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What is Python?
What is Python?
Python is a powerful and friendly programming language that lots of developers all over the world love to use. It's known for being easy to understand and write, and it's really useful.
It was created by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s, and because it's open-source (which means anyone can use it and help make it better), there are lots of developers working on it. This has led to a big collection of tools and things you can use with Python.
Python is great for all sorts of things, like making websites, looking at data, creating artificial intelligence, and doing tasks automatically. Whether you're just starting to learn to code or you've been doing it for a while, Python is a good choice because it's clear and can handle both simple and complex projects.
Who, What, Why Python?
Who, What, Why Python?
Watch this video!
LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING
LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING
Task 1 | Learn Python through Grok Academy
Task 1 | Learn Python through Grok Academy
This excellent resource is now free to all students and teachers in NZ. Teachers register here: https://groklearning.com/
Then set up your class and you can monitor their progress and help the ones who are falling behind.
The course was specifically designed to include all the required knowledge for AS92004- Create a computer Program
Students: Sign up and get your enrollment code for your teacher. Then start learning!
Task 2: Can you Read Python?
Task 2: Can you Read Python?
What's this about?
What's this about?
Most people learn to read a language before they learn how to write it correctly.
Python is no different.
In this quiz, try to trace through the program step by step in your head and work out what the answer is.
For some of the later questions, I highly recommend a pen and paper.
This skill is super important and if you have trouble, google it or go test the code and try to work out where you are missing some knowledge. Misconceptions about how and why code works the way it does is one of the main barriers students have in becoming great programmmers.
Good Luck!!
You will need a google account to view this quiz.
Make sure you are logged in to view it and have a go.
UNDERSTANDING DECOMPOSITION
UNDERSTANDING DECOMPOSITION
What is Decomposition?
What is Decomposition?
Decomposition
Decomposition
It involves breaking down a complex problem or system into smaller parts that are more manageable and easier to understand. The smaller parts can then be examined and solved, or designed individually, as they are simpler to work with.
Flowcharts
Flowcharts
Using a flowchart is an easy way to show how a problem can be broken down into simple single steps.
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF PYTHON
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF PYTHON
Task 4 | Code for Humans
Task 4 | Code for Humans
This video series will cover the important things you have to keep in mind when you write code for humans.
Code for Humans means code that is meant to be read by other humans (code comments, docstrings, good variable names etc) and code that is meant to be used by humans (error checking, good error messages, good instructions, crash proofing etc.)
You'll also walk through a simple example of a problem, similar to your assessment problems. In that, you will learn to write highly readable and unbreakable code that neatly handles input errors.
Students: Write the "Can I Vote" program together with the instructor and see if you can work out how and why it works.
Teachers: Feel free to have students submit their code for this checkpoint or just tick off completion of your students as you see fit.
Task 5: Checkpoint- Code for humans
Task 5: Checkpoint- Code for humans
Now that you've completed your Code for Humans tutorial you should be prepared to write better Python.
Make a copy of the document to the right and fill it out.
You'll need to copy and paste your code and answer a few questions about writing code for humans. Use the videos above to help you answer the questions.
Task 6: NCEA-Auto- Exam Practice
Task 6: NCEA-Auto- Exam Practice
Task 6 | NCEA-Auto Practice Questions
Task 6 | NCEA-Auto Practice Questions
Sign up for the course "Always On"
go to https://csse-ncea-auto.canterbury.ac.nz/
Create an account and self-enrol with the key "Welcome!"
Read the introduction and complete have a go at the question in the section "Some NCEA Style Questions"
Write and test your code in the "ScratchPad" for each question. This gives you practice for when you will sit your final exam in the same system.
Congratulation: It's Assessment Time
Congratulation: It's Assessment Time
Now you are ready for the Assessment
Now you are ready for the Assessment
Click the image to go to the Assessment Page.
All the information is there.
Extension
Extension
57 Fun (and Unique) Python Project Ideas for Beginners in 2023
This website is used as a recruitment tool for Google and Microsoft! Tackle some real brain-bending problems in Python and maybe even get on the global leaderboards.
The ultimate challenge for programmers.
The Home of competitive programming. Use the "Train" section to try out some of the questions from past NZ and international competitions.
Free to register and use programming courses at the University of Canterbury. We highly recommend the "Programming Contest Problem Archive"
Learn Python From Scratch
Learn Python From Scratch
This is an easy to watch and follow along tutorial to learn Python. Mosh takes you from complete beginner to expert in an hour. Well worth watching if you have never programmed before. But it is an hour long!!
If you are struggling with understanding programming watch this for homework!!
Microsoft Python for Beginners
Microsoft Python for Beginners
Amazing series of short informative videos.
Code along as your host explain in detail everything that you need to get a really solid grasp of Python.
It is highly recommended to just do from video 1 to 32.
The info beyond that is great if you want to become a software engineer but not necessary for this level.
Python Reference and Quiz
Python Reference and Quiz
Do the W3 Schools Python Quiz!
Click here or the image to the right to start the quiz.
What can you get out of 25?
Teacher can check progress with a class spreadsheet or class competition.
Code WOF
Code WOF
Practice your problem decomposition and puzzle solving skills in Python in the excellent site: CodeWOF.
CodeWOF goes from beginner to intermediate and is great programming practice. It has cool short puzzles to solve and immediate feedback.This short video will help you get started using CodeWOF.
From the basics of how it works and what the problem types are to more advanced topics around string slicing, functions and dictionaries.
Watch this to get you started on one of the best practice resources for Python Programmers in the world.
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