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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

In this section...

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Taking A Level Computer Science

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

See also...

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Sixth Form

Programming software

2025 Exam Preparation

Design & Technology Trips

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Sport and PE

Essential programming skills to learn

Year 7

Energy

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C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)

Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

C# Yellow Book

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

New...

Online safety newsletters

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Film post-production explained

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# NEA Internet Safety Year 10 Lessontest ZEN YOUNG Short Film Support Candidate Biology Certificates Quizlet Careersfair Technology Algorithms Test

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