KS3

Summary

This is a theoretical unit covering the basic principles of computer architecture and use of binary. Pupils will revise some of the theory on input and output covered in previous learning and continue to look at the Input-Process-Output sequence and the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle through practical activities. Pupils will then look at some simple binary to decimal conversion and vice versa, and learn how text characters are represented using the ASCII code. This will be followed by some simple binary addition. Pupils will look more in depth at how storage devices store or represent data using binary patterns. A final lesson covers the history and development of communication and technology, and some of its applications.

What's included in the 10th Anniversary toolkit?

The new units have been written to satisfy the new National Curriculum for Computing. They are designed for teaching at KS3 but individual lessons in some units may also be appropriate for teaching Key Stages 2 or 4, particularly where Year 10 students may not previously have been exposed to certain topics.

The 10th Anniversary Upgrade includes:

1. Revised content based on teacher feedback that fully meets the national curriculum requirements 
2. Full HD 16:9 widescreen presentations with enriched illustrations 
3. New starters and plenaries with every lesson 
4. Full answer slides for all questions asked in presentations 
5. Worksheets with answers for every lesson 
6. Homework sheets with answers for every lesson 
7. Updated learning objectives and unit assessments 
8. Updated lesson plans for new and non-specialist teachers 
9. Pointer slides to worksheet activities in all presentations 
10. An improved foundation and progression for the latest GCSE and vocational qualifications 

What people say...

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A fantastic set of resources to support both teachers and students in the delivery of the new computing curriculum. We would be lost without it.

Catherine Williams. Head of Department, St Bede's Inter-Church School

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We decided that […rather than going on courses] it would be far more beneficial to buy in KS3 resources for the same price or less. We have decided to go with http://pgonline.co.uk/ as this offered the best resources for the cheapest price

Richard Bunn. Our Lady & St Chad Catholic Sports College

Relevant Textbooks

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  KS3 ClearRevise Computing Workbook
  Complete course workbook
  ISBN: 9781916518155