Recording a Python Course for LinkedIn January 2020

As a very good song by a very good band once put it … you may find yourself, in another part of the world… Somehow I found myself in Carpinteria, California, USA...

Eight Queens Puzzle in Python

The Eight Queens Puzzle is a classic problem whose goal is to place 8 queens on an 8x8 chessboard in such a way that none of the queens share a row, column...

Generating Random Graphs in Python

Random Graphs in Python for A Level Computer Science and Beyond The jupyter notebook below shows an implementation of an algorithm for generating a random undirected, unweighted graph. The algorithm uses the...

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So You Want to Teach Computer Science?

Computer Science is an exciting and important subject where the demand for competent teachers outweighs the supply. This makes it an appealing option for many considering choosing it as a subject for...

Python Nested FOR Loops

Why do I Need Nested Loops in Python? Nested loops are a very important concept in Python programming and Computer Science, are used in many algorithms. For example sorting algorithms such as...

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Educ8ors Podcast with Compucademy

educ8all is an online marketplace providing online video courses, downloadable materials and live sessions with a tutor for GCSE and A Level exams. I recently appeared on a podcast hosted by Vishal...

Why Study Computer Science at GCSE?

When it comes to the time to choose subjects for you or your child’s GCSEs in years 10-11, you might well wonder if GCSE Computer Science is the right option. Below are...

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Python for GCSE Science and Maths

It often surprises me how little integration there seems to be between Computer Science and other STEM subjects. Just think of the possibilities! Python is the language of choice for working with...

Exam-Only Computer Science GCSE Assessment

If you are a student or parent thinking about whether Computer Science GCSE is a good choice for you or your child, you may have heard about the discussions that have been...

GCSE Computer Science Circle Sector Challenge

Circle Sector Challenge for GCSE Computer Science

Maths GCSE and Computer Science GCSE are often taught very separately, and yet they make excellent companions. Writing a program to explore a topic from Maths can really help to understand the...