Embedded Files
To be able to attempt the GCSE NEA you need the following Python skills:
To be able to attempt the GCSE NEA you need the following Python skills:
Input from keyboard
Output to display
Decisions (IF...THEN...ELSE...)
Essential functions: modulus (%), ASC, ORD
Use of data types: integer, real, Boolean, character, string, casting
String manipulation
Common arithmetic operators (+, -, /, *, MOD, DIV)
Common Boolean operators (NOT, AND, OR)
Pro-Coder Rule #1: Use descriptive names for variables and sub-routines
Use of common libraries
To achieve higher than level 4, you will also need the following Python skills:
To achieve higher than level 4, you will also need the following Python skills:
Pro-Coder Rule #2: Convert repeated instructions into loops (condition and counter)
Pro-Coder Rule #3: Convert repeated functionality into sub-routines
Defensive design considerations: data input sanitation and validation, planning for contingencies, anticipating misuse
Arrays or lists
Read and write to CSV files
A search and sort algorithm
What is the difference between code (up to level 4), and good code (level 5+)?
What is the difference between code (up to level 4), and good code (level 5+)?
Good code is:
Readable - someone else can understand it
Maintainable - code can easily be updated and added to
Robust and defensive - code can deal with garbage
Worried by the NEA?
Worried by the NEA?
Don't be. The NEA is only a small part of the overall GCSE so you don't have to be a coder to succeed.
Think of the NEA as an opportunity to get some easy marks. How? Walk in knowing how to write the getNumber() and getString() routines on Code Kata 4 + how to use loops and IFTT statements = 50% of the marks achieved. Job done.
Learn how to use Pro-Coder rules, arrays and some file handling and you will achieve the other 50%.
x20 Python Coding Challenges
x20 Python Coding Challenges
DON'T PANIC!
DON'T PANIC!
GCSE coding challenges are essentially:
Input some data from user
Process that data
Output the result to display and/or file
GCSE NEA resources and challenges
GCSE NEA resources and challenges
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse