Key Stage 3 (year 7-9)
One piece of homework every four weeks. Normally it will take around 20 – 30 minutes to complete. Tasks will be varied, but will include, worksheets, research tasks, iDEA module completion, practice tasks and extension tasks.
The following sites will help your child to further develop their Computer Science skillset outside of normal school hours particularly during the longer breaks such as the summer holidays:
Python Principles | Learn Python Programming Online
- Year 7 – Basic
- Year 8 – Intermediate
- Year 9 – Advanced
KS3 Computer Science - BBC Bitesize
- Year 7 – Safety & Responsibility, Computational Thinking & Algorithms
- Year 8 – Programming, Hardware & Software & Internet Communication
- Year 9 – Data Representation
- A fun way to learn and develop Computational Thinking skills for all years
- Year 7 – Cyber Security Module
- Year 8 – Python Basics & Hardware Modules
- Year 9 – DeskTop Publishing Module
- A very useful course companion that helps pupils in developing their understanding of the core principles of Computer Science.
Key Stage 4 (year 10-11)
Two pieces of homework per half term & end of module exams. Normally it will take around 20 – 30 minutes to complete. Tasks will be varied, but will include, worksheets, research tasks, practice tasks and extension tasks.
The links below can be used to help consolidate and develop the pupils understanding of Computer Science
OCR GCSE Topic List | CSNewbs (GCSE & Programming modules)
- Good explanations also a useful revision tool
GCSE Computer Science - OCR - BBC Bitesize
- Very easy to create an account (if you haven’t already got one). Useful supplemental learning and revision site
Seneca - Learn 2x Faster (senecalearning.com)
- A very good site that breaks each topic down and also tests students knowledge at each level
Key Stage 5 (year 12-13)
One piece of homework every two weeks. Normally it will take around 20 – 30 minutes to complete. Tasks will be varied, but will include, worksheets, research tasks, practice tasks and extension tasks.
Books to aid learning
The OCR officially endorsed course handbook with very good reviews from parents.
PG Online’s revision and practice guide, very well reviewed by parents
Pre-printed revision cards that will save time and assist with revision for unit tests, mock exams and the actual GCSEs
A really helpful guide to the basics of Python programming. Initially, programming in a high-level language can seem very complicated and more than a little intimidating. This book will help pupils to overcome these concerns and develop a very solid understanding of Python and how to use it