OCR Keyword Activities - A Level
Comprehensive photocopiable activity packs to help students enjoy learning the essential terms for the course.
Flexible resources with a consistent approach
Glossary builders, dominoes, and crosswords (including interactive versions) are among 7 engaging activities making learning and using key terms fun!
- Student-friendly definitions make complex terms accessible to all
- Covers all theory and programming elements (Components 1 & 2)
- Comprehensive solutions for easy marking
- Games as starters/plenaries
- Flash cards for revision
- Crosswords for homework
- Glossary builders great for individual or pair work
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What do teachers say about this resource? (9682, 9683)
straightforward but highly effective for exam preparation. They focus on helping students reinforce key terms and concepts through engaging activities. The central dashboard is intuitive, allowing quick access to resources for any sub-topic. Each sub-topic offers a variety of tools, including Bingo, dominoes, match-up exercises, table fill tasks, and crosswords. The interactive crossword option adds a dynamic element to the collection, enhancing student engagement ... the resources are practical and versatile, making them a valuable addition to any revision toolkit. They are particularly well-suited for reinforcing understanding in an interactive and enjoyable way ... excellent for homework tasks, being clear and easy for students to complete independently. They are easy to integrate into students’ knowledge organisers for each topic, providing structured yet flexible revision tools. The gamified elements, such as the dominoes help with making learning more engaging. The central dashboard makes navigation simple, offering access to Bingo, match-ups, table fills, and both printable and interactive crosswords for each sub-topic ... the variety and practicality of the resources make them highly effective for reinforcing key terms and concepts, both in class and at home ... These resources enhance learning by offering varied and engaging ways for students to reinforce key concepts. Activities like Bingo, dominoes, and match-ups promote active participation, while the inclusion of gamified elements, such as dominoes, makes revision enjoyable and motivating. The range of formats caters to different learning styles, ensuring inclusivity and helping students organise their knowledge effectively. Clear and simple tasks are ideal for homework and independent learning, and the interactive crosswords provide a dynamic digital option with immediate feedback. ... This resource covers every imaginable key word or term from the specification
The inclusion of a range of activities in this resource appeal to a wide range of users ... • Bingo – Encourages active listening and recall of key terms.
• Crosswords – Reinforces spelling and definition recognition.
• Dominoes – Helps with associative learning between terms and definitions.
• Flashcards – Supports self-testing and spaced repetition.
• Matchup – Encourages pairing terms with definitions interactively.
• Table Fill – Requires structured recall and organization of terms. ... These activities effectively cater to different learning styles. For example:
• Visual learners benefit from flashcards and matchup exercises.
• Auditory learners engage well with bingo.
• Kinesthetic learners find dominoes and table fill more interactive.
• Crosswords and flashcards reinforce memory retention, making them particularly useful for revision.
... The activities add variety to traditional revision methods. The game-like nature of bingo, dominoes, and matchup makes learning more interactive, reducing the repetitiveness of memorisation. Flashcards and table fill provide structured revision opportunities ... The instructions for each activity are generally clear, making them accessible for students and teachers ... The activites match up to the specification and the Bingo, dominoes, and matchup work well in group settings, fostering collaboration and discussion.
Flashcards, crosswords, and table fill are excellent for individual study and self-assessment. This flexibility makes them a versatile revision tool.
... these activities are a valuable resource for AQA A-Level Computer Science students ... They provide a mix of fun and effective revision strategies, catering to different learning styles. While some activities may require initial explanation, they enhance engagement and knowledge retention, making them a worthwhile addition to study sessions
I very much liked the resource. It is clear and conscise, with explanations to support the key words and activities in the PDF. Teachers are directed to the HTML5 or CD to access further information. The Paper and PDF option are highlighted clearly on the side of the sheet. It looks great ... I love the overall resource ... the pedagogical approach to teaching computing is great ... I like the layout and the style is very clear ... Sustainability of material and access to updates is great
