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TN-CSCI-GR8-92157 · v3.-3

Applying Networks

Grade 8 · Computer Science · Networks · National Curriculum (UK)

Grade

Grade 8

Subject

Computer Science

Topic

Networks

Subtopic

Applying Networks

Curriculum

National Curriculum (UK)

Difficulty

Higher

Time

35 minutes

Total marks

44

Student name

Teacher name

Date

Learning objectives

  • Recognise applying networks accurately in computer science contexts.
  • Explain the underlying rule of applying networks in the student's own words.
  • Apply applying networks to multi-step and unfamiliar problems.
  • Justify a chosen method and identify errors in another student's work.

Skills assessed

  • Fluency and recall
  • Method and setting out
  • Reasoning and justification
  • Problem solving in context
  • Self-assessment

Instructions

  1. Write your name, your teacher's name and the date in the header.
  2. Answer every question in the space provided. Continue on the back if needed.
  3. Show all working — method marks are awarded even when the final answer is wrong.
  4. Aim to finish in about 35 minutes.
  5. Complete the reflection box at the end before you hand the sheet in.

Warm-up

Bloom: Remember · 3 marks

Answer quickly. These check you are ready for the topic.

  1. 1.Write down one fact you already know about applying networks.

    [1]
  2. 2.State one fact you already know about applying networks.

    [1]
  3. 3.Circle one fact you already know about applying networks.

    [1]

Recall

Bloom: Remember · 3 marks

Complete from memory. No calculator, no notes.

  1. 1.List the key term used in applying networks described here: item 1.

    [1]
  2. 2.Define the key term used in applying networks described here: item 2.

    [1]
  3. 3.Complete the key term used in applying networks described here: item 3.

    [1]

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Applying Networks

Basic Practice

Bloom: Understand · 4 marks

Work through each item. Show the step you used.

  1. 1.Complete part 1 using the rule for applying networks.

    [1]
  2. 2.Work out part 2 using the rule for applying networks.

    [1]
  3. 3.Identify part 3 using the rule for applying networks.

    [1]
  4. 4.Match part 4 using the rule for applying networks.

    [1]

Guided Practice

Bloom: Understand · 6 marks

The first step is given. Finish the reasoning.

  1. 1.Complete the method for part 1. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]
  2. 2.Continue the working for part 2. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]
  3. 3.Continue the working for part 3. Step 1 has been started for you.

    [2]

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Independent Practice

Bloom: Apply · 8 marks

No scaffolding. Set out your full method.

  1. 1.Work out fully part 1 on applying networks without help.

    [2]
  2. 2.Solve part 2 on applying networks without help.

    [2]
  3. 3.Work out fully part 3 on applying networks without help.

    [2]
  4. 4.Calculate part 4 on applying networks without help.

    [2]

Challenge Questions

Bloom: Analyse · 6 marks

Harder items. Attempt every one, even partially.

  1. 1.Prove the statement in part 1 about applying networks.

    [3]
  2. 2.Show that the statement in part 2 about applying networks.

    [3]

Real-life Application

Bloom: Apply · 6 marks

Use the skill in context. State units in your answer.

  1. 1.In context, work out a real computer science situation that depends on applying networks.

    [3]
  2. 2.Use the information to decide a real computer science situation that depends on applying networks.

    [3]

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Critical Thinking

Bloom: Evaluate · 8 marks

Explain your reasoning in full sentences.

  1. 1.Explain why a student's method for applying networks is or is not efficient.

    [4]
  2. 2.Compare and justify a student's method for applying networks is or is not efficient.

    [4]

Reflection

Bloom: Create · 0 marks

Not marked. Answer honestly — this guides your next worksheet.

  1. 1.Describe how confident you feel with applying networks and what you will practise next.

    [—]
  2. 2.Describe how confident you feel with applying networks and what you will practise next.

    [—]

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