Description

Output that is used to make changes to input or processing.
Data that is shaped into a meaningful manner and is used in decision-making.
Raw facts that occur in the physical environment or organisation
System software that helps the user in the creation, controlling development, usage and maintenance of the databases of computer systems.
Software consists of the programs for data/ information processing
A network that crosses metropolitan, regional or national boundaries
A set of programs controlling the computer hardware and acting as an interface with the application programs.
Telecommunication device that forwards data packets across two or more distinct networks toward their destinations, through a process known as routing
A standard set of rules and procedures for the control of communications in a network.
Involves translating what a user wants to accomplish into a code that the computer can understand and execute.
Converting/ transforming of data into useful outputs
Hardware components that enable a computer system to communicate information to humans or other machines so that it can be used.
Transactions that are accumulated and processed later as a group or in a batch.
Telecommunication device that connects one local area network to another one that uses the same telecommunications protocol.
A hidden program that inserts itself into a computer’s systems
Can be compared with the human brain. It obtains instructions from memory, interprets them and notifies the other components to perform them
The ability to confer with a group of people simultaneously using telephone or e-mail group communication software
A formal collection of people and other resources assembled together in order to establish a set of goals.
Telecommunication device that serves as an entrance to another network
Data is processed immediately after being captured

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crossword?

Crossword puzzles have been published in newspapers and other publications since 1873. They consist of a grid of squares where the player aims to write words both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the crossword will be a series of questions or clues, which relate to the various rows or lines of boxes in the crossword. The player reads the question or clue, and tries to find a word that answers the question in the same amount of letters as there are boxes in the related crossword row or line.

Some of the words will share letters, so will need to match up with each other. The words can vary in length and complexity, as can the clues.

Who is a crossword suitable for?

The fantastic thing about crosswords is, they are completely flexible for whatever age or reading level you need. You can use many words to create a complex crossword for adults, or just a couple of words for younger children.

Crosswords can use any word you like, big or small, so there are literally countless combinations that you can create for templates. It is easy to customise the template to the age or learning level of your students.

How do I create a crossword template?

For the easiest crossword templates, WordMint is the way to go!

Pre-made templates

For a quick and easy pre-made template, simply search through WordMint’s existing 500,000+ templates. With so many to choose from, you’re bound to find the right one for you!

Create your own from scratch

  • Log in to your account (it’s free to join!)
  • Head to ‘My Puzzles’
  • Click ‘Create New Puzzle’ and select ‘Crossword’
  • Select your layout, enter your title and your chosen clues and answers
  • That’s it! The template builder will create your crossword template for you and you can save it to your account, export as a word document or pdf and print!

How do I choose the clues for my crossword?

Once you’ve picked a theme, choose clues that match your students current difficulty level. For younger children, this may be as simple as a question of “What color is the sky?” with an answer of “blue”.

Are crosswords good for students?

Crosswords are a great exercise for students' problem solving and cognitive abilities. Not only do they need to solve a clue and think of the correct answer, but they also have to consider all of the other words in the crossword to make sure the words fit together.

Crosswords are great for building and using vocabulary.

If this is your first time using a crossword with your students, you could create a crossword FAQ template for them to give them the basic instructions.

Can I print my crossword template?

All of our templates can be exported into Microsoft Word to easily print, or you can save your work as a PDF to print for the entire class. Your puzzles get saved into your account for easy access and printing in the future, so you don’t need to worry about saving them at work or at home!

Can I create crosswords in other languages?

Crosswords are a fantastic resource for students learning a foreign language as they test their reading, comprehension and writing all at the same time. When learning a new language, this type of test using multiple different skills is great to solidify students' learning.

We have full support for crossword templates in languages such as Spanish, French and Japanese with diacritics including over 100,000 images, so you can create an entire crossword in your target language including all of the titles, and clues.