Data Structures and Making the Most of the Isaac CS Platform (A Level Stand 1) - face to face CH310 / F03

Start date
24 Jun 24
Duration
5 Hours
Location
One Sixth Form College, Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich IP8 3SU View on Google Map

Summary

A Level Strand 1 forms part of The Big Secondary CPD & Networking Event

Data Structures: Almost all programs process data in some form, data therefore needs to be stored in ways that mean it can be easily manipulated by program code. During this CPD you’ll learn how various data structures are used to organise and store data. You’ll learn about static and dynamic data structures; stacks and queues; and how hash tables are used. You’ll explore how data structures are mapped to the A Level computer science curriculum, discuss strategies of how to teach data structures effectively and explore exam style questions and the expectations required of your students.

Isaac Computer Science Platform: Isaac Computer Science is an exciting, free learning platform, aimed at supporting students with the subject knowledge required for GCSE and A Level. During this short course, you’ll learn about the features available on the Isaac Computer Science platform, including how to:

  • create a group (if you have your students' email addresses to hand, you can set them up as a group during the session)• set assignments (choose from our bank of pre-made question 'gameboards')• view your students' progress in their assignments• use auto-marking to inform your teaching• create your own custom ‘gameboard’

We can support you in enhancing the computing curriculum within schools

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at teachers delivering A Level computer science. It is advised you have some basic knowledge of data structures from GCSE computer science specifications, i.e. one and two dimensional arrays, the differences between static and dynamic structures etc.

During this course you’ll access the Isaac Computer Science platform, it is advised you sign up for a free, teachers account ahead of the course.

What topics are covered?

Data Structures:

  • 01 | Introduction to data structures - during this session you’ll explore why data structures are used within programs, you’ll explore the differences between static and dynamic data structures.
  • 02 | Stacks and queues -  during this session you’ll explore how stacks and queues are used, you’ll learn about the main operations of both stacks and queues.
  • 03 | Programming stacks and queues - during this session you’ll get hands on with Python programs, you’ll develop functions to push, pop and peek stacks, you’ll also implement linear queues.
  • 04 | Hash tables -  during this session you’ll develop an understanding of how to use and the subsequent need for hash tables, the main requirements and how values are inserted and retrieved from hash tables.
  • 05 | Exam questions - during this session you’ll consolidate the learning from the previous sessions and explore several A Level exam questions, reviewing the knowledge required of your students in an exam context.

 

Isaac CS Platform: live demonstration

Who is the course leader?

  • Nicky Hughes

    I have been a Head of Computer Science at a state school delivering both GCSE and A level Computer Science. I worked in industry for many years...

Outcomes

By the end of this intensive CPD pathway you will be able to:

  • To identify what is meant by a data structure, including the differences between static and dynamic data structures
  • Understand the features of stacks and queues, trace their states and recognise practical applications of stack and queues
  • Explore how to use hash tables, including identifying the main requirements and how values are inserted and retrieved.
  • Explore how the Isaac Computer Science platform can support your students learning about data structures.

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The conference covers the Teach Computing offer and how it can help you.

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1. Data Structures24 June 202409:00-14:00One Sixth Form College
2. Making the most of the Isaac Computer Science Platform24 June 202414:00-15:30One Sixth Form College

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Cost

Trainee TeacherActivity feeFree
Priority schoolActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£0.00
Priority school repeat teacherActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£0.00
English MaintainedActivity feeFreeSubsidy available*£0.00
OtherActivity fee£75.00 +VATSubsidy available*£0.00

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