Ten string manipulation programming challenges to help students practice their Python and problem-solving skills and prepare for their Computer Science GCSE. Students use their existing programming knowledge to plan each challenge in the booklet before testing it on their computer. This “writing-before-typing” approach helps to develop the crucial skills needed to gain maximum marks in the algorithms section of their exam. The booklet is supplied ready to be printed and stapled to make a 16-page booklet (uses four duplex-printed A4 sheets), and as single pages for individual printing or uploading to your VLE. A full set of example code is provided for teachers, written in a way which is appropriate for the GCSE students to fully understand. This is a great way for students to practice their coding skills. Download today.

Ten list programming challenges to help students practice their Python and problem-solving skills and prepare for their Computer Science GCSE. Students use their existing programming knowledge to plan each challenge in the booklet before testing it on their computer. This “writing-before-typing” approach helps to develop the crucial skills needed to gain maximum marks in the algorithms section of their exam. The booklet is supplied ready to be printed and stapled to make a 16-page booklet (uses four duplex-printed A4 sheets), and as single pages for individual printing or uploading to your VLE. A full set of example code is provided for teachers, written in a way which is appropriate for GCSE students to fully understand. This is a great way for students to practice their coding skills. Download today.

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Complete scheme of work for J277 OCR Computer Science 2.1 Computational Thinking, including PowerPoint for each lesson, homework sheets, worksheets, unplugged activities, Python example files, end-of-topic exam, and mark sheets. Designed for my mixed-ability group with lots of simple explanations; large clear and bright diagrams; chunked lessons; and stretch and activity tasks for higher-achieving students. Includes the following lesson PowerPoints and resources: Scheme of Work document 2.1.1a Abstraction 2.1.1b Decomposition, including “Decomposing Mickey Mouse” worksheet 2.1.1c Algorithmic Thinking, including “River Crossing Challenge” worksheet 2.1.2a Inputs, Processes, Outputs, including “Problem Solver Cheat Sheet” and Python code example file 2.1.2b Structure Diagrams, including Python files 2.1.2c Flowcharts 2.1.2c Pseudocode, including worksheet, answers, and Python files 2.1.2d Common Errors, including worksheet, answers, and Python files 2.1.2e Trace Tables, including worksheet, answers, and Python files 2.1.3a Linear Searches, including example PowerPoint 2.1.3b Binary Searches, including example PowerPoint 2.1.4a Bubble Sort, including Star Wars Bubble Sort PowerPoint 2.1.4b Merge Sort, including worksheet and example PowerPoint 2.1.4c Insertion Sort, including example PowerPoint 4 x homework sheets, with answers 1 x end-of-unit test, with mark sheet My students especially enjoyed the unplugged searching and sorting algorithms! Save yourself hours of planning by downloading now.

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Complete scheme of work for J277 OCR Computer Science 2.5 Programming Languages and Integrated Delvelopment Environments (IDEs), including PowerPoint for each lesson, homework sheet, worksheets, end-of-topic exam, and mark sheets. Designed for my mixed-ability group with lots of simple explanations; large clear and bright diagrams; chunked lessons; and stretch and activity tasks for higher-achieving students. There are two versions of lesson 2.5.2 – one for students using IDLE and an alternative for those using Thonny. Includes the following lesson PowerPoints and resources: 2.5.1a High and Low-level languages 2.5.1b Translators, Compilers, and Interpreters 2.5.2 Integrated Development Environments (IDE) - IDLE 2.5.2 Integrated Development Environments (IDE) - Thonny 1 x Homework sheet plus answers End-of-module test paper plus answers Save yourself hours of planning. Download now.

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