Python 1A
A beginner level course providing an gentle introduction to Python & text-based coding.
Time (timezone converted to UTC)
Sun, 4:00 – 4:45 PM UTC
Dates (mm/dd)
7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
Difficulty
Beginner
Ages (recommended)
ages 6 & up
A beginner level course aimed at children ages 6 & up. It provides an gentle introduction to Python & text-based coding.
Python is a general purpose scripting language that's popular in data science, AI, and backend programming.
In Python 1A, students will learn basic Python syntax & programming concepts, like variables, conditional statements, data types, etc.
Syllabus
| Week | Topic(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Getting started: coding languages, Repl.it setup, Hello World, printing, comments |
| 2 | Data types: numbers (int & float), booleans, strings |
| 3 | Variables: naming, declarations, dynamic typing, printing |
| 4 | User input & type casting |
| 5 | Math & logic operators |
| 6 | Conditionals: if & elif statements |
This course qualifies for our
Certificate of Excellence
Students who attend all classes & complete all homework assignments with a score of 80% or above will be eligible to receive our Certificate of Excellence, documenting their successful completion of the class.
