Ready-to-use activities

Computing activities teachers can use straight away.

Each activity includes learner tasks, support prompts, challenge, plenary, teacher answers and a linked ClassPilot tool.

ClassPilot activityKS3 / GCSE45-60 minutes

Binary Byte Detective

Convert between 8-bit binary, decimal and simple hexadecimal while using evidence to decode a hidden message.

Related tool: ClassPilot Binary Lab

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ClassPilot activityGCSE50-60 minutes

Binary Overflow and Shifts

Predict and test binary addition, carry, overflow and logical shifts.

Related tool: ClassPilot Binary Lab

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ClassPilot activityGCSE45-60 minutes

Burglar Alarm Logic

Build and explain a truth table and simple circuit for an alarm scenario.

Related tool: Logic Gate Playground

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ClassPilot activityGCSE45-60 minutes

Logic Reverse Engineer

Infer missing gates and truth-table values from observed circuit behaviour.

Related tool: Logic Gate Playground

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ClassPilot activityGCSE50-60 minutes

Algorithm Race

Compare search and sorting algorithms using observed comparisons, swaps and trace evidence.

Related tool: Algorithm Visualiser

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ClassPilot activityGCSE45-60 minutes

Predict the Next Step

Predict the next comparison, movement or swap in common searching and sorting algorithms.

Related tool: Algorithm Visualiser

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