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1CP2 Unit 1: Computational thinking

Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science

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Areas Covered

  • Lesson 1: Decomposition and abstraction
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  • Lesson 2: Developing algorithms using flowcharts
  • Lesson 3: Developing algorithms using pseudocode
  • Lesson 4: Algorithm output, errors and trace tables
  • Lesson 5: Searching algorithms
  • Lesson 6: Sorting algorithms
  • Lesson 7: Truth tables
  • Assessment

There are 7 worksheets, 7 homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

Summary

This is a theoretical unit covering all of Topic 1: Computational thinking of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science specification (1CP2). The first lesson introduces the concepts of computational thinking; abstraction, decomposition and algorithmic thinking. Lessons on developing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode are followed by one on interpreting and correcting algorithms. Standard searching and sorting algorithms are then covered, before a lesson on choosing and evaluating algorithms.

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The GCSE units have been written to satisfy the specification for Paper 1 of the 1CP2 Edexcel Computer Science GCSE.

Each units contains:

  • PowerPoint slides for each lesson
  • Detailed lesson plans
  • Learning objectives and outcomes
  • Worksheets and homework activities with answers
  • End-of-unit Assessment test with answers
  • Other material and links to online resources

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Inside the Unit...

  • Download Free Sample 7.4mb

    Areas Covered

    • Lesson 1: Decomposition and abstraction
    • Download sample lesson above
    • Lesson 2: Developing algorithms using flowcharts
    • Lesson 3: Developing algorithms using pseudocode
    • Lesson 4: Algorithm output, errors and trace tables
    • Lesson 5: Searching algorithms
    • Lesson 6: Sorting algorithms
    • Lesson 7: Truth tables
    • Assessment

    There are 7 worksheets, 7 homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

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