I started out as a science teacher and made the transition to teaching ICT and Computer Science, which I have now been doing for over 20 years. I have also worked with primary school teachers to support their delivery of the national curriculum in computing.
Edulito is a UK based educational publishing company that provides learning resources for school-aged children. All of the available resources have been tested in UK schools.
I started out as a science teacher and made the transition to teaching ICT and Computer Science, which I have now been doing for over 20 years. I have also worked with primary school teachers to support their delivery of the national curriculum in computing.
Edulito is a UK based educational publishing company that provides learning resources for school-aged children. All of the available resources have been tested in UK schools.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (86 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 2.1.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoints (includes checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoints (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
Principles of computational thinking:
Abstraction
Decomposition
Algorithmic thinking
Identify the inputs, processes, and outputs for a problem
Structure diagrams
Create, interpret, correct, complete, and refine algorithms using:
Pseudocode
Flowcharts
Reference language/high-level programming language
Identify common errors
Trace tables
Standard searching algorithms:
Binary search
Linear search
Standard sorting algorithms:
Bubble sort
Merge sort
Insertion sort
This pack consists of 37 editable homework/classwork activities that can be used to support your delivery of the Computer Science GCSE course. In addition, the homework bundle also contains a suggested mark scheme for each activity.
Unit 1.1
· Components of a CPU
· CPU Performance
· Embedded Systems
Unit 1.2
· ROM & RAM
· Flash Memory & Virtual Memory
· Data Capacity
· Storage Comparison
· Data Storage
· Compression
Unit 1.3
· LANS & WANS
· Wired & Wireless Networks
· Star & Mesh Topology
· Network Protocols
· The Concept of Layers
Unit 1.4
· Malware
· Network Threats
· Network Vulnerabilities
Unit 1.5
· Operating Systems
· Utility Software
Unit 1.6
· The Impacts of Technology
· The Digital Divide
· Legislation + Proprietary and Open Source Software
Unit 2.1
· Decomposition & Abstraction
· Flowcharts & Programs
· Sorting Data
· Sorting & Searching Programs
Unit 2.2
· Selection
· Iteration
· Arrays (Lists)
· Functions
Unit 2.3
· Authentication
· Maintainability
· Testing
Unit 2.4
· Boolean Logic & Truth Tables
· Logic Gates
Unit 2.5
· Programming Languages
· IDEs
This pack includes four practice exam papers with mark schemes for OCR GCSE Computer Science (9–1) specification (first teaching September 2020, examinations from 2022).
These papers provide students with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the look and feel of an OCR paper.
The digital pack includes:
· two practice papers for Computer Systems (Paper 1)
· two practice papers for Computational thinking, algorithms and programming (Paper 2)
The papers combined cover all aspects of the computer science curriculum.
You will also receive a comprehensive mark scheme for each paper.
This activity pack contains five Christmas themed coding activities which can be used by students in KS2 and KS3. Students learn about sequence, selection and iteration, as well as how to use variables and arrays. All instructions on how to develop the code using Scratch 3.0 have been included, as well as several challenges for each activity. The pack is 35 pages and will take around 3 hours to complete all activities and challenges.
Activity 1 - Decorating the living room ready for Christmas - Make the Christmas decorations sparkle!
Activity 2 - Dancing Santa - Get Santa to dance - simple dances to choreographed dances.
Activity 3 - Christmas Gift Game - Christmas presents float around the screen and if you can click on a present you get to see what’s inside!
Activity 4 - Catch the Reindeer Game - In this game Santa has lost his reindeer (including Rudolph) and he has to catch them. At the same time he must avoid the dog pretending to be a reindeer.
Activity 5 - Naughty or Nice - In this activity Santa must check the Nice list before he gives a present.
The Python Programming Christmas Activities is designed for KS4.
This pack includes four practice exam papers with mark schemes for AQA GCSE Computer Science (9–1) specification (first teaching September 2020, examinations from 2022).
The papers have been written to replicate the style of AQA examinations. These papers provide students with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the look and feel of an AQA paper.
The digital pack includes:
· two practice papers for Computational Thinking and Programming Skills (Paper 1)
· two practice papers for Computing Concepts (Paper 2)
The papers combined cover all aspects of the computer science curriculum.
You will also receive a comprehensive mark scheme for each paper.
This pack consists of 13 end of topic tests that can be used to support your delivery of the course. In addition, the topic test bundle also contains a mark scheme for each test.
Unit 3.1 – 1 Test
Unit 3.2 – 2 Tests
Unit 3.3 – 1 Test
Unit 3.4 – 4 Tests
Unit 3.5 - 2 Test
Unit 3.6 – 1 Test
Unit 3.7 – 1 Test
Unit 3.8 – 1 Test
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (54 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 (from 2020) component 3.6.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
Be able to define the term cyber security and be able to describe the main purposes of cyber security.
Students should know that cyber security consists of the processes, practices and technologies designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access.
Understand and be able to explain the following cyber security threats:
• social engineering techniques
• malicious code (malware)
• pharming
• weak and default passwords
• misconfigured access rights
• removable media
• unpatched and/or outdated software.
Explain what penetration testing is and what it is used for.
Define the term social engineering.
Describe what social engineering is and how it can be protected against.
Explain the following forms of social engineering:
• blagging (pretexting)
• phishing
• shouldering (or shoulder surfing).
Define the term malware.
Describe what malware is and how it can be protected against.
Describe the following forms of malware:
• computer virus
• trojan
• spyware.
Understand and be able to explain the following security measures:
• biometric measures (particularly for mobile devices)
• password systems
• CAPTCHA (or similar)
• using email confirmations to confirm a user’s identity
• automatic software updates.
This resource includes 7 Christmas themed, stand alone activities for students learning how to program using Python.
The activities go from basic activities to more complex tasks. Some of the skills and knowledge tested includes using input, FOR and WHILE loops, string manipulation, lists, exporting to an external file and importing from an external file.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (111 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 1.3.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (including checkpoint questions and answers)
Part 1 – Networks & Topologies (66 slides)
Part 2 - Wired & Wireless Networks, Protocols & Layers (45 slides)
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Part 1 – Networks & Topologies
Part 2 - Wired & Wireless Networks, Protocols & Layers
Content Covered:
Types of network:
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area 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:
Wireless access points
Routers
Switches
NIC (Network Interface Controller/Card)
Transmission media
The Internet as a worldwide collection of computer networks:
DNS (Domain Name Server)
Hosting
The Cloud
Web servers and clients
Star and Mesh network topologies
Modes of connection:
Wired - Ethernet
Wireless Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Encryption
IP addressing and MAC addressing
Standards
Common protocols including:
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol)
HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) o POP (Post Office Protocol)
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
The concept of layers
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (79 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 1CP2 (from 2020) topic 5.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoints (including checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoints (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
· understand environmental issues associated with the use of digital devices (energy consumption, manufacture, replacement cycle, disposal)
· understand ethical and legal issues associated with the collection and use of personal data (privacy, ownership, consent, misuse, data protection)
· understand ethical and legal issues associated with the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics (accountability, safety, algorithmic bias, legal liability)
· understand methods of intellectual property protection for computer systems and software (copyright, patents, trademarks, licencing)
· understand the threat to digital systems posed by malware (viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, key loggers) and how hackers exploit technical vulnerabilities (unpatched software, out-of-date anti-malware) and use social engineering to carry out cyberattacks
· understand methods of protecting digital systems and data (anti-malware, encryption, acceptable use policies, backup and recovery procedures)
This unit provides at least 6 hours of KS3 lessons on the use computer hardware components in a computer system. At the end of the units students are provided with an assessment to assess their progress.
This unit includes a:
PowerPoint presentation (56 Slides)
PDF teaching file
Unit Test (including mark scheme)
These resources can be used by a computing teacher or a non-specialist teacher to teach “What is a Computer?”. This unit can be taught in a classroom with no computers.
What will students learn?
ALL STUDENTS
• I can identify the main hardware components (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, HDD, SSD, PSU and GPU) and software components (operating system, application software) that make up a computer system.
• I understand that devices such as smart phones and tablets are computer systems
MOST STUDENTS
• I can explain the role the main hardware components (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, HDD, PSU and GPU) and software components (operating system, application software) that make up a computer system.
• I understand the role of input, output and storage devices.
SOME STUDENTS
• I can select the components of a computer system to ensure that they meet the needs of a user.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (50 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 2.3.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
Defensive design considerations:
Anticipating misuse
Authentication
Input validation
Maintainability:
Use of sub programs
Naming conventions
Indentation
Commenting
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
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (31 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) component 2.5.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presenations (includes checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
Characteristics and purpose of different levels of programming language:
High-level languages
Low-level languages
The purpose of translators
The characteristics of a compiler and an interpreter
Common tools and facilities available in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE):
Editors
Error diagnostics
Run-time environment
Translators
This pack consists of 34 editable homework/classwork activities that can be used to support your delivery of the course. In addition, the homework bundle also contains a suggested mark scheme for each activity.
Unit 3.1
· Decomposition and Abstraction
· Flowcharts and High-Level Languages
· Sorting Data
· Sorting & Searching Programs
Unit 3.2
· Selection
· Iteration
· Arrays (Lists)
· Functions
· Improving Programs
· Testing
Unit 3.3
· Data Capacity
· Conversions
· Compression
Unit 3.4
· Components of a CPU
· CPU Performance
· Embedded Systems
· Operating Systems
· Utility Software
· Boolean Logic and Truth Tables
· Logic Gates
· Programming Languages
Unit 3.5
· LANs and WANs
· Wired & Wireless Networks
· Star & Bus Topology
· Network Protocols
· The Concept of Layers
Unit 3.6
· Malware
· Cyber Threats
· Network Vulnerabilities
Unit 3.7
· Relational Databases
· Relational Databases and SQL
Unit 3.8
· The Impact of Technology
· The Digital Divide
· Impact of New Technology
This pack includes four practice exam papers with mark schemes for Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (9–1) specification (first teaching September 2020, examinations from 2022).
The papers have been written to replicate the style of Edexcel examinations. These papers provide students with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the look and feel of an Edexcel paper. Python is the programming language used.
The digital pack includes:
· two practice papers for Principles of Computer Science (Paper 1)
· two practice papers for Application of Computational Thinking (Paper 2) – Included with these papers are Python files for access by students during the exam and a complete set of Python file solutions.
The papers combined cover all aspects of the computer science curriculum.
You will also receive a comprehensive mark scheme for each paper.
This unit provides detailed teaching resources to teach students about computational thinking and includes at least 6 hours of lessons.Students develop simple algorithms and learn about key terminology such decomposition, abstraction and pattern recognition.
This unit includes a:
PowerPoint presentation (43 Slides)
PDF teaching file
Unit Test (including mark scheme)
These resources can be used by a computing teacher or a non-specialist teacher to teach about computational thinking. This unit can be taught in a classroom with no computers.
What will students learn in Unit 1?
ALL STUDENTS
• I understand the terms algorithm, decompose, abstraction and pattern recognition.
• I can produce a simple algorithm that solves a problem.
MOST STUDENTS
• I can produce an algorithm that solves a problem.
• I can apply the terms algorithm, decompose, abstraction and pattern recognition.
SOME STUDENTS
• I can compare two algorithms that perform the same task and understand why one algorithm is more efficient than another algorithm.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (188 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 (from 2020) component 3.2. Python is used as the programming language in this unit.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoints (including checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoints (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
Understand the concept of a data type.
Understand and use the following appropriately:
• integer
• real
• Boolean
• character
• string.
Use, understand and know how the following
statement types can be combined in programs:
• variable declaration
• constant declaration
• assignment
• iteration
• selection
• subroutine (procedure/function).
Use definite (count controlled) and indefinite (condition controlled) iteration, including indefinite iteration with the condition(s) at the start or the end of the iterative structure.
Use nested selection and nested iteration structures.
Use meaningful identifier names and know why it is important to use them.
Be familiar with and be able to use:
• addition
• subtraction
• multiplication
• real division
• integer division, including remainders.
Be familiar with and be able to use:
• equal to
• not equal to
• less than
• greater than
• less than or equal to
• greater than or equal to.
Be familiar with and be able to use:
• NOT
• AND
• OR
Understand the concept of data structures.
Use arrays (or equivalent) in the design of solutions to simple problems.
Use records (or equivalent) in the design of solutions to simple problems.
Be able to obtain user input from the keyboard.
Be able to output data and information from a program to the computer display.
Understand and be able to use:
• Length
• Position
• Sub-string
• Concatenation
• convert character to character code
• convert character code to character
• string conversion operations.
Be able to use random number generation.
Understand the concept of subroutines.
Explain the advantages of using subroutines in programs.
Describe the use of parameters to pass data within programs.
Use subroutines that return values to the calling routine.
Know that subroutines may declare their own variables, called local variables, and that local
variables usually:
• only exist while the subroutine is executing
• are only accessible within the subroutine.
Use local variables and explain why it is good practice to do so.
Describe the structured approach to programming.
Explain the advantages of the structured approach.
Be able to write simple data validation routines.
Be able to write simple authentication routines.
Understand what is meant by testing in the context of algorithms and programs.
Be able to correct errors within algorithms and programs.
Understand what test data is and describe the following types of test data:
• normal (typical)
• boundary (extreme)
• erroneous data.
In this lesson you are introduced to two programming concepts - Sequence and Selection.
You will learn how to use IF statements, IF then ELSE statements, IF and ELSE-IF statements and Nested IF.
Python and the Python Logo are trademarks or registered trade marks of the Python Software Foundation.
This is the first lesson in a series teaching Python Programming. It really starts at the very beginning. It’s designed to be used by children and adults with no experience of programming.
Python and the Python Logo are trademarks or registered trade marks of the Python Software Foundation.