OCR - J277 - Topic 2.2.1 - Programming Fundamentals (Variables + tasks)

Explore my comprehensive resource pack on OCR - J277 - Topic 2.2.1: Programming Fundamentals (Lesson: Variables). This engaging set includes 19 PowerPoint slides designed to help students understand the important concepts of variables and constants in programming. The lesson objectives focus on identifying and naming variables, recognizing the need for descriptive identifiers, and learning how to assign input to variables and produce output.

The slides begin with a fun starter activity called Word Finder, followed by a video that introduces the topic effectively. Students will learn what variables are, how to model their use in Python, and explore different variable types such as numeric, string, and boolean. Topics also include various data types, assigning variables, and rules for naming variables, including camel case, pascal case, and snake case. Additional concepts such as casting and constants are covered to provide a well-rounded understanding of programming fundamentals.

To reinforce learning, this resource includes a research task along with 6 activity tasks and 7 extension tasks for practice in Python IDLE. Answers are provided in a separate teacher-only PowerPoint for easy reference. Enhance your students’ programming skills with this essential resource!

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