OCR GCSE · J277 · Component 02 / Paper 2

UNIT 2.2 · POWERPOINT TEACHING PACK

Programming fundamentals

Six editable PowerPoints covering programming fundamentals, data types and additional techniques, with OCR Exam Reference Language and Python examples, speaker notes and exam practice.

For school teaching, private tuition and guided home education.

Inside the actual packEditable .pptx
Variables and operators, from the complete Unit 2.2 pack

6

PowerPoints

165

Editable slides

1

Complete pack

Editable PowerPoints
6
Slides with speaker notes
165
Slides with animation
128
Knowledge organisers
6

A clear route through unit 2.2

6 editable PowerPoints. One complete unit.

Present, pause for practice, reveal and discuss. Adapt the pace and editable slides to your learners.

Variables and operators PowerPoint cover
OCR 2.2.128 slides

Variables and operators

Build programs using variables, constants, assignment, input, output and the specified operators.

  • Variables, constants, identifiers and assignment
  • Input, output, arithmetic and comparison operators
  • Worked MOD and DIV examples, output prediction and practice
Sequence, selection and iteration PowerPoint cover
OCR 2.2.127 slides

Sequence, selection and iteration

Use the three programming constructs and combine Boolean conditions through worked examples and tracing.

  • Sequence and selection using if, else, elseif and switch
  • AND, OR and NOT in conditions
  • Count-controlled and condition-controlled loops, tracing and practice
Data types PowerPoint cover
OCR 2.2.228 slides

Data types

Choose suitable data types, explain casting and predict what happens when values are converted.

  • Integer, real, Boolean, character and string data
  • Choosing types for a scenario and casting values
  • Input/output conversions, error spotting and exam practice
Strings and files PowerPoint cover
OCR 2.2.327 slides

Strings and files

Manipulate strings and work through opening, reading, writing and closing files.

  • Length, case, concatenation, slicing, ASC and CHR
  • String processing in loops and output prediction
  • File operations with OCR Exam Reference Language and Python examples
Arrays, records and SQL PowerPoint cover
OCR 2.2.327 slides

Arrays, records and SQL

Use indexed data structures and records, then search tables with the specified SQL commands.

  • One-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays with loops
  • Records, fields and tables of data
  • SELECT, FROM and WHERE queries with guided practice
Sub programs and random numbers PowerPoint cover
OCR 2.2.328 slides

Sub programs and random numbers

Build structured code using functions and procedures, explain variable scope and generate random numbers.

  • Procedures, functions, parameters and returned values
  • Local/global variables and passing or returning arrays
  • Random number generation, tracing and exam practice
Specification placement: J277/02 Computational thinking, algorithms and programming → 2.2 Programming fundamentals. Sections 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals, 2.2.2 Data types and 2.2.3 Additional programming techniques. Section 2.2.1 has two teaching parts and section 2.2.3 has three. The a/b/c filename suffixes identify teaching parts within the official section, not additional specification sections. Check the official OCR specification.

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See the teaching, slide by slide.

Choose a PowerPoint and browse its cover and teaching sample. These 12 real previews show the actual teaching style and content.

Topic opening

Slide 1 of 28 · Preview 1 of 2

These are real slides from the pack. Website previews are still images; click-to-reveal answers and animations run in PowerPoint Slide Show mode.

2.2.1 · Topic opening

2.2.1 Variables and operators, slide 1: The original Variables and operators PowerPoint cover.

Prepare with confidence

From visual explanations to exam practice.

Follow the worked explanations

Visual models and worked examples break each idea into steps that you can explain, pause and revisit.

Teach with guidance

Speaker notes on every slide support delivery. Route maps, vocabulary and misconception checks help you prepare.

Apply ideas and practise exam answers

Guided tasks lead into exam practice with answers. Each PowerPoint includes a knowledge organiser for review.

Keep the original editable files

The private ZIP includes every PowerPoint in this unit, a read-me file and a quick-start guide. Adapt the slides within your licence.

Present in PowerPoint Slide Show mode

Read the speaker notes before teaching. Use the route map on slide 2 to navigate, then follow the on-slide prompts for animations and answer reveals. Each topic can run across several sessions.

Every licence includes the complete unit 2.2 pack. Other OCR units are listed separately.

Before you purchase

Useful details

Does the price cover the complete unit?

Yes. The individual learner price of £24.99 / AED 125 covers the complete unit 2.2 pack: all 6 editable PowerPoints, 165 slides and the pack guide. Tutor and department prices also apply to the complete unit.

Which OCR paper and sections does this cover?

This pack belongs to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277, Component 02 / Paper 2: Computational thinking, algorithms and programming, unit 2.2 Programming fundamentals. Sections 2.2.1 Programming fundamentals, 2.2.2 Data types and 2.2.3 Additional programming techniques. Section 2.2.1 has two teaching parts and section 2.2.3 has three. The a/b/c filename suffixes identify teaching parts within the official section, not additional specification sections.

What exactly will I receive?

One private ZIP contains all 6 original editable .pptx files, a read-me file and a quick-start guide. There are 165 slides with speaker notes throughout, including 128 slides containing animation and 6 knowledge organisers.

Are the resources different for teachers, tutors and home educators?

The teaching content is the same. Choose Individual learner for one named student, Tutor / single teacher for one educator with their own students, or School / department for multiple educators in one school department. Price and sharing permissions depend on the licence. Every option includes the complete unit.

Can I use the pack for home education?

Yes, with a parent or tutor guiding the learning. Read the speaker notes, let the learner attempt each task before revealing the answer and use the knowledge organiser to revisit key ideas. Spread a deck across sessions and pair programming explanations with practical coding where appropriate.

Which software should I use?

Use Microsoft PowerPoint in Slide Show mode for the intended animation, answer reveals and route-map links. Follow the click or space-bar prompts on each slide and click marked cards for their answers. Other presentation viewers may change the layout or interactions. Editing view can expose answers.

How should I work through this unit?

Build from variables and operators to selection and iteration, then data types and casting. Continue with strings, files, arrays, records, SQL, sub programs and random numbers. Pair tracing tasks with practical coding.

How do I get access after purchase?

Choose your licence and send the pre-filled enquiry. We confirm the price, permitted use and payment details before payment. After payment is confirmed, we arrange private access to the complete teaching files and pack guide.

LogicPath Education is an independent resource provider and is not endorsed by or affiliated with OCR. The public samples are images from the supplied PowerPoints; the complete teaching files are delivered privately.

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