Welcome to the autumn 2016 newsletter
This newsletter contains details of changes that have been made to the Computing Homework site over the past term.
BBC Micro:bit
We have released a first batch of four exercises for the BBC Micro:bit. These initial exercises are designed to encourage students to explore Microsoft's Block Editor for program development. Students are not required to have access to a physical BBC Micro:bit. They will be able to complete the exercises using the on-line editor and simulator on the BBC Micro:bit site.
These exercises for the BBC Micro:bit are set within the context of a children's novel. The novel is set in the late 21st centuary, and is entitled, The BBC Micro:bit and The Moon Dust Aliens. The first batch of exercises are prefaced by the prologue from this novel.
The first four exercises for the BBC Micro:bit are listed below:
BBC Micro:bit exercises
| Exercise Topic | Exercise Title |
1 |
BBC Microbit |
Microbit 1 - SOS Beeps |
2 |
BBC Microbit |
Microbit 2 - SOS Lights |
3 |
BBC Microbit |
Microbit 3 - Compass 1 |
4 |
BBC Microbit |
Microbit 4 - Compass 2 |
Levels and grading
In view of the move to a 9-1 grading system for KS4 courses, we are currently reviewing the use of levels and grading on the site. We would welcome input from schools on this issue.
New Developments
We are planning to release further batches of exercises for the BBC Micro:bit in October and in November. These exercies will be prefaced by relevant chapters from, The BBC Micro:bit and The Moon Dust Aliens.
We would welcome your suggestions on further developments. To do this, you can either use the suggestions page on the site or you can email directly to:

