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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...

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Taking A Level Computer Science

See also...

Mathematics

Our curriculum

Programming software

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

Year 9

Computer Science

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Useful Websites

Revision for computer science

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Correspondence from the Exams Office

1.2.3 Programming techniques Test #1

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

The Wave: summary

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

C# Cook Book // Quiz (Console)

C# Cook Book // Snake (GUI)

New...

Parents Evening :: Year 11

8S1 25/02/26

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

Summer 2026 Examinations

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

CABARET THE MUSICAL. London. Y9-13. Weds 15th April 2026- Only a few places left

8y4 Gradients

Chicago Teen edition - tickets available soon

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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Photography Mr Trudgill Technology Languages Chem Aspen Russell Just For Fun Quizlet Test Science A Levels Repl.It C# Practice Dracula Year 11 Biology

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