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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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How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

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Sport and PE

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Programming

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Our curriculum

Charities

50 Things to Learn for Creative iMedia

A Level Computer Science

Careers Fair - 14 March 2024

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

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Artificial intelligence and assessments

C# Cook Book // Word Search (Console)

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

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

What happens to your examination script?

Python Cheat Sheet

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

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Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Cover Supervisor

Completing the Award

Local Governing Body Information

Term dates

January 2026 Examinations

School Policies

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Aspen Russell Hundred Theory Mathematics Careersfair Sound Cover YOUNG Learnit Languages Trips Hartismere GCSE Options A Level Computing Belong English Literature

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