KS4 · Years 10–11 · GCSE and BTEC

KS4 Computing: GCSE and BTEC learn guides and assessments

Bite-size learn guides and misconception-led assessments for OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and the Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology. Every wrong answer is mapped to the thinking behind it, and every pupil gets a Fix-it question to put it right.

Every unit, same loop
  1. 01Learn Short revision points in exam language.
  2. 02Assess Exam-style single answer, choose TWO and code-reading questions.
  3. 03Diagnose The misconception behind each wrong answer.
  4. 04Fix it A targeted follow-up question and a next step.
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KS4 units ready to use

Each unit comes as a learn guide pupils work through independently and an assessment with full feedback.

GCSE · OCR J277 · 2.2

Programming Fundamentals

Input and output, variables and constants, data types and casting, arithmetic operators including DIV and MOD, Boolean logic and string handling, in Python and OCR Exam Reference Language side by side, with Fix-its for every bite-size.

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BTEC Digital IT · Component 3 · A1

Modern Technologies

Ad hoc networks, network availability, cloud storage and cloud computing, platforms and services, and the implications for individuals and organisations, with exam-style extended answers.

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Looking ahead

GCSE Computing is coming

Following the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the government plans to replace GCSE Computer Science with a broader GCSE Computing that includes digital literacy and AI, with the revised curriculum due in 2027 for teaching from September 2028.

Our emerging technologies and AI page sets out the research and how to start building AI literacy now.

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Use it with your Year 10 and 11 classes

The School plan gives every teacher and pupil access to the learn guides and assessments, with results by class.

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