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Cookie Quizzer – GCSE Revision Quiz!

Administrator — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:43:31 +0000

Struggling to stay motivated while revising for your GCSE Computer Science exams? Meet Cookie Quizzer—the addictive, interactive quiz designed to make revision not just effective, but also fun and addictive! How It Works Cookie Quizzer is more than just a…

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System Software Quiz (GCSE Level)

Administrator — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:32:28 +0000

Whether you’re preparing for your OCR GCSE Computer Science exam or just curious about how your computer works behind the scenes, understanding system software is essential. From the role of the operating system to the importance of utility programs, these…

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Data Representation Quiz (GCSE Level)

Administrator — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:03:26 +0000

Do you have a secure subject knowledge on the key concepts of Data Representation in OCR GCSE Computer Science? Then it’s time to put your understanding to the test! This quiz covers everything from binary and text encoding to image…

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Memory and Storage Quiz (GCSE Level)

Administrator — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:09:55 +0000

Memory and storage are the backbone of any computer system, but do you know the difference between RAM and ROM, or how SSDs outperform HDDs? If you are studying for your GCSE Computer Science exams, this quiz is the perfect…

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System Architecture Quiz (GCSE Level)

Administrator — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:01:44 +0000

Are you preparing for your GCSE Computer Science exams and want to put your understanding of System Architecture to the test? This quiz is designed to help you reinforce key concepts from the OCR GCSE Computer Science spec. Challenge yourself…

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Metronome App (Python Challenge)

Administrator — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:05:32 +0000

With this Python challenge, we will create a metronome app to help musicians keep the right tempo when practising their favourite tunes. By the end of this project, we will have a program that takes user input for the BPM…

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The Skyscraper Smart Lift Algorithm

Administrator — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:25:16 +0000

Imagine you are the lead developer for a cutting-edge, luxurious hotel housed in a 101-floor skyscraper. The hotel’s main lift needs a smart algorithm to efficiently transport guests to their rooms. Each floor has seven rooms, and the numbering starts…

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Kaprekar’s Constant – Python Challenge

Administrator — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:37:32 +0000

In this challenge, we’re going to explore a fascinating mathematical curiosity known as Kaprekar’s Constant, and then write a Python program to demonstrate how it works. Kaprekar’s constant, number 6174 has an odd particularity: If you rearrange its four digits…

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The Recamán’s Sequence (Recursive Algorithm)

Administrator — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:19:08 +0000

The Recamán’s Sequence is a well-known recursive sequence used in Mathematics and Computer Science. It can easily be implemented using a recursive function. Recamán’s sequence a0, a1, a2, … is defined as: The first terms of the sequence are: 0,…

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Flood-Fill Algorithm

Administrator — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:58:15 +0000

The aim of this challenge is to demonstrate the use of a recursive algorithm used in most Graphic Editing Software when you use the fill tool to quickly and automatically fill a selected area with a solid colour. To demonstrate…

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