GCSE Computer Science key terms

GCSE Computer Science terms, at a glance.

Glancealot helps GCSE Computer Science terminology stick. Add a widget to your iPhone and see key terms and definitions whenever it refreshes, for recall practice between revision sessions.

Subject Computer Science
Level GCSE
GCSE Computer Science
binary search
repeatedly halves a sorted list to find a value
Much faster than a linear search on large sorted data: O(log n) instead of O(n), a common exam comparison point.

Definitions that need precise wording.

GCSE Computer Science exams reward exact terminology: algorithm, variable, binary search. Seeing each term with its definition repeatedly helps precise wording stick for both theory and programming questions.

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Use ready-made prompts or add key terms from your revision guide and class notes, so the widget covers exactly the topics on your course.

Sample GCSE Computer Science terms

binary search
repeatedly halves a sorted list to find a value
variable
a named location in memory that stores a value
algorithm
a precise sequence of steps to solve a problem

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Add key terms and definitions to a list, and Glancealot shows them on your iPhone lock screen and home screen for repeated review.

Glancealot is not affiliated with any exam board, but because you build the lists yourself you can add the exact terms from your AQA or OCR specification.

Yes. You can create custom lists of terms, definitions, and code snippets from your revision guide and class notes.

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