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Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Attached is a collection of coding challenges. The best way to learn and get better at programming is to practise, but it is often difficult to know what to make. Working through these challenges will increase you skill set and familiarity with programming. 

Remember, we program using python in high school (years 7-11) and C# at sixth form. 

Programming IDEs (or you can code online using Replit)

Python: Thonny, Hartismere python online (no saving)

C#: Sharp Develop (old but lightweight), Visual Studio Community

Documents

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Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

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Candidate Information - Written exams

Dracula Revision

Examination Result Queries

C# Cook Book // Picture Block Puzzle (GUI)

Programming software

Computerphile Sudoku Python

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

Revision for computer science

C# Cook Book // Higher Or Lower (GUI)

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

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Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

E-Safety

Hartismere Technical Theatre

Useful Careers Websites

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover)

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Book a tour... appointments for 2025 - 2026 academic year will be available soon

University and careers; destinations & retention

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Computerphile ABU Curriculum Belong Retention Fine Art Year 10 A Level Computing Repl.It Student Information GCSE Computing Examinations Year 7 YouTube Mr Trudgill Support

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