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Revision notes, activities, lesson plans, teaching ideas, and other resources for GCSE, A-Level, and IB Computer Science teachers and students.
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Emergency Management System Explainer Video
This short video gives an overview of some EMIS features. It includes many ...
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
For some functionality, an EMIS may also be connected to a GIS (Geographic ...
Programming languages - from Scratch to machine code
The CS Field Guide has a very comprehensive guide to different types of pro...
Assembly language simulators
There are several assembly language simulators available for use online. Si...
Little Man Computer (LMC)
The Little Man Computer (LMC) is a software simulator of a simple computer ...
Lesson - Data representation - sound
This download contains all lesson resources necessary to teach students how...
Predictive placement
Predictive placement is a feature of some CAD systems that enables more e...
AI to help emergency dispatch phone operators
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) may trial an AI system to help tra...
Mobile Data Terminals (MDT)
MDT technology is referenced in the case study booklet, with such systems b...
1.2 Decomposition and Abstraction
The decomposition and abstraction topic relates closely to the computational thinking and programming topics. Students should be able to analyse problems
and design solutions, as well as break problems down into smaller (sub) problems. Abstraction of real life concepts is also an essential skill. Click here for recommended Edexcel GCSE Computer Science textbooks.
1.2 Decomposition and Abstraction
Computational Thinking unit - PG Online
This free unit from PG Online is optimized for the OCR A-Level syllabyus. However the key parts - problem recognition, decomposition, and so on - are applicable to a wide range of courses and specifications.
Updated: 2017-10-17
