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GCSE Computer Science Revision Checklist: OCR & AQA

Use this checklist as a planning tool, not proof that a topic is finished. A topic is secure when you can recall the key ideas and answer a new question without help.

How to use the checklist

For each item, mark R (cannot answer independently), A (some correct work but mistakes remain) or G (can explain and apply accurately). Recheck green topics after a gap so confidence stays realistic.

The shared categories below are designed for general GCSE revision. Choose the matching board pathway for the exact specification order and depth.

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Which specification applies to me?

OCR J277 has a Computer Systems paper and a Computational Thinking, Algorithms and Programming paper. The AQA 8525 revised specification is examined from summer 2027, so choose the correct version for your school cohort.

OCR J277 topics

Follow Computer Systems and algorithms/programming in order.

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AQA 8525 topics

Follow the eight revised subject-content sections.

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Move next to the revision planner with the topics you have marked red or amber.

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Choose your examination specification, practise a question and check your answer. Revisit weaker topics after a few days.

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