The Year 8 ‘Python Programming’ unit is designed to give students an introduction to textual programming. Students are given a basic introduction to Selection, Sequencing and Iteration using the Python programming language and the repli.it platform.
Skills involve:
Skills involve:
- Input / Output - using input() and print()
- Understanding different Data Types - using str, int, float
- Selection - using if, elif, else
- Iteration - using while and for loops
- String Handling - using concatenation, .upper(), .lower(), len(), .join(), .count()
- File Handling - using “r”, “w”, read(), readlines()
- Lists - indexing using [], .append(), .remove(), .sort()
- Project managing - students complete their Evidence Document based on a given Scenario
Resources
Google Classroom