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
See also...
Essential programming skills to learn
C# Cook Book // Tic Tac Toe (GUI)
Explore...
C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)
The Wave: Tim becomes Wenger's bodyguard (clip 6 of 9)
Farrand on Film: GCSE Film Studies, Component 1: US Films
The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)
The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)
New...
Operation Mincemeat. Fortune Theatre, London Tuesday, 22 September. Years 9 to 13
Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form
Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.
Discover...
Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# C# Cook Book Core Maths Careers The Wave Higher Horror University Physical Education YouTube C# Recipes ABU Knowledge Booklets Applications English CPU Keystage 5
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