High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
Here are 5 ready to use cyber security worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary.
They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home.
You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.
HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for
An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
homework tasks and
cover worksheets.
.
These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 5 PDF worksheets included:
Types of Attack – An easy worksheet where students are given a number of statements and need to decide on the type of attack it is. They then need to research a suitable news story about a cyber-attack and write it in their own words. A great starter worksheet when first introducing cyber security.
Types of Attack – This 2-page worksheet includes another match the description activity and a writing activity about the motivation behind a cyber-attack. This is perfect for a starter or a plenary to recap what they have learnt.
Malware – This activity gets your students thinking about how a cyber-attack will affect them personally. It also asks them to identify different malware from the descriptions given.
Reducing Risks – Students need to explain how they can reduce the risks of the 5 different danger scenarios given to them. Great as a homework task.
System Security Crossword – Students complete a crossword by using the clues given to them. A nice way of assessing their understanding of key phrases.
Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.
These 5 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit.
They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of cyber security.
What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
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As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Have you seen our Cybersecurity Escape Room interactive challenge. Check it out here.
Are you ready for an exhilarating and festive end of term Christmas activity? Look no further than our electrifying Christmas Computing Quiz, tailor-made for your Year 8 students!
Prepare to be dazzled with a captivating fusion of computing challenges specially crafted for Year 8, seamlessly intertwined with a medley of delightful and interactive Christmas activities that will leave both your SLT and your year 8 computing pupils in high spirits as the term concludes.
HOW DOES THE CHRISTMAS COMPUTING QUIZ WORK?
Once you’ve purchased the resource you get a PDF which contains a link. Share the provided link with your students and watch as it whisks them away to an enchanting digital realm filled with engaging questions and intriguing tasks.
Your year 8 computing students can embark on this journey of knowledge and fun on their own, or, for an added dose of excitement, encourage pairs of students to team up and tackle the quiz together. The joy multiplies as collaboration ignites their enthusiasm.
And the best part? The quiz is a self-guided adventure. As your students conquer each challenge, the next one automatically beckons, providing you with invaluable time to support those in need or attend to the myriad of other holiday season tasks tugging at your attention.
Fear not, for we’ve thought of everything. All the answers are readily available in the comprehensive teacher’s guide, ensuring you can rescue any students who find themselves in a puzzling predicament.
This captivating experience is designed to last between 30 to 40 minutes so you may need to provide a second activity for particularly speedy early finishers.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
You get a single PDF file which contains the link to the activity and the answers to the quiz.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Grab your copy of the Year 8 Christmas Computing Quiz – a timeless gem that you can deploy year after year with a new wave of Year 8 computing students. Let the festivities begin!
COMPUTING TOPICS INCLUDE:
Computer networks
Scratch programming
Computer jargon (missing words)
Computer systems
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to run the quizzes there are a few activities which require links to external websites. Here are the external sites that you will need to have unblocked on your school network.
view . genial . ly
jigsawexplorer . com
PLEASE NOTE:
This game is intended to be used on a desktop or laptop computer and some of the features will not be available on an iPad or other mobile device.
This “producing robust programs” workbook is perfect for students studying for the OCR GCSE (9-1) in computer science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification J277.
It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home.
The answer booklet is provided as a separate PDF file so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers.
This 21-page workbook completely covers the new specification J277 2.3 producing robust programs theory.
Table of Contents:
Defensive Design Considerations
Input validation
Maintainability (sub programs, naming conventions, indentation, commenting)
The purpose of testing
Types of testing (iterative, final/terminal)
Identifying syntax and logical errors
Selecting and using suitable test data
Refining algorithms
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You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been written to cover the J277 specification:
Systems Architecture
Memory and Storage
Computer networks, connections and protocols
Network Security
Systems Software
Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts
Algorithms
Programming Fundamentals
Boolean Logic
Programming Languages and IDEs
This digital activity is entirely self-marking and helps re-enforce converting from binary to denary and denary to binary.
It consists of 4 challenges each with progressively harder challenges where students complete against each other to see who can complete the challenges in a given amount of time.
Ready to use with absolutely no preparation and this is a must have activity for the busy computer science teacher.
The next question will only appear once the previous one has been completed correctly and students are given a clear “Correct” or “Try Again” message to tell them if they have the answer correct.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This activity if suitable for any students who has learnt how to convert from binary to denary and denary to binary and wants to practice those skills. It starts of with converting 5-bit numbers but progresses to 8-bit numbers and the challenges progress.
Ideal for a “Teaching to the top” teaching methodology.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This resource includes an Excel spreadsheet that the students access which contains an instruction page and the 4 challenges. It also includes a second Excel spreadsheet which contains the answers for the teacher’s reference if needed.
The competitive element where students are completing against their classmates means this is a fun and challenging activity that your students are sure to enjoy.
Grab it now and add it to your teacher’s toolkit.
A great introduction to understanding binary. These ready to use lessons will save you hours of preparation and can easily be adapted to meet your own requirements.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In this unit you have 2 ready-to-use lessons:
Converting 5-bit binary numbers into denary
Converting denary numbers into binary
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Everything you need is included such as:
a very high-quality accessible PowerPoint presentation for every lesson that effortlessly leads the teacher through the lesson and includes all the answers to the many questions and tasks the students need to complete
a 2-sided editable worksheet for every lesson
an easy-to-follow editable lesson plan for every lesson
.
PRIOR LEARNING
This is the perfect introduction to binary and does not expect the students to have any previous knowledge of converting between denary and binary.
EASY TO USE
These ready to use resources are so straightforward that although I have included a lesson plan, most teachers can teach straight from the PowerPoint presentation without any further assistance. And best of all, the answers are included saving you time and energy.
This makes these lessons suitable for experienced computing specialist teachers along with non-specialists and early career teachers (ECTs).
EDITABLE RESOURCES
I understand that teachers want to adapt their resources, so I’ve made the bold decision to make these resources editable.
Therefore, if you need to use a particular template style for your school, you can change the PowerPoint presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to suit your needs.
If you have students with specific educational needs, you can change the lesson to suit them.
It gives you the flexibility to alter the lessons to suit your own particular needs.
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TEACHING TECHNIQUES
These teaching resources have been specifically designed to aid pupils using educational psychology backed theories including dual coding, Mayer’s theory and the best techniques to alleviate cognitive load.
Your students will have a higher retention rate, better and deeper understanding of the subject matter and will build their confidence in a natural way which reduces distractions and helps them focus on the learning.
These lessons are highly interactive and engage students straight from the start.
TEACHING TO THE TOP
These lessons are designed to stretch all pupils. Instead of traditional differentiation which systematically underchallenges pupils, I raise the bar for everyone and then, as a teacher who knows your own students best, you can support individuals to reach their own full potential.
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Do your students need a little extra help understanding while loops in Python programming? Are you looking for some ready-to-use programming challenges that can be easily incorporated into your lessons?
This worksheet can be used as a classroom activity, for a homework task or as a ready-to-use task for quick finishers, making this an invaluable resource to have in your teacher kit.
Download this ready-to-use worksheet now and take control of your workload. Use it immediately or simply keep it in reserve for when you need it.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This 2-page PDF printable handout includes:
example code,
a task to read code,
a task to correct code and
3 practical challenges.
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You even have a separate PDF with possible answers.
The diversity of these while loops challenges allow pupils to develop a variety of useful programming skills. This resource is perfect for established computer science teachers, non-specialist teachers or newly qualified teachers.
What are you waiting for? Take action straight away and grab your copy of this wonderful worksheet today that will keep your pupils engaged and making real progress. Everything is done for you which will save you hours of preparation time.
Please note: This resource is a non-editable PDF
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Here are 6 ready to use computer systems worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary.
They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home.
You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.
HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for
An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
homework tasks and
cover worksheets.
.
These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 6 PDF worksheets included:
Input, Process, Storage, Output – An easy worksheet where students need to write their understanding about each term. A great starter activity o find out your students’ current understanding before starting the a computer systems unit.
Hardware and Software – This simple worksheet asks students to explain the difference between hardware and software and identify hardware and software from the listed items. This is perfect for a starter or a plenary to recap what they have learnt.
Inside the Computer – This asks students to write how different pieces of hardware are used inside a typical computer system. Great as a homework task.
Von Neumann Architecture – Students describe what the different registers and parts of a CPU do, including the program counter, accumulator, arithmetic/logic unit and control unit. Great as a homework or to assess their understanding of the parts of the CPU.
System Architecture Crossword – Students complete a crossword by using the clues given to them. A nice way of assessing their understanding of key phrases. Perfect for a homework task or plenary.
Fetch, Decode, Execute – Students read the description of the processes and tick if they take part in the fetch, decode or execute sections of the processing life cycle. Great as a plenary activity.
Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.
These 6 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit.
They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of computer systems.
What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
Here are 4 ready to use hexadecimal worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary.
They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home.
You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit.
HOW CAN I USE THEM?
These worksheets are ideal for
An easy grab-and-go classroom activity,
homework tasks and
cover worksheets.
.
These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The 4 PDF worksheets included:
Hexadecimal Conversion With Table – An easy worksheet where students are given a complete binary, denary, hex converted table which they use to look up the answers. An ideal low-level worksheet used as an introduction to the topic.
Hexadecimal Complete The Table – A useful worksheet where students are given an incomplete binary, denary, hex conversion table that is not in order and then need to fill in the missing data for each row. Great as a summative assessment task to show they can convert between the three different number bases.
Hexadecimal Words – A fun worksheet where students need to complete, denary, hex converted table which they use decode hidden words using the letters A to F. An ideal starter or plenary task.
Hexadecimal Binary Drawings – A fun alternative where pupils decode the hex into binary and then use that to create black and white bitmap images. A nice alternative activity to reinforce hex to binary conversion.
Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking.
These 4 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit.
They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of converting between binary, denary and hexadecimal number bases.
What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
A great introduction to understanding computational thinking including decomposition, pattern recognition and abstraction. These ready to use computational thinking lessons will save you hours of preparation and can easily be adapted to meet your own requirements.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In this unit you have 3 ready-to-use lessons:
Decomposition
Pattern recognition
Abstraction including a computational thinking team task
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Please Note: This unit DOES NOT teach pupils about algorithms. In this unit pupils will be using everyday examples to help them understand the principles of computational thinking.
This lesson includes everything you need is included such as:
a very high-quality accessible PowerPoint presentation for every lesson that effortlessly leads the teacher through the lesson and includes all the answers to the many questions and tasks the students need to complete
an editable worksheet for every lesson
an easy-to-follow editable lesson plan for every lesson
.
PRIOR LEARNING
This unit does expect pupils know that computers use programs to tell them what to do, and assumes they have had some experience of writing Scratch programs.
EASY TO USE
These ready to use resources are so straightforward that although I have included a lesson plan, most teachers can teach straight from the PowerPoint presentation without any further assistance. And best of all, the answers are included saving you time and energy.
This makes these lessons suitable for experienced computing specialist teachers along with non-specialists and early career teachers (ECTs).
EDITABLE RESOURCES
I understand that teachers want to adapt their resources, so I’ve made the bold decision to make these resources editable.
Therefore, if you need to use a particular template style for your school or pupils with special educational needs, you can change the PowerPoint presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to suit your needs.
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TEACHING TECHNIQUES
These teaching resources have been specifically designed to aid pupils using educational psychology backed theories including dual coding, Mayer’s theory and the best techniques to alleviate cognitive load.
These lessons are highly interactive and engage students straight from the start.
I have created another unit called Understanding Algorithms which teachers pupils the basics of writing algorithms and drawing flowcharts which teachers can use after this computational thinking unit to make a complete 6 lesson unit, alternatively you may want to split them up and teach them as 2 discreet units with 3 lessons in each. [You can view the Understanding Algorithms lesson here (http://
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Are you teaching Python sequences of data and want to spice things up a bit?
Look no further.
This great value bundle includes 5 stunning, no-prep worksheets which enhance learning and spark critical thinking as well as a great escape room activity.
With these no-prep activities your students will enhance their learning of Python programming with sequences of data including using iteration, selection and lists.
Created for year 9 students, the worksheets have been developed to complement your existing “Teach Computing” scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter.
The escape room activity combines quizzes, puzzles and sound to test their understanding of programming with Python using lists, sequences and iteration.
Absolutely no preparation required by the teacher.
Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile worksheets and escape room activity. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities.
Save money now when you purchase these two great resources as a bundle.
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Create an attractive display in your computer room to help explain to your students how to use the popular programming technique of rubber duck debugging.
This resource includes all the elements required to create a main display and also includes handy, smaller posters to dot around the room as visual prompts to students and “flat ducks” that can be stuck to desks for pupils to talk to if you don’t have any 3D ducks available.
Buy this ready-to-use resource now and instantly brighten up your classroom with a display that is both engaging and useful.
HOW CAN YOU USE THIS DISPLAY?
This display works well when all three sections are combined using:
a display board in your room for the main display
several smaller posters at eye level for use when pupils are sitting at their desks and
a small “flat duck” stuck next to their computer on their desk (ideally so it looks like the duck is looking at the screen)
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PREPARING THE DISPLAY
You have colour and black and white versions. Print only the relevant pages you need. You may need to print some pages more than once (i.e. the rubber duck images).
It is best to print the pages in colour if you can, but I have included a black and white version too. If you are printing in black and white you may wish to print them onto coloured paper/card to add a bit of interest in your classroom.
I suggest printing the sections for the wall display on card or laminating each page before cutting out the sections to give a more professional finish. Carefully cut out all the sections and add them to your display space (making sure the letters are the right way up and in the correct order).
I’ve also included a suggested layout to give you an idea of how you can arrange the main display. However, you may want to arrange it slightly differently to fit the space you have.
Add the smaller individual posters at eye-level height as a prompt for the students when they are working. Finally, if you do not have any rubber ducks for your students to talk to you can use the printed “flat ducks” as a substitute. Cut out the smaller ducks and stick them to the desk (preferably facing the monitor) which students can talk to.
What are you waiting for? Buy this resource now and add instant impact to your classroom, the easy way.
Why not also download my FREE rubber duck debugging lesson? It includes an easy-to-follow PowerPoint presentation and 3 Python programs for the students to debug. Click here to find out more.
Supercharge your teaching with these irresistible worksheets that ignite a passion for vector graphics! Designed to compliment your current scheme of work, these 6 stunning, no-prep worksheets enhance learning and spark critical thinking.
Several worksheets are on-screen friendly meaning no printing costs, just an exciting twist in the classroom!
FOR WHOM?
Tailored for year 8 pupils who are learning about creating vector graphics and suitable for experienced computing teachers and non-specialist teachers.
These worksheets have been developed to compliment your existing scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter along with giving your students vital extra practice.
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Uncover magic with these 6 comprehensive PDF worksheets:
Draw from Shapes Mouse – Students are given a simple image of a mouse that they are asked to analyse. Using the skills they have previously learnt they identify the elements that make up the image and then have a go at creating it themselves.
Draw from Shapes Rocket – Similar to the previous worksheet but this involves slightly more advanced skills and is suitable for higher ability students.
Combining shapes – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a penguin.
Drawing Lines – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a fish which is useful to consolidate and embed the skills they have previously been taught.
Planning your image – an attractive worksheet to help pupils plan their image they will be creating for their final project.
Evaluating your project – A useful worksheet that helps pupils look at their image critically.
Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile worksheets. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities.
Transform teaching and instil skills required to create imaginative vector images. Perfect for ready-to-use alternatives to compliment your current scheme of work, these captivating worksheets are available now!
Grab your copy now and embark on an exhilarating teaching journey!
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
How can you teach your students about Von Neumann Architecture in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this lesson does.
Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this lesson today and save yourself all that preparation.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses. This lesson includes:
an attractive dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint presentation,
differentiated lesson objectives,
a video to change focus and break up the lesson,
loads of individual and group tasks and questions,
a printable ready-to-use worksheet for classwork,
3 differentiated exam-style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task,
a comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS.
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WHAT DOES IT COVER?
With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the single page worksheet) you will be ready to teach about your classes about:
How cache memory is used by the CPU
The three levels of cache memory
The component parts of the CPU in the Von Neumann Architecture model
How the component parts of the CPU work in the fetch-decode-execute cycle
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DURATION: 1 lesson
FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED
As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of my complete resources for which I usually charge full price but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just my little way of saying thank you to my valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Check out these other great resources by Nichola Wilkin (nwilkin):
The purpose of the CPU
CPU Performance
Rom, Ram and Virtual Memory
Embedded Systems
Secondary Storage
This bundle of 6 lessons covers:
Types of Networks
Network Hardware
What is the internet?
Network Topologies
Wireless Networks
Network Protocols and the TCP/IP 4-Layer Model
These lessons are suitable for teaching the new updated syllabus starting September 2020 including the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520).
Each lesson includes an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation with differentiated lesson objectives, at lease one video and lots of tasks and questions. Each lesson also 3 differentiated exam style questions along with a comprehensive teacher’s lesson plan including all the answers.
This bundle contains 12 PDF worksheets containing 65 Python coding challenges focusing on specific skills which help pupils to focus on one skill at a time. It also includes 12 PDF worksheets which contain the answers.
These worksheets can be used as classroom activities, for homework tasks or as ready-to-use tasks for quick finishers, making these an invaluable resource to have in your teacher kit.
Download these ready to use worksheets now and take control of your workload.
Use them immediately or simply keep them in reserve for when you need them.
Areas covered:
01 - Python Basics (includes 6 challenges)
02 - If Statements (includes 5 challenges)
03 - For Loops (includes 6 challenges)
04 - While Loops (includes 5 challenges)
05 - Random Functions (includes 6 challenges)
06 - Mathematical Operators (includes 7 challenges)
07 - Lists (includes 5 challenges)
08 - Turtle (includes 5 challenges)
09 - 2D Lists (includes 5 challenges)
10 - Text Files (includes 5 challenges)
11 - CSV Files (includes 5 challenges)
12 - Subprograms (includes 5 challenges)
This makes 65 programming challenges which are perfect for use in the classroom or as homework tasks.
Saves you hours of preparation and planning time.
A great introduction to understanding algorithms including written algorithms and flowcharts. These ready to use introduction to algorithms lessons will save you hours of preparation and can easily be adapted to meet your own requirements.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
In this unit you have 3 ready-to-use lessons:
Creating an algorithm
Flowcharts
Selection and iteration
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Please Note: This unit DOES NOT teach pupils about pseudocode. In this unit pupils will be creating and understanding simple instructions written in plain English and not using any particular programming language or pseudocode.
Everything you need is included such as:
a very high-quality accessible PowerPoint presentation for every lesson that effortlessly leads the teacher through the lesson and includes all the answers to the many questions and tasks the students need to complete
an editable worksheet for every lesson
an easy-to-follow editable lesson plan for every lesson
.
I have created another unit called Computational Thinking which teaches pupils about decomposition, pattern recognition and abstraction which teachers can use before this understanding algorithms unit to make a complete 6 lesson unit, alternatively you may want to split up them up and teach them as 2 discreet units with 3 lessons in each. You can find the Computational Thinking unit here.
PRIOR LEARNING
This unit does expect pupils know that computers use programs to tell them what to do, however they do not need to be able to write any programming language prior to this lesson. This lesson does make an ideal unit to use before introducing text-based programming languages to the class.
EASY TO USE
These ready to use resources are so straightforward that although I have included a lesson plan, most teachers can teach straight from the PowerPoint presentation without any further assistance. And best of all, the answers are included saving you time and energy.
This makes these lessons suitable for experienced computing specialist teachers along with non-specialists and early career teachers (ECTs).
EDITABLE RESOURCES
I understand that teachers want to adapt their resources, so I’ve made the bold decision to make these resources editable.
Therefore, if you need to use a particular template style for your school, you can change the PowerPoint presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to suit your needs.
It gives you the flexibility to alter the lessons to suit your own particular needs.
These lessons are highly interactive and engage students straight from the start.
Start reaping the benefits today of incredibly high-quality, professionally designed teaching resources that you can use with virtually no preparation.
Just click on the BUY NOW button to download them straight away. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without them.
This dynamic intermediate Python unit builds on foundational skills, empowering students to become more confident, capable programmers with enhanced problem-solving abilities. Through 8 fully editable lessons, the JUMP123 methodology ensures interactive and effective learning, using proven educational psychology to reduce cognitive load and accelerate mastery of Python.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
8 FULLY EDITABLE LESSONS: Designed for students who have completed the introductory Python course, this unit introduces new concepts while reinforcing previous knowledge, shifting the focus to tackling more complex challenges and deepening their programming experience.
INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Emphasizes problem-solving, incorporating more paired programming and discussions compared to the introductory course.
REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS: Encourages students to develop real-world programming skills, such as finding solutions through repositories and adapting them to their own code.
ASSESSMENT TOOLS: Follows the JUMP123 assessment methodology, making it simple to monitor and evaluate pupil progress.
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SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
Advanced use of Python syntax and programming constructs.
Enhanced problem-solving skills with a focus on real-world applications.
Ability to independently adapt and troubleshoot Python programs.
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By the end of the unit, students will confidently use:
Lists (including using them with a loop and using append and pop)
Trace tables
Libraries
Using functions and procedures including passing parameters and using tuples to return values
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WHO IS THIS FOR?
These lessons are perfect for secondary school teachers seeking to advance their students’ Python skills. Ideal for those who have completed the introductory Python unit and are ready to tackle more challenging programming tasks.
FLEXIBLE FOR ANY PROGRAMMING PLATFORM
No matter which Python platform your school uses, this unit works seamlessly. All code can be copied into any environment for live coding demonstrations, so you can focus on teaching.
WHY IT WORKS
JUMP123 makes teaching Python a breeze by focusing on essential skills, reducing student overwhelm, and providing ample practice to transfer knowledge into long-term memory. With this resource, you’ll see less confusion in the classroom and more confident coders.
WANT A SNEAK PEEK?
Visit JUMP123.co.uk to download free sample lessons from our introduction unit and discover how this dynamic approach can revolutionise your Python teaching.
This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap how to Python programming techniques. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests, helping them as a prompt when programming or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes.
A powerful revision/programming prompt aid that your students will love.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED?
This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes 3 programming challenges and possible solutions.
HOW CAN I USE IT?
This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision.
Also great for students to have on their desks to use as a quick guide to remind them of key Python programming techniques
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics:
Variables, constants, operators, inputs and outputs
Sequence
Selection
Iteration
String manipulation
Basic file handling
SQL searches
1D and 2D arrays
Using subprograms
Data types
Arithmetic and Boolean operators
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This Python lesson is perfect to help GCSE classes get back into Python programming after they have had a break from it. It does assume they are familiar with the KS3 national curriculum requirements and have previously been taught about sub programs, functions and procedures.
Please note: This lesson recaps these key areas, giving pupils a chance to practise previously learnt skills but this lesson is not suitable for teaching these elements to your class for the first time.
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This complete lesson includes an attractive dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint presentation, a pop quiz and lots of practical programming practice. The easy-to-follow teacher’s lesson plan includes all the answers.
This ready-to-use lesson is perfect for non-specialist teachers, newly qualified teachers and teachers who are teaching Python for the first time.
Duration: 1 lesson.
This lesson teaches pupils about:
What is a sub program?
Calling sub programs
Passing single and multiple variables to sub programs
Returning single and multiple variables to the main program
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What is the internet? A question from many who are often too afraid to ask.
It is an important question that computer science students need answering.
In this interactive and engaging lesson students learn what the internet is and the technology used by the web to transmit messages around the world.
This lesson completely covers both the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) specifications.
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What does it cover?
This lesson teaches pupils:
The internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks
DNS (Domain Name Server)
Hosting
The cloud
VPN (Virtual Private Networks)
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What is included?
You’ll get…
An attractive dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint presentation that includes differentiated lesson objectives, a video and lots of tasks and questions.
3 differentiated exam-style questions
A comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including all the answers
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