Data Structures KS3 Resources

KS3 Computer Science: Data structures

This module contains:

An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
Editable revision handouts
A glossary which covers the key terminologies of the module
Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
A quiz with answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module

Compatible with the following examination boards

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Data structures

Because variables cannot be used for real-life programming, data is grouped or, more precisely, structured in a specific format. The collection of data structured together is called a data structure.

This KS3 Computer Science module introduces data structures to your students, explaining:

Why variables are not enough in real-life programming?
What are data structures?
Implementing data structures in Scratch
What are arrays and lists?
Accessing arrays and lists using Python programming language

More Programming Modules

Data structures is one lesson in our Programming module. The other theory lessons can be found below:

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Programming languages

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Programming constructs

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Programming: selection

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Programming: iteration

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Coming soon: Modular programming

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Coming soon: Testing and validation

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