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Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Attached is a collection of coding challenges. The best way to learn and get better at programming is to practise, but it is often difficult to know what to make. Working through these challenges will increase you skill set and familiarity with programming. 

Remember, we program using python in high school (years 7-11) and C# at sixth form. 

Programming IDEs (or you can code online using Replit)

Python: Thonny, Hartismere python online (no saving)

C#: Sharp Develop (old but lightweight), Visual Studio Community

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Taking A Level Computer Science

How robots are taking over warehouse work

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

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Careers & Futures Programme Feedback - Parents

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A Level Computer Science

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Documentary: making of Do the Right Thing

C# Cook Book // Picture Block Puzzle (GUI)

Learnit Physics Unit 7: Magnets

C# Cook Book // Conversation (Console)

District 9 revision

The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

Sorting Visualiser

GCSE CS: 1.6 Social Engineering Excerise

The Wave - authoritarianism

C# Yellow Book

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Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

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Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

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