Binary Search Algorithm for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Binary Search Algorithm in Python

The Binary Search Algorithm is fundamental in Computer Science. It is a very clever algorithm which reduces the time needed to search for items in large datasets dramatically compared to less efficient...

Node Class for a Linked List with Object Oriented Python

When you come to study Data Structures such as Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists and Binary Trees for A Level Computer Science, you will often make use of Object Oriented Programming. That is...

Graphs in Python for A Level Computer Science

Part 1 – Networkx Basics networkx is a powerful python package that allows you to easily work with graphs in Python. Combining it with the matplotlib.pyplot package even makes it simple to...

Pascal’s Triangle with Python

Coding Pascal’s Triangle with Python is a fun intermediate-level challenge. Pascal’s Triangle is a fascinating mathematical structure which contains many patterns. Each element in a row is formed by adding the two...

Python Turtle Graphics Demos

If you are using the standard installation of Python from python.org which comes with the IDLE editor, there are some exciting demonstrations of the power of the turtle module available at the...

Matrix Computing for 11-14 Book 1 Review

Matrix Computing for 11-14 Book Series Review

by Oxford University Press The Matrix Computing for 11-14 series provides comprehensive cover of the Key Stage 3 National Computing Curriculum. It is thorough and well presented, with clear explanations and lots...

Times Tables Trace Table

I want to share a programming activity with you which addresses several topics in the GCSE computer Science syllabus. One of the challenges when following a syllabus with clearly delineated assessment objectives...

Book Review – Grokking Algorithms by Aditya Bhargava

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Understanding algorithms for coding interviews and Computer Science courses can be tough, and any resource which makes the job easier has to be...

insertion sort gcse a-level computer science

Insertion Sort for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

Insertion sort is one of the standard algorithms you will come across studying Computer Science for GCSE and A Level. There are many different versions of the code for it scattered across...

Low Level Programming for Cambridge A Level Computer Science – LMC vs 9608 Assembly

The best way to learn about low-level programming is to do it! (At least an emulated version of it using a tool such as the fantastic Little Man Computer simulator available here.)...

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