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...

SQLite with Python for Computer Science GCSE and A Level

In this article we will learn how to use the SQLite database management system with Python for GCSE and A Level Computer Science. You will need to know about how SQL works...

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...

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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...

Tron Classic Arcade Game in Python

In this article we will have more fun and games with the Python Turtle Graphics Module. There are so many things you can do with this module from very basic programs to...

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...

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...

Triangle Symmetries with Python Turtle

Making connections between GCSE Computer Science and GCSE Maths is a great way to turbo-charge your learning in both subjects. There are so many areas where the same knowledge can come up...

The 15 Puzzle with Python Turtle Graphics

Around 40 years ago there was a craze which took off around the world. It was a 3-dimensional puzzle called the Rubik’s Cube which kept people in a state of semi-trance while...

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