Cambridge IGCSE & O Level Computer Science 2nd Edition

Build upon the fundamentals of computational thinking and programming with this series, developed to support teachers and students through the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Computer Science syllabuses (0478/0984/2210). Bring computer science to life through real-life contexts and applications, including case studies from Microsoft Research. A three-tiered approach to programming tasks across the coursebook and programming books develops both skills and confidence for students of all levels of understanding. In response to syllabus updates our programming books now cover Java, Python and Visual Basic, offering tailored support for each of the programming languages recommended in the syllabus. Our teacher's resource now includes over 200 teaching activity ideas, teaching plans, language support, homework ideas and differentiated worksheets, giving you and your students plenty of ways to bring computer science into your world.

Develop your learners’ skills and confidence with our programming book for Python. Created to support students undertaking the Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level Computer Science syllabuses (0478/0984/2210), this resource provides tailored support for students programming with Python. A three-tiered approach to programming tasks across the book provides scaffolded support for students of all levels of understanding. Answers are accessible in the ‘Solutions’ chapter in the digital part of the resource on the Cambridge GO platform, enabling students to practice their programming skills in-class or at home.

Features

• Dedicated to Python, this resource provides tailored support for students developing their skills with this programming language
• ‘Demo’, ‘Practice’ and ‘Challenge’ tasks throughout provide a tiered approach to programming tasks, building foundational skills and challenging more confident students
• ‘Programming scenario task preparation’ chapter provides step-by-step examples and questions for this new area of the syllabus
• Access all your Cambridge GO resources anytime, anywhere and create your own collection in ‘My Resources’

CONTENTS

How to use this series

How to use this book

Introduction

1. Python 3
2. Variables and Arithmetic Operators
3. Algorithm Design
4. Subroutines
5. GUI Applications
6. Sequence and Strings
7. Selection
8. Iteration
9. System Design
10. Arrays
11. Checking Inputs
12. Testing
13. Files and Databases
14. Programming scenario task preparation
15. Examination Practice
16. Solutions