AQA GCSE Computer Science (8525) - 'Technical Topics' PPTs & Worksheets (2020)

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AQA GCSE (8525) Computer Science - 'Technical Topics' PowerPoints & Worksheets

Animated PowerPoint presentations and follow-up worksheets designed to reinforce the mathematical and logical concepts of the AQA GCSE (8525) specification.

Fantastic for encouraging independent work. Students can use the slides provided and complete the worksheets at their own pace

R Walker, 2nd in Dept, Customer

An invaluable resource which enables all students to grasp the fundamentals of algorithms, programming, number bases and data representation.

20 animated PowerPoints providing step-by-steps of important concepts. Perfect for teacher-led classroom learning (and great for visual learners!)
Also provided in HTML5 (for web browsers/mobile devices)
Supporting worksheets test students’ understanding and application of concepts covered in the PowerPoints
Interactive practice for calculation/conversion topics

Ensure that students can tackle each section of the specification with confidence

C Morgans, Head of Department & Peer Reviewer

Use in class or for homework; to support teaching and revision.
Includes easy answers for self/peer or teacher marking.

Topic List

Designing Algorithms ^{(3.1.1-3.1.2)}
Tracing Algorithms ^(3.1.1)
Sorting Algorithms ^(3.1.4)
Searching Algorithms ^(3.1.3)
Programming Concepts ^{(3.2.2-3.2.5, 3.2.7, 3.2.9)}
Data Types ^(3.2.1)
String Handling ^(3.2.8)
Data Structures ^(3.2.6)
Subroutines ^{(3.2.2, 3.2.10)}
Problem Solving & Structured Programming ^{(3.2.2, 3.2.10)}

Robust and Secure Programming ^(3.2.11)
Number Representation ^{(3.3.1-3.3.2)}
Binary Arithmetic ^(3.3.4)
Characters & Images ^{(3.3.5-3.3.6)}
Sound ^(3.3.7)
Data Storage Units ^(3.3.3)
Data Compression ^(3.3.8)
Relational Databases ^(3.7.1)
Structured Query Language ^(SQL) ^(3.7.2)
Boolean Logic ^(3.4.2)

What do teachers say about this resource? (10594)

A comprehensive resource aimed at supporting students preparing for their GCSE exam. These materials cover a wide range of topics outlined in the AQA Computer Science specification, offering structured lessons, clear explanations, and practice opportunities ... The PowerPoints are well-organised, with each slide focusing on one key concept at a time. This ensures that the content is digestible and allows students to follow the lesson step by step. Concepts are broken down into bite-sized pieces, with definitions, explanations, and visual aids to reinforce learning.
The worksheets that accompany the PowerPoints offer a great way to practice what students have just learned. They typically follow a progression from basic recall questions to more complex problem-solving exercises, which helps students consolidate their knowledge ... The resources cover all the key technical topics required by the AQA syllabus, including algorithms, data representation, system architecture, memory, and networking. The materials ensure that students can tackle each section of the specification with confidence ... Each topic is presented with relevant examples and diagrams (e.g., flowcharts for algorithms, binary and hexadecimal conversions for data representation, etc.), which make abstract concepts easier to understand ... The PowerPoints make good use of visuals, including diagrams, charts, and infographics, which help clarify complex concepts. For example, network topologies are presented with clear diagrams, and data storage is explained with visual representations of binary and character encoding ... Interactive elements, such as quizzes or quick questions during lessons, are included to engage students actively and provide instant feedback

C Morgans, Head of Department & Peer Reviewer

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C Morgans, Head of Department & Peer Reviewer

Concepts are broken down into bite-sized pieces, with definitions, explanations, and visual aids to reinforce learning. The worksheets that accompany the PowerPoints offer a great way to practice what students have just learned

C Morgans, Head of Department & Peer Reviewer

Examples and diagrams... make abstract concepts easier to understand...
...The PowerPoints make good use of visuals, including diagrams, charts, and infographics, which help clarify complex concepts...
...Interactive elements, such as quizzes or quick questions during lessons, are included to engage students actively and provide instant feedback

C Morgans, Head of Department & Peer Reviewer

AQA GCSE (8525) Computer Science - 'Technical Topics' PowerPoints & Worksheets

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