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
OCR GCSE Unit 1 AND unit 2 revision / Summary Booklets / Knowlewdge organisers (J276)
A fantastic bargain, combining both unit 1 and unit 2 revision booklets at a reduced price.
Paper based so can be added to revision packs
Can be used for other exam boards or any aspects of computer science.
This bundle contains both of the summary booklets used for revision and recall exercises.
The booklets have a series of quick fire questions after each sections.
If printed in A5 booklet format, pupils have a condensed and concise resource available to them.
**The Internet of Things (IoT) – Activity Sheet **
All answers to each question/activity are provided in a separate document, so there is no further work to be completed by the teacher.
This is an engaging and effective way to introduce your students to the Internet of Things (IoT).
This IoT Activity Sheet resource will encourage research and discussion and captivate students’ interest and enhance their learning experience.
The word-search puzzle challenges their problem-solving skills. Additionally, the research activity prompts students to explore real-life applications of IoT in homes, fostering critical thinking.
The fill-in-the-blank questions and multiple-choice section provides coverage of IoT fundamentals, ensuring a well-rounded understanding and a base for further discussion.
With these versatile activities, your students will gain a solid grasp of IoT while having fun.
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
** OCR J277 1.1 System Architecture Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)**
GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 1.1
Created as an A3 sheet
A sheet that concisely summarises system architecture (CPU).
Aimed 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.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful aid to help with exam question practice.
Can be used as a revision guide, starters or plenaries.
Includes:
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
Common CPU Components and their Function
The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle
Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance
Embedded Systems
OCR J277 Unit 1 Bundle - 1.1 to 1.6 Knowledge Organisers Complete set
Each topic knowledge organiser bundled togther in one cost effective package.
1.1 Systems architecture
1.2 Memory and storage
1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols
1.4 Network security
1.5 Systems software
1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology
The worksheet introduces ‘Character Sets’, including:
ASCII
Extended ASCII
and Unicode
The worksheet contains definitions, a practical showing pupils how to obtain special characters via the keyboard and a python coding task to output and display ASCII / Extended ASCII characters. There are also questions related to the worksheet practical.
The worksheet is suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 Computer Science.
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.
Types of Storage Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarises the important information regarding wired and wireless networks.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 23 quick fire questions based on the summary sheet.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
**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.
Computational Thinking and Algorithms Summary Sheet with questions
A sheet that concisely summarises the computationakl thinking and the main types of algorithms use for sorting and searching.
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.
A bundle of useful revision resources based around OCR GCSE Computer Studies. Can be used with other specifications.
Includes:
-GCSE Computer Science Glossary.
-GCSE Computer Science Revision - exam question practice and technique.
1.7 System Software revision help sheet.
Network Topologies Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
The resource includes a two sheet summery of the topic
A sheet of quick fire questions.
A sheet of questions based based on the sheet and topic.
A sheet of answers for the questions.
A presentation that explains packet switching in written (pseudo code form) and a flowchart form.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice
Two full A4 sheets that concisely summarise the important information regarding network topologies.
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.
Specific to OCR GCSE Computer Studies 9-1 but applicable to other exam boards.
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
OCR GCSE Computer Studies Revision helpsheet - 1.7 System Software
A resource to aid students with the revision of unit 1.7 System Software 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:
a fully summarised mindmap of all sections required to be learned in the 1.7 system software section of unit 1.
A page to makes notes on
A mini revision planner to help with planning and organisation of the topic for an end of unit test.
Guidance on the importance or being organised and planning revision.
** System Architecture Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)**
A sheet that concisely summarises System Architecture (CPU).
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.
A useful aid the help with Exam question practice
Includes:
The purpose of the CPU
Von Neumann Architecture
Common CPU Components and their Function
The Fetch - Decode - Execute Cycle
Common Characteristics of the CPU and their Performance
Embedded Systems
**Technology in the News Activity **
The resource includes a word processing and a PowerPoint version.
There are links within the resources to a variety of news articles which students can browse and investigate.
The activity is applicable to KS3 and KS4 computer studies and links to Legal, Ethical, Cultural and Environmental aspect of GCSE computer studies.
Activities can be saved and used as an ongoing activity.
The activities can be used as a starter, plenary, homeworks or as part of a class activity leading on to discussions about various aspect of computer science / studies.
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
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