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...

Installing Python Packages with Pip

In this article you will learn how to install Python packages using the pip package installer. When you install Python on your computer, it comes with the standard library which is a...

The 21 Game with Python Turtle Graphics

Here’s something fun. The 21 Game is a two-player counting game where each player can add 1, 2, or 3, starting at zero, to the total. the total must not exceed 21...

BBC micro:bit Introduction

A couple of years ago the BBC distributed nearly a million BBC Micro:bits to schools in the UK as part of the BBC’s Make it Digital initiative. It was generally considered a...

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...

Fun with Cats – Python API Calls

One of the great things about Python as a programming language is that you can do fairly powerful things with just a few lines of code. In this article we are going...

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...

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