Seven linked chapters that turn database theory and SQL into an active learning journey—with visual models, guided queries, live practice and structured examination preparation.
Students can follow the unit in sequence, revisit a specific concept or use the private all-in-one edition for complete-topic revision.
1Why a Database?Redundancy and inconsistency
2Tables, Records, Fields & KeysCore structures and data types
3Relationships & the ERDPrimary and foreign keys
4Asking with SELECTFROM, WHERE and ORDER BY
5Two-Table QueriesLinking related data
6Changing DataINSERT, UPDATE and DELETE
7Mastery ChallengeMixed examination practice
Concept preview
Relational thinking
The unit connects precise terminology to visible database structures.
▦
Tables
Related records organised into fields and rows.
🔑
Primary key
A field that uniquely identifies each record.
↗
Foreign key
A field that links to a primary key in another table.
AQA 3.7 focus
Specification-aligned
Covers database concepts and the SQL commands required for retrieving, inserting, editing and deleting data.
Retrieve
SELECT, FROM, WHERE and ORDER BY ASC or DESC.
Insert
INSERT INTO with columns and matching values.
Edit & delete
UPDATE, SET and DELETE FROM with conditions.
Controlled interactive demonstration
Explore two related tables
Select a table, inspect its keys and follow how ClassID connects each student to a class. This small dataset was created specifically for the public preview.
Students.ClassID→ matches →Classes.ClassID
Try one guided query
Build and run a SELECT query
Choose a class and sorting direction. The preview constructs valid SQL and shows the matching records.
Choose the options, then run the query.
Kept private after purchase
What the complete unit unlocks
The public preview demonstrates the learning approach. It does not contain the paid chapters, complete SQL engine, mastery assessment or mark schemes.
Seven full chapters
Complete explanations, examples, activities, practice and linked navigation.
Live SQL consoles
Broader datasets, query challenges, diagnostic feedback and resettable practice.
Relationship explorers
Interactive table, key and ERD activities that trace linked records.
Data-change sandbox
Safe practice with INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE without affecting real data.
Mastery assessment
Mixed timed tasks, a specification checklist and examination-style practice.
Flexible delivery
A linked contents hub, seven individual chapters and a complete all-in-one edition.
Complete interactive learning and revision
Learn, interact, practise and master Unit 3.7
The complete paid files are supplied privately. They are not stored in this public preview.