Tag: computer science

Repl.it Curriculum: Python for GCSE NEA

I spent some time this summer creating a course for the brand new repl.it curriculum hub. This new educational initiative from repl.it is seeing creators develop resources and curricula to support a variety of different learning activities. I’ve developed Python for GCSE which is focused around using Python and the standard libraries to develop the…

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Assembly Language (for WJEC GCSE Computer Science Unit 2)

At GCSE the assembly code we teach for WJEC Computer Science is an abridged form of Little Man Computer, and the topic exists in both the theory exam as well as the practical exam, but this has its problems. First, the topic has never come up in an actual practical exam paper, and the legacy…

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Programming Code Notebook Free Printables

I’ve been teaching programming in Computer Science for fifteen years and I’m always looking for ways to make it better. Most recently I’ve been focussing on how students can take better notes when learning the concepts of programming through code, and I think I have a working model for note taking when dealing with code…

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Introduction to Python – Posters

Since I’ve turned to the dark side, and been developing A-Level resources for Python, I thought I’d take a stab at putting some of the more important syntax into poster form so that I can distribute them around the classroom. They cover a basic syntax of everything you’d need up to, and including, using lists…

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Computing Levels Giant Poster

This is a first draft of a brand new levelling poster and system that combines the new national Computing curriculum model for KS3 and KS4 with our schools change to GCSE grades instead of levels (here, an H corresponds to level 2, G to 3, etc.). I am hoping that you either steal it and…

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