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How can I teach cryptocurrency in GCSE Computer Science without going off-spec?
Published on: 13/08/2026

Teach cryptocurrency as a GCSE Computer Science context without going off-spec: networks, hashing, scams, privacy and ethics. Includes a classroom-safe sequence, quick comparison table and FAQs.

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How do I teach AND, OR and NOT logic gates to KS3 using a recommendation system?
Published on: 04/08/2026

Teach AND, OR and NOT logic gates in KS3 using a recommendation system pupils recognise. Includes a quick lesson sequence, plain-English rules, a comparison table and FAQs to help pupils translate gates and circuits into clear decision rules.

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Teaching Logic with recommendation systems
Published on: 01/08/2026

Teach KS3 logic gates through recommendation systems. This lesson shows you how to introduce AND, OR and NOT, build simple logic circuits and translate them into plain English recommendation rules. Includes a free Lesson 1 download.

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What documents do I need for a KS3 computing curriculum plan and how do I write them fast?
Published on: 27/07/2026

A quick guide to KS3 computing curriculum documents: a Year 7 to 9 sequence plan, National Curriculum coverage check, website curriculum map and an intent, implementation and impact narrative with a fast way to write them consistently.

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