Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject: Information Technology First teaching: September 2016 First Exams: Summer 2017

Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject: Information Technology First teaching: September 2016 First Exams: Summer 2017 This Revision Workbook delivers hassle-free hands-on practice for the externally assessed units. For both of the externally assessed Units 1 & 2 Builds confidence with scaffolded practice questions. Unguided questions that allow students to test their own knowledge and skills in advance of assessment. Clear unit-by-unit correspondence between this Workbook and the Revision Guide and ActiveBook. Please note: This title does not cover the externally assessed Units 11 or 14, which are required for the Diploma and Extended Diploma Updates to this title If you purchased this title before 3rd April 2017, you will have an older edition. In light of updates to the qualification, there may be changes required to this older edition, which will be outlined at www.pearsonfe.co.uk/BTECchanges. An updated edition of this title will release in time for the new academic year in September 2017. This new edition will reflect updates to the qualification that have been made. If you have the older edition and would like a copy of the new edition, please contact our customer services team, with proof of purchase, on 0845 313 6666 or email [email protected]

Provide complete coverage of the new IT syllabus with an accessible scheme. Manage your time between the classroom and the computer lab effectively with sections on classroom-based learning, lab-based activities and advice on completing the SBA. - Build understanding with straightforward introductions to theoretical concepts. - Help students to prepare actively for the exam with a range of question types and examiners' hints in the margin. - Ensure students are ready for the exam with additional exam preparation on the FREE ExamCafe CD-ROM.

Set your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: OCR A Level Computer Science. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence. With My Revision Notes: OCR A Level Computer Science, students can: > Consolidate knowledge with clear, focused and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for > Develop understanding with self-testing - our regular 'Now test yourself,' tasks and answers will help commit knowledge to memory > Improve technique through exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid > Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Learning links' focus > Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new exam breakdown feature, user-friendly definitions throughout and questions and answers online

Tackle the core component of the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level with this comprehensive resource. Written by highly respected authors, Mo Everett and Sonia Stuart, this clear, accessible and thorough textbook will guide learners through the key principles, concepts and terminology, as well as providing the inside track into what it takes to kick-start a career in the Digital world. - Simplify complex topics with summary tables, diagrams, key term definitions and a glossary. - Track and strengthen knowledge by using learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and 'Test Yourself' questions. - Apply knowledge and understanding across 100s of engaging activities and research tasks. - Prepare for exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises. - Get ready for the workplace with industry tips and real-world examples. - Be guided through the course by expert authors Mo Everett and Sonia Stuart, who draw on their extensive industry and teaching experience.

The Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) ICT Student Book provides comprehensive coverage of the new specification and is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination. These new resource also have international relevance and support at their core. Learning is embedded with differentiated exercises and exam practice throughout. Provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom. Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining. Reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English. Glossary of key terminology. Teacher support materials available online. Available: August-September 2017

Set your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in IT (J836). Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence. >> Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for. >> Extend understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers provided online for students to access. >> Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert exam tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid. >> Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making Links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities. >> Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary.

We are working with Cambridge International to gain endorsement for this forthcoming series. Deliver an exciting computing course for ages 11-14, building on students' existing computing skills and experience whilst demonstrating new concepts, with practice opportunities to ensure progression. - Recap and activate students' prior knowledge with 'Do you remember?' panels and introduce more advanced skills with 'Challenge yourself!' tasks. - Allow students to demonstrate their knowledge creatively with engaging end of unit projects that apply skills and concepts in a range of different contexts. - Develop computational thinking with an emphasis on broadening understanding throughout the activities. - Provide clear guidance on e-safety with a strong focus throughout. Contents Introduction 1 Presenting choices: combining constructs 2 Design your own network: shape and size 3 Coding and testing: game development for the Micro:bit 4 Drilling down: How the processor processes 5 Big data modelling and analysis: databases and spreadsheets 6 An array of skills: expert storytelling Glossary Index

This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Help learners develop essential computing skills with an approach that uses real-life examples, reinforces key vocabulary and provides opportunities to learn, practise and apply throughout. - Encourage learners to become confident in working with information and ideas of their own and those of others with discussion tasks, as well as with What can you do? panels at the end of each unit for self-assessment. - Provide a clear pathway through the learning objectives with Practise tasks in each unit, as well as Go further and Challenge yourself! panels with questions designed to support differentiation. - Recap and activate learners' prior knowledge with Do you remember? activities and introduce new computing skills with Learn and Practise tasks. Contents How to use this book Term 1 Unit 1 Be a game developer Unit 2 Be a data analyst Unit 3 Computers and their functions Term 2 Unit 4 Be an animator Unit 5 Devices and networks Unit 6 Be a designer Unit 7 Be a data scientist Term 3 Unit 8 Be an artist Unit 9 Connected and sharing Unit 10 Be a storyteller Unit 11 Computers and robots Glossary

Exam board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Computing Science First teaching: August 2017 First exam: Summer 2018 Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA National 5 Computing Science exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced examiner. > Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book > Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (software design and development; computer systems; database design and development; web design and development) > Familiarise yourself with the exam paper: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams > Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes Fully up to date with SQA's requirements The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA National 5 Computing Science specification for examination from 2018 onwards.

The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Student Book is aligned to the 2020 specification, bringing Computer Science to life with real-world examples, and providing support for the new practical on-screen assessment. The Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science 2020 Student Book offers: * plenty of practical activities for programming that follow the PRIMM pedagogy * real world examples and case studies of Computer Science in Action to help make the content relevant and inspiring to students * worked examples and activities using the PLS or 'Programming Language Subset' (Python) for a simple and comprehensive approach to programming * simplified content to make it as accessible as possible. This Student Book also helps students with concise and productive exam preparation. This includes: * exam questions at the end of every section to consolidate knowledge * extensive Preparing for the exam material, including student answers and examiner commentary, plus example exam questions using only the Pearson Edexcel command words * data files to support the on-screen assessment, which can be found in the interactive scheme of work.

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Third and Fourth Levels Subject: Computing Science and Digital Literacy Create, innovate, solve problems, achieve. Through 30% theory and 70% practical work, pupils are challenged and motivated to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding from S1 to S3. Covering all CfE Third and Fourth Level Benchmarks for Technologies: Computing Science and Digital Literacy, this ready-made and differentiated course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum. > Follow a consistent, classroom-tested lesson structure: Each double-page spread provides the learning intentions, key concept explanations and activities for one lesson > Build and apply computational thinking skills: From creating games and coding in Python to designing web pages and databases, pupils will analyse, test and evaluate different software and devices > Meet the needs of each pupil in your class: The content and activities are designed to ensure accessibility for those with low prior attainment, while extension tasks will stretch high achieving pupils > Effectively check and assess progress: 'Work it out' knowledge-check questions support formative assessment within each lesson, helping you to monitor progression against the Experiences & Outcomes and Benchmarks > Lay firm foundations for National qualifications: The skills, knowledge and understanding established through the course will set up pupils for success at National 5 and beyond > Deliver the 'responsibility for all' Es and Os: Plenty of activities that address literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing skills are threaded through the book

Drawing together the most up-to-date research from experts all across the world, the second edition of Computer Science Education offers the most up-to-date coverage available on this developing subject, ideal for building confidence of new pre-service and in-service educators teaching a new discipline. It provides an international overview of key concepts, pedagogical approaches and assessment practices. Highlights of the second edition include: - New sections on machine learning and data-driven (epistemic) programming - A new focus on equity and inclusion in computer science education - Chapters updated throughout, including a revised chapter on relating ethical and societal aspects to knowledge-rich aspects of computer science education - A new set of chapters on the learning of programming, including design, pedagogy and misconceptions - A chapter on the way we use language in the computer science classroom. The book is structured to support the reader with chapter outlines, synopses and key points. Explanations of key concepts, real-life examples and reflective points keep the theory grounded in classroom practice. The book is accompanied by a companion website, including online summaries for each chapter, 3-minute video summaries by each author and an archived chapter on taxonomies and competencies from the first edition.

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We are working with Cambridge International to gain endorsement for this forthcoming series. Help learners develop essential computing skills with an approach that uses real-life examples, reinforces key vocabulary and provides opportunities to learn, practise and apply throughout. - Encourage learners to become confident in working with information and ideas of their own and those of others with discussion tasks, as well as with What can you do? panels at the end of each unit for self-assessment. - Provide a clear pathway through the learning objectives with Practise tasks in each unit, as well as Go further and Challenge yourself! panels with questions designed to support differentiation. - Recap and activate learners' prior knowledge with Do you remember? activities and introduce new computing skills with Learn and Practise tasks. Contents How to use this book Term 1 Unit 1 Flowcharts in programming (Scratch MIT: Be a designer) Unit 2 Be a data manager Unit 3 Selecting hardware and software Unit 4 Variables in programming (Scratch MIT: Be a storyteller) Term 2 Unit 5 Digital content Unit 6 Sub-routines in Programming (Scratch MIT: Be an animator) Unit 7 Be a data architect Unit 8 Micro:Bit Makecode: Be an innovator Term 3 Unit 9 Keeping data safe Unit 10 Scratch MIT: Be a game developer Unit 11 Storage and robots Unit 12 iRobot: Be a problem solver Glossary

The revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1)from Pearson. This book will help you to: Organise your revision with the one-topic-per-page format Prepare for your GCSE exams with exam-style practice questions on every topic Simplify your revision by writing straight into the book, just as you would in an exam Track your progress with at-a-glance check boxes Improve your exam technique with practice exam papers Build confidence with hints and tips Focus your revision with target grades for every question. Also available: Pearson Revise Revision Guide (ISBN 9781292374000) Revise every topic in this book with the accompanyingPearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Computer Science Revision Guide. It gives you clear,concise explanations of every topic, worked examples showing you how to answerexam-style questions and a 1-to-1 page match with this Revision Workbook.

This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Help learners develop essential computing skills with an approach that uses real-life examples, reinforces key vocabulary and provides opportunities to learn, practise and apply throughout. - Encourage learners to become confident in working with information and ideas of their own and those of others with discussion tasks, as well as with What can you do? panels at the end of each unit for self-assessment. - Provide a clear pathway through the learning objectives with Practise tasks in each unit, as well as Go further and Challenge yourself! panels with questions designed to support differentiation. - Recap and activate learners' prior knowledge with Do you remember? activities and introduce new computing skills with Learn and Practise tasks. Contents How to use this book Term 1 Unit 1 Making programs clear Unit 2: Hardware and software work together Unit 3: Be a data expert Unit 4: Be a designer Term 2 Unit 5: Networks are everywhere Unit 6: Be a storyteller Unit 7: Computers and robots Unit 8: Be a musician Term 3 Unit 9: Sending secret messages Unit 10: Be a game developer Unit 11: Be a data designer Unit 12: Be an artist Glossary