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A: Starting Off

• Arithmetic Operators
• Variables & Assignment
• Casting
• User Input
• Output Statements
• Random Numbers
• Math Module
• Section A Exercises

B: Selection

• Comparison Operators
• If Statements
• Section B Exercises

C: Iteration

• For Loops
• While Loops
• Sequences With Python
• Practising For Loops
• Section C Exercises

D: Lists

• Lists In Python
• Lists Of Lists
• List Comprehensions
• Section D Exercises

E: String Handling

• Handling Strings
• Slicing Strings & Lists
• Section E Exercises

F: Subroutines

• Procedures
• Functions
• Quadratic Equations
• Section F Exercises

G: File Handling

• File Handling
• Making A Simple Database
• Section G Exercises

H: Turtle Graphics

• Moving & Drawing
• Controlling The Pen
• Some Examples

I: Bonus Material

• Validation
• Searching Algorithms
• Sorting Algorithms
• ASCII Art Sprites
• Mastermind
• Integer Sequences
• Bitwise Operators
• Adventures In Wordle
• Quiz Engine
• High Score Table
• Playing Cards
• Extra Tasks

Python For GCSE

About This Section

I have put these pages together to form a reference of basic programming techniques up to and including GCSE, with the OCR specification being foremost in mind.

Whilst the reference and exercises are written with a view to building the skills necessary for the GCSE qualification, the material may also prove useful for someone looking to dip their toe into Python. This might suit someone wishing to make more sense of the MicroPython materials in the micro:bit section or someone wanting a quick hit of Python to help them through a one-off task.

Software

Throughout this section, I will be writing programs using IDLE. When you download and install Python using https://www.python.org/, this will be installed for you at the same time.