Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection & iteration for OCR specification CH423A / H02
Summary
Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. This course references the OCR J277 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification and their Exam Reference Language, allowing you to explore practical programming and OCR’s assessment language.
You’ll learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programs are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.
You’ll gain confidence with lots of hands-on experience under the guidance of highly successful teachers of computer science.
Mapped closely to the specifications of GCSE computer science, the course will provide you with essential knowledge leading to expertise in teaching programming.
References of exam boards:
This course has been developed to reference the OCR J277 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification, if you’re not teaching the OCR specification you may wish to consider booking the equivalent AQA or Pearson version of the course. Alternatively, you may wish to book the agnostic remote or face-to-face version of the course.
Who is it for?
What topics are covered?
• 01 | Inputs, outputs & variables – explore how to utilise inputs and outputs in Python, including the use of variables and efficient use of simple data types.
• 02 | Building a working program – create a working Python program using inputs, outputs and variables based upon a set of user requirements.
• 03 | Selection – learn how to write branching programs using selection. Understand how to apply operators and use nested selection within a program.
• 04 | Working with selection – create a working Python program using selection and other programming techniques learnt.
• 05 | Iteration – this session will help you create code that repeats using count and condition controlled loops in Python
How will you learn?
Scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner. Flexible Professional Development Leader-supported, participant-led sessions, involving deep exploration of the subject content. The course will model teaching approaches that can be taken back to the classroom.
How long is this course?
This course is approximately 5 hours in duration, split across several days
Who is the course leader?
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Christine Ince
Head of Computer Science in Ipswich and Senior PDL.
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
● Become familiar with the Python programming language
● Develop some basic program constructs using variables, handling user input and output to the screen
● Use mathematical and logical operators to build functionality into programs
● Follow the flow of a program, identifying values held in variables at different stages of execution
● Create and control indefinite loop structures in programs
● Begin to evaluate programs and suggest improvements
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| 1 Inputs, outputs & variables | 06 February 2024 | 09:00-10:30 | Virtual |
| 2 Building a working program | 06 February 2024 | 10:30-11:15 | Virtual |
| 3 Selection | 06 February 2024 | 11:15-12:45 | Virtual |
| 4 Working with selection | 06 February 2024 | 12:45-13:30 | Virtual |
| 5 Iteration | 06 February 2024 | 13:30-15:00 | Virtual |
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