Year 8

Intro to Python programming

Lessons (6)

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    In this lesson, we will write and execute our first programs in Python. We will go through the basics of displaying messages, assigning values to variables, and receiving input from the keyboard.
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    In this lesson, we will gain a deeper understanding of assignment. We will also explore arithmetic expressions.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about randomness and using selection in our Python programs.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about multi-branch selection and while loops.
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to use a variable as a counter within a loop.
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    In this lesson, we will extend and improve a guess the number game. This will consolidate the learning that has taken place in this unit of work.
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