Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Computer Science 2nd Edition

Build upon the fundamentals of computational thinking and programming with this series, developed to support teachers and students through the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Computer Science syllabuses (0478/0984/2210). Bring computer science to life through real-life contexts and applications, including case studies from Microsoft Research. A three-tiered approach to programming tasks across the coursebook and programming books develops both skills and confidence for students of all levels of understanding. In response to syllabus updates our programming books now cover Java, Python and Visual Basic, offering tailored support for each of the programming languages recommended in the syllabus. Our teacher's resource now includes over 200 teaching activity ideas, teaching plans, language support, homework ideas and differentiated worksheets, giving you and your students plenty of ways to bring computer science into your world.

Developed by an experienced examiner and author, this resource supports teaching of the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Computer Science syllabuses (0478/0984/2210). Scaffolded support guides teachers through the coursebook chapter by chapter, allowing them to teach with confidence whether they are new or experienced at teaching computer science. This resource includes over 200 teaching activity ideas, as well as teaching plans, language support, teaching programming guidance, differentiated worksheets, homework ideas, exam-style papers, and guidance for teaching the new programming scenario task area of the syllabus, saving save teachers much-needed time through prepared flexible resources.

Features

• 200 teaching activity ideas, as well as language support, differentiated worksheets, homework ideas, and exam-style papers supporting the coursebook and programming books to save you lesson planning time
• Teaching plans and teaching programming guidance provides support for you throughout the series, allowing you to teach with confidence whether you are new or experienced at teaching computer science
• New ‘teaching skills focus’ feature helps you incorporate different teaching techniques into your lessons, such as active learning, differentiation and assessment for learning, in the context of the syllabus topics
• Access all your Cambridge GO resources anytime, anywhere and create your own collection in ‘My Resources’

CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Teaching strategies
3. Planning guidance
4. Teaching notes
5. Worksheets
6. Programming support
7. Exam-style papers