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Computer Science Department Home Learning

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

Challenges - UK Bebras

  • A fun way to learn and develop Computational Thinking skills for all years

Key Stage 3 | CSNewbs

  • Year 7 – Cyber Security Module
  • Year 8 – Python Basics & Hardware Modules
  • Year 9 – DeskTop Publishing Module

KS3 Computing Complete Revision & Practice: superb for Years 7, 8 and 9 (CGP KS3 Revision & Practice) : CGP Books, CGP Books: Amazon.co.uk: Books

  • 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 

GCSE OCR Computer Science J277 Course textbook by PG Online KS4 Computing Exam Pass Complete Guide Officially Endorsed by OCR Examination Board : S Robson, PM Heathcote, PG Online: Amazon.co.uk: Books

The OCR officially endorsed course handbook with very good reviews from parents.

GCSE OCR Computer Science: Illustrated Revision and Practice (ClearRevise OCR Computer Science J277) : PG Online, PG Online: Amazon.co.uk: Books

PG Online’s revision and practice guide, very well reviewed by parents

GCSE Computer Science OCR Revision Question Cards: superb for the 2023 and 2024 exams (CGP OCR GCSE Computer Science) : CGP Books, CGP Books: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Pre-printed revision cards that will save time and assist with revision for unit tests, mock exams and the actual GCSEs

Python Programming Guide for GCSE Computer Science (includes Online Edition & Python Files) | CGP Books

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

Computer Science Department Assessment

Year 7

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Term 1

Term 2 & 3

Topics Covered

Digital Safety

Architecture & Scratch

Assessments used

End of module assessment – 30 marks (50%)

End of module assessment (3)– 10, 20, 20 Marks (50%)

 

Year 8

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Term 1

Term 2 & 3

Topics Covered

Python

Architecture & Festival Project

Assessments used

End of module assessment – 50 Marks (50%)

End of module assessment – 30 Marks (50%)

 

Year 9

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Term 1

Term 2 & 3

Topics Covered

AI

Photoshop & Next Steps

Assessments used

End of module assessment – 50 Marks (50%)

End of module assessment – 50 Marks (50%)

 

Year 11 Tech Award in Digital

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Ongoing and end of year exam

Ongoing

Topics Covered

Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data

How to Gather, interpret and present data

Assessments used

Worksheets (P/M/D) 50%

Worksheets (P/M/D) 50%

 

Year 10 Computer Science

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

November

June

Topics Covered

Computer systems

Computational thinking

Assessments used

End of module tests. 50 marks (40%)

End of year exam. 60 marks (60%)

 

Year 11 – Computer Science

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

November

March

Topics Covered

Computational thinking

Computer Systems

Assessments used

Mock Exam (80 Marks) (50%)

Mock Exam (80 Marks) (50%)

   

Year 13 Computer Science

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

November Mocks

March Mock & June Exam

Topics Covered

All

All

Assessments used

Previous Exam paper (140 Marks) 50%

Previous Exam paper (140 Marks) 50%

 

Year 12 BTEC Extended Certificate Information Technology

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Novermber Mocks

January - May

Topics Covered

Learning Aims A - F

Information Technology Systems &

Creating systrems to manage information

Assessments used

Mock Exams

January Exam & May controlled assessment

 

 

Geography Department Home Learning

KS3  (year 7-9)

Students complete a home learning project for each half term. These home learning projects link with the classroom content to broaden and enhance skills and knowledge that are taught. Projects include model making, fieldwork and researching their local environment. Additionally, students complete in TEAMS quizzes to check understanding.

KS4 (year 10-11)

Students receive regular, fortnightly homework tasks to broaden knowledge of case studies and practice exam technique. Department created revision guides help practice exam technique.

KS5 (Year 12-13)

Students complete topic booklets which support in class learning and practice exam questions

Geography Department Assessment

Year 7

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Autumn 1, Autumn 2

Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1

Topics Covered

·       Geographical skills

·       Cold environments – How does Ice change the world

·       Coasts (How coasts shape our lives)

·       Tourism (Paradise lost)

·       Meteorology and climatology

Assessments used

Mid and end of topic test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Mid and end of topic test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

 

Year 8

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Autumn 1, Autumn 2

Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1

Topics Covered

·       How do humans interact with their environment?

·       Countries and culture.

·       Natural resources

·       Arid and semi-arid environments (what makes places impossible?)

·       Tectonics and mass movement

Assessments used

Mid and end of topic test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Mid and end of topic test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

 

Year 9

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Autumn 1, Autumn 2

Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1

Topics Covered

·       Globalisation

·       Human and physical processes and spatial variation (What will make us extinct)

·       The Power of oil

·       Superpowers

·       Urban issues and challenges in Rio

Assessments used

Mid and end of topic test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

Mid and end of topic test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions.

 

Year 10

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Autumn 1, Autumn 2

Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1

Topics Covered

·       Tectonics

·       Weather

·       Economic world

·       Development

·       Hot deserts

Assessments used

Mid and end of topic tests. Highest single question mark is 6.

Mid and end of topic tests. Highest single question mark is 9..

 

Year 11:

 

AP1

AP2

Assessment period

Autumn 1, Autumn 2

Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1

Topics Covered

·       Urbanisation – Rio

·       Urbanisation - Bristol

·       Exam practice

Assessments used

Mid and end of topic tests. Highest single question mark is 9

Past papers/GCSE style papers

History Department Home Learning

KS3 (Year 7-9)

  • Students complete a home learning project for each half term. These home learning projects link with the classroom content to broaden and enhance skills and knowledge that are taught. Projects include model making, reading historical sources and completing research.
  • Students will also complete knowledge TEAMS quizzes to check their understanding

KS4 (Year 10-11)

  • Students receive regular homework tasks to develop exam technique and broaden their knowledge
  • Department created revision guides allow students to complete a range of tasks to re-cap previously learned information

KS5 (Year 12-13)

  • Students will receive essay questions once a fortnight to develop exam technique
  • Students will also receive study period work to complete in their study periods.