In this LESSON you will learn about:

Learning Objectives:
  1. What a variable is and its use
  2. What are constants,
  3. The use of operators, inputs, outputs and assignment​s​
  1. ​​​​Know what a variable, constants. inputs and outputs are
  2. Apply understanding to create programming solutions.

Lesson Overview 

Resources
Starter:
Look at the Python code in the Teachers notes, how many variable, constants, inputs and outputs can you count?  Record you answer.

Main:
  1. Load up the Python Playground, this is used to try out the various code which you will be introduced to. www.canyoucompute.co.uk/python-playground.html
  2. Write down and record the main definitions in your exercise books.
  3. Complete the activities in Worksheet 1, share and peer asses you work with another student.
  4. Now try each of the coding tasks.  Complete each task and record the answers.
  5. If you get stuck then ask another student for help or read the Teacher's Notes and see if this makes it clearer.

​​Plenary:​​
  1. Look again at the Python code in the Teachers notes, how many variable, constants, inputs and outputs can you count?  Record you answer. 
  2. Compare this to your previous count at the beginning of the lesson.
  3. Which counts have you changed and why?

Home Study:

You will learn Python as the programming language for your controlled Coursework. however, there are many other programming languages and if you wish to use another please discuss with your teacher.
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Try these online learning courses:
https://www.codecademy.com/learn/python
https://www.learnpython.org/
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