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
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Candidate Information - Written exams
Do the Right Thing Scene Analysis
Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments
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Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)
BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.
Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)
What happens to your examination script?
Teacher of Science (possibility to combine with a head of year post)
Teacher of History (possibility to combine with a head of year role)
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Programming GCSE CS A Level CS Computer Science GCSE C# Year 8 Just For Fun Food Horror Business Studies Old Hollywood Mrs Davy LMI CPU Mathematics Assessment Certificates A2 Biology Physics Careersfair Governance
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