This resource is a computer science crossword.
Suitable for KS3 and GCSE KS4 pupils.
Can be used as a starter, plenary or homework etc.
The second page contains the answers for the teacher viewing.
KS3
KS4
GCSE
Computer Science Keywords in the puzzle are:
Memory
Firmware
RAM
Memory
Magnetic
ROM
HDD
Volatile
Secondary
Cache
Flash
Embedded
BIOS
SSD
A simple, quick interactive PowerPoint presentations that asks students to answer some web based questions. The resource can be used as a starter or plenary in an ICT or computer studies lesson.
(The second slide shows the answers).
This arroword puzzles is based on computer memory 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.
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
1.4 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
** OCR J277 2.2 Programming Fundamentals Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)**
GCSE Computer Science OCR J277 2.2
A sheet that concisely summarises system programming fundamentals
Aimed at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of 24 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.
Topics summaries include:
Variables
Constants
Operators
Input
Output
Assignments
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
Algorithm
Pseudo code
Flowchart
Boolean operators
Logical operators
Data types
Integer
Real / float
Character / string
ASCII
Text files
Open / read / close
Records
Database
Access
SQL
Query
Record
Array / list
Dictionary
1.3 OCR J277 Computer Networks Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
Computer Networks, Connections and Protocols Summary Sheet (OCR J277) Summary Sheet
A sheet that concisely summarises Computer Networks, Connections and Protocols.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer science but can be used at any keystage.
Relevant to the OCR specification J277
Comes with a set of 25 quick fire questions with answers based on the summary sheet to aid revision and retention.
A useful topic summary to aid with exam question practice, homework, interleaving, starters and plenaries.
Includes:
Types of network
Factors that affect the performance of networks
The different roles of computers in a client-server and a peer-to-peer network.
The hardware needed to connect stand-alone computers into a local Area Network.
The internet as a worldwide collection of computer networks.
Star and mesh technologies.
Modes of connection.
Encryption.
IP addressing and MAC addressing.
Standards
Common protocols.
The concept of layers.
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
2.4 Boolean Logic Summary Sheet (with quick fire questions)
2.4 OCR J277 Boolean Logic Summary Sheet/Knowledge Organiser (with quick fire questions)
GCSE Computer Science.
A Summary Sheet / Knowledge Organiser that concisely presents the important information regarding Boolean logic.
Aimed specifically at GCSE computer studies but can be used at any keystage.
Comes with a set of quick fire questions and answers 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.
Keywords include:
Binary
Boolean
Truth table
Logic gate
Logic diagrams
Logic symbols and alternatives
An activity sheet that allows students to practice converting binary numbers to denary / decimal numbers.
If the sheet is laminated it can be used over and over to practice the conversions.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Football
All answers to each question/activity are provided in a separate document, so there is no further work to be completed by the teacher.
A lesson activity introducing the concept of the the Internet of Things (IoT) through the use of data in football.
There is a word document with information and activities to complete. There are two versions, one without the answers and the teacher’s version with the answers.
A PowerPoint is also provided as a companion document. This can also be used by the teacher to display to the class and also by the pupils to complete the activities instead of the paper version if required.
OCR GCSE Unit 2
Knowledge organiser / Summary Sheets Booklet for Computer Studies (Revision) J276
GCSE Computer Studies Revision.
Paper based so can be added to revision packs.
This booklet contains knowledge organisers / summary sheets for all unit 2 topics, 1 to 6 of the OCR GCSE Computer Science course.
Each sheet for an individual topic contains the core information that pupils need to know.
The pages are concise and colourful.
A useful topic summary booklet to aid with exam question practice
Each topic has a page of quick fire questions that can be used as homework, starters or plenaries.
The content is specific to OCR computer studies but can be used for other exam boards.
If printed in A5 booklet format pupils with have an easily transported revision resource to hand.
Useful for starters, plenaries, homeworks or classroom activities.
2.1 Computational Thinking and Algorithms
2.2 Programming Techniques
2.3 Robust Programs
2.4 Computational Logic
2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages
2.6 Data Representation
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.
OCR GCSE Unit 1 Summary Sheets Booklet for GCSE Computer Studies (Revision) J276
GCSE Computer Studies Revision
Paper based so can be added to revision packs.
This booklet contains knowledge organisers / summary sheets for all unit 1 topics, 1 to 8 of the OCR GCSE Computer Science course.
Each sheet for an individual topic contains the core information that pupils need to know.
The pages are concise and colourful.
Each topic has a page of quick fire questions that can be used as homework, starters or plenaries.
The content is specific to OCR computer studies but can be used for other exam boards.
If printed in A5 booklet format pupils with have an easily transported revision resource to hand.
Useful for starters, plenaries, homeworks or classroom activities.
1.1 System Architecture
1.2 Memory.
1.3 Storage
1.4 Wired / Wireless Networks
1.5 System Security
1.6 System Security
1.7 System Software
1.8 Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental issues
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.
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
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.