Types of Memory Summary Sheet Updated to clarify capacity of non-volatile memory A sheet that concisely summarises the different types of memory. 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 to aid revision and retention. A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice Includes: The Difference Between RAM and ROM The Purpose of ROM in a Computer System The Purpose of RAM in a Computer System The Need for Virtual Memory Flash Memory

An introduction to what a linear search is. Includes explanations, keywords, illustrations, questions and answers and a practical python exercise to write a linear search. Also included is the python code for the coding exercise. This is saved in a word document because .py files are not allowed to be uploaded to the TES website Can be used by the teacher and / or pupil. Keywords: Algorithm Search Array Linear search Index Python Coding

Input Process Output - A simple model to explain what input, process and output are. This is a simple presentation that clearly explains what input, process and output are. The model provides simple explanations to the links with data, information, input devices and output devices. Keywords include: data information input process output There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based on the presentation: https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share

Simple Input Process Output Machine Model This is another Simple Input Process Output Machine Model to help students understand the concept if input, process and output. Please feel free to use and adapted to your own needs. There is also a link to a Quizizz quiz based in the presentation. https://quizizz.com/admin/presentation/63e612364a102c001d3c1234?source=lesson_share

An activity sheet (with a separate document with all the answers) that is based around wired and wireless networks. Based around keystage 3 networking but can be use for Keystage 4. Includes three activities, all with marks.

Revision Kindly Makes Success Come Along Exam Technique Aid A mnemonic summary card for GCSE Computer Science pupils to stick into their book to help with exam technique. One A4 sheet has eight cards that can be cut out. There is also a ‘poster’ version, each part placed on an A4 sheet that can be used as constant reminder on a classroom display.

A double sided / 2-page document that is used for testing and peer reviewing a product or item. The testing and review is general purpose and can be applied to most items that have been developed or created, including programs / software. Aimed mainly at KS3 students but can also be used with KS4 students and easily adaptable if required.

A bundle of three computing keywords sheets that students have to find the definition for and complete. Useful as homework activities or part of a classroom activities on specific computing topics. Useful for GCSE KS4 lessons.

The OCR GCSE 9-1 Computer Studies Programming Project Mapping Grid. Reformatted to A3 in a neater format.

Arrowords - Teachers Cryptic Computer Puzzle This one is mainly for the teachers of computer science, but you may want to let your students have a go… The arroword puzzle is based on a selection of ‘memory / storage’ computer words but have cryptic clues. Answers / solutions are on the second page, try not to peep. Have fun!

A simple presentation that can be used to introduce input process and output. Useful for KS3 and KS4

Types of Storage: Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions) 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. There is also a wordsearch activity based on the topic keywords presented within the knowledge organiser. Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.

This arroword puzzle is based on computer storage keywords. The puzzle is meant for teachers and has cryptic clues, but no reason why pupils can’t have a go if you think it is appropriate for some. Answers are on the second page.

This arroword puzzles is based on computer storage keywords and is FREE to download. The puzzle is appropriate for KS4 GCSE and KS3 computer science. Can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or an extension task. Answers to the clues are on the second page.

**Arrowords - - Computer Science - System Achitecture ** KS3 and KS4 This puzzle is similar to a crossword but the clues are inside the puzzles itself. The sheet can be used for homework, a starter, plenary or extension task etc. The second page of the resource has the answers on it. The associated words are related to computer science system architecture and includes: CPU Cache BIOS Cores MAR Embedded

This is the second arroword puzzles and is based on computer storage keywords and is FREE to download. The puzzle is appropriate for KS4 GCSE and KS3 computer science. Can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or an extension task. Answers to the clues are on the second page.