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1CP2 Unit 6: Programming

Paper 2: Computational thinking

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Areas Covered

  • Lesson 1: Data types and operations
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  • Lesson 2: Sequence and selection
  • Lesson 3: Iteration
  • Lesson 4: Arrays and lists
  • Lesson 5: Subprograms
  • Lesson 6: Errors and testing
  • Lesson 7: Validation
  • Lesson 8: Files

There are 8 worksheets, 8 homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

Summary

This unit is designed to cover all of the programming required for Paper 2. It contains questions and exercises that are in a similar format to those that students will experience in the practical examination. Completed and partial programming solutions in Python are provided to replicate the 'practical onscreen assessment' environment.

The first lesson in this unit covers data types and arithmetic operations. Sequence, selection and iteration are covered in the next two lessons, followed by lessons on arrays, subprograms, errors and testing, user input and validation. The final lesson covers reading from and writing to a text file.

Although the lessons can be delivered without students having to use computers, they will benefit from translating their pseudocode solutions to program code and testing them. All the worksheets contain exercises which provide opportunities for practical programming in the language of choice. Sample solutions are provided in Python to many exercises.

What's included in the toolkit?

Toolkit

The GCSE units have been written to satisfy the specification for Paper 1 of the 1CP2 Edexcel Computer Science GCSE.

Each units contains:

  • PowerPoint slides for each lesson
  • Detailed lesson plans
  • Learning objectives and outcomes
  • Worksheets and homework activities with answers
  • End-of-unit Assessment test with answers
  • Other material and links to online resources

What people say...

Absolutely perfect in terms of content, accessible to all and yet contain some challenging activities. I can focus on explaining the concepts, demonstrating where needed and most importantly, providing help and support to the students. A* or a grade 9 from me!

Alex Gannon. Computer Science Teacher, Thomas Hardye School

I appreciate how the Python textbook has been broken down and is easily accessible for beginners.

Mrs Rita Kpeglo. Computer Science Teacher, Colton Hills Community School

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Inside the Unit...

  • Download Free Sample 6.5mb

    Areas Covered

    • Lesson 1: Data types and operations
    • Download free lesson above
    • Lesson 2: Sequence and selection
    • Lesson 3: Iteration
    • Lesson 4: Arrays and lists
    • Lesson 5: Subprograms
    • Lesson 6: Errors and testing
    • Lesson 7: Validation
    • Lesson 8: Files

    There are 8 worksheets, 8 homework tasks, and an assessment test, each with answers included in this unit.

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