OCR GCSE (J277) Computer Science - Course Companion
Comprehensive, accessible notes help students tackle the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) specification – for first teaching 2020; exams from 2022.
Accurate, detailed... saves a lot of time with planning
- Covers the prescribed content for Components 01 & 02
- Student-friendly descriptions and examples – perfect for GCSE students.
- Diagrams aid understanding and support visual learners
- Learning objectives, definition boxes, chapter summaries and discussion points to engage learners
- End-of-chapter practice questions and activities test students’ knowledge throughout – answers included!
Clear and concise
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What do teachers say about this resource? (10591)
A strong, well-structured, and accessible GCSE resource. It clearly aligns with the OCR J277 specification and offers a good balance of explanation, examples, diagrams, and exam-style questions. It would serve well as both a teaching aid and an independent revision tool ... Clear structure with logical progression through the spec.
Strong use of diagrams (e.g., network topologies, TCP/IP layers).
Definitions and comparisons are well presented.
Activities and questions are varied and mostly exam-aligned.
... It enhances learning through a multi-modal approach, textual explanations, visual aids, and applied questions.
The step-by-step build-up of concepts (especially in networks and protocols) supports learner retention. It's especially valuable in supporting revision and bridging the gap between core knowledge and application ... I thought It was clear, clean and user friendly. Many elements were clear with key terms being in bold for emphasis, supporting the user/reader to find the information relevance easily ... It’s very well matched. It covers specification topics in the correct order and includes both depth and breadth. It also employs clear linking elements to the specification refrences throughout, further adding to the validity of the need to learn and understand what is being represented and delivered ... a useful addition for structured lesson planning, targeted homework, and end-of-topic revision. It aligns well with the specification and offers flexibility in how it's used (teaching, homework, or independent study) ... As a resource it is very comprehensive and would be a great addition to the classroom or the learners library of resources
I bought the Course Companion from Zig Zag, it has full photocopy rights, so I give each pupil a copy on day one and we annotate it together in class. Acts as a revision guide and a good starting point for all the topics. Very cost effective way of doing it, with good results.