Python by Mr Watt

Learning objectives:

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Understand basic python syntax

How to use strings and console output

How to be independent learners

Where to start

mr_watt — 2014-06-13 07:17:28 UTC

http://www.codecademy.com/tracks/python

Homework:

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You need to have attempted exercises on:

Tip calculator

How to be independent learners:

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Attempt exercises. If you have a problem.

1) Read though your code a second time

2) Compare your code with a friend.

3) Use the tips if you get completely stuck.

4) Part of the skill of a programmer is problem solving. In order to be a good programmer you need to be able to figure out how to fix problems with your code.

4) Finally if all else fails ask your teacher.

Skills you have learned:

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What problems have you fixed:

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Lesson aims 30/06/14

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To get as far as you can in the code academy exercises:

To create your own program in python with a report explaining what it does.