic operations. Covers – basic maths, division (real, whole and modular, maths functions, using the math library.
Includes 5 python program files that need fixing. Each program comes with instructions in the comments and there are separate files with the answers.
Could also be used as part of NEA resource bank.
A handy revision guide summarises ‘Random numbers’ and includes the use of the random module in different contexts. Covers: -
random.int
random.choice
random.random
random.uniform
Using random with IF statements and loops.
Also included are 6 python program files that need fixing. Each program comes with instructions and there are separate answer files.
Could be used as part of an NEA resource bank.
Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarise representing sound (data representation). The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and outlines the difference between analogue and digital. It summarises sampling (sample rates and resolution) and ADC. There is a reminder for calculating file sizes.
A set of revision 6 sheets summarising the key aspects of Python. Helps to prepare students for the NEA and could be added to your resource bank: -
Python Basics
IF statements
Arithmetic operations
FOR loops
WHILE loops
Random
Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarise representing images (data representation). The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and outlines image types, colour depth, resolution. There is a reminder for calculating files sizes and how to encode/decode images.
Handy 1 page knowledge organiser that summarises the topic of Algorithms. The focus is on the AQA 8520 (9 - 1) and gives an overview of the term algorithm, decomposition and abstraction. There is a summary of flowcharts and the symbols. There is a summary of searching algorithms with comparisons of linear and binary. Sorting algorithms are covered and bubble sort and merge sort are compared
Picture quiz covering topics such as: -
Political figures
Historical figures
Celebrities
Plants
Flags
Places
Suitable for a mixture of ages as there are a variety of difficulty of questions. Occasional clues and prompts are given.
This was used on a ski trip but could also be used a Christmas quiz
A story of courage, self-belief and tenacity. Complete with script.
Used as an assembly but could also be used as part of a History lesson or even to link in with British values.
Looks at: -
Captain Cook
Shackleton
Scott
Livingstone
Drake
Fiennes
Explores the personality traits they all had in common.
Ask the question - what is the next frontier? And what are your frontiers? How can you challenge yourself?
Includes different templates covering: -
Year 5 & 6 without targets (but can be added)
Year 7 & Year 8 with EOY and GCSE targets
All years with GCSE targets 9 - 1
All years with GCSE targets 9 - 1
All years with GCSE targets A - C
Vlookup sheet is completely adaptable so you can change your grade boundaries.
Automatically calculates attainment and lets you know whether each pupil is on target, below target or above target. Gives a 'Year in summary' view.
Formulae is protected but the spreadsheet can be unprotected using password - tower123
Human curiousity - Ever wondered why we explore space? There is a huge financial and human cost but there are some very good reasons why humans continue to explore space.
Aimed at children from aged 9 - 16
Themes explored - exploration, space, size and scale of space, human ingenuity, space discoveries, curiosity
Includes presentation notes
NB - For the best formatted version of this presentation you will need to use the Google Slides version of this. Simply copy and paste the link which is contained within the presentation
A set of resources to help busy teachers prepare for internal tests/exams.
Includes a set of exam papers which can be adapted
Includes revision summary sheets that could be printed (adapted) and handed out to help the children revise.
Includes complimentary programming dictionary and test to assess programming knowledge of new Year 7 pupils.
Handy 1 page knowledge organiser for GCSE (9 - 1) that summarises key information related to network layers and protocols. Includes an overview of the 4 different layers required for GCSE and the protocols that relate to each layer.