Unit 1 Introduction to Python

Unit: Introduction to Python Year Group: 8

Lesson Split-screen learning Differentiated Connecting, engaging, stretching AFL opportunities Key Differentiated
no: objectives expectations/ success activities to enable the learning process How will I know they vocabulary/cultural homework
criteria have learned? literacy

Subject knowledge and Success criteria Learning process Assessment for Assessing prior
understanding, learning differentiated Stickability learning, progress pit learning and cultural
habits and dispositions stop) literacy

The activities and homeworks are a suggestion and teachers should amend to suit their class and differentiation. The lessons are also a guide and so if your classes need more time (or less time) then
please adjust lessons accordingly. As a teacher you need to show good progression.
This SoW will run from w/s 7th September 2016 to w/s 7th November 2016. This is a total of 9 weeks with the first week allowing log on issues, one week for Accelerated Reader tests. This
gives potentially 7 weeks of teaching and to include DIRT activities.
1 Be able to log on and Ensure all students are logged on correctly. Some time Use Ab tutor control to check Previous subject knowledge: Homework:
create new folders may be needed for password resets pupils have created their folders - Computer programing Complete task 2 and
in accordance with the knowledge gained in key ensure it is stuck in books.
Starter: instructions given by teachers stage 2 lessons and year 7
Ask pupils to write down what they think programming lessons
Subject knowledge: Pupils: is. This should be recorded in their notebooks
Pupils will understand the basics
of Python and be able to write a Must:
basic set of instructions Understand what Python is and Learning process:
run a simple Python program in -Go through the introduction power point to introduce
Pupils will know how to write interactive and script mode programming to the pupils
computer language using Python,
Should: -Task 1 you might want to do this as a class or leave it
they will be able to write an Complete the above and on an individual basis. Just bear in mind the month has
advanced set of instructions understand how to interpret an to be entered as a number however you may wish to let
error message the students experience this and try to sort the
problem.
Learning Habits: Could:
L4+ Personal Organisation and Complete the above and know - Task 2 students are to research about Python.
the rules for variable names and If necessary weaker students could do an
Research
understand the use and value of information leaflet or poster. The idea is the
comments students should start building an awareness of
L4+ Perseverance and evaluation where Python is used.
2 -3 Subject knowledge: Pupils: Starter: Previous subject knowledge: Homework:
Pupils will understand the basics Frying an egg see presentation Assessment details: - Computer programing Complete the strings and
of Python and be able to write a Must: Green stamp assessment to take knowledge gained in key variables worksheet
basic set of instructions Understand what Python is and place. stage 2 lessons and year 7 differentiate questions
run a simple Python program in Check for: lessons where needed.
Pupils will know how to write interactive and script mode Learning process: -Completion
computer language using Python, - Use the Lesson 2 presentation and go through each -SPAG
they will be able to write an Should: slide with pupils -Preparation
advanced set of instructions Complete the above and
understand how to interpret an - While delivering the presentation, teachers should
error message check pupil understanding
Learning Habits:
L4+ Personal Organisation and Could: - Go through the Python Worksheet 1 Strings and
Research Complete the above and know Variables worksheet with pupils prior to asking them to
the rules for variable names and complete it. To be completed in pupil note books or
L4+ Perseverance and evaluation understand the use and value of typed up and printed out
comments
-While pupils are completing their work, teachers
should complete a green stamp assessment or collect
books to complete this.

Extension
DIRT
Accelerated Reader tests will take place September 19th and 21st 2016. These tests will replace the normal Computer Science
lessons.
4-5 Subject knowledge: Must: Starter: Previous subject knowledge: Homework:
Pupils will understand the basics Understand what the importance Starter activity on presentation Worksheet 2 Peer assessment. - Computer programing Any outstanding work to
of Python and be able to write a of using the correct data types. Worksheet 3 - Green stamp knowledge gained in key fit with the pace of the
assessment stage 2 lessons and year 7 group.
basic set of instructions
Should: Learning process: lessons DIRT
Complete the above and -Teachers to guide the students through the
Pupils will know how to write understand how to assign presentation allowing them to complete the tasks.
computer language using Python, variables correctly. Tasks on the presentation are on the worksheets for the
they will be able to write an students to fill in.
advanced set of instructions Could:
Complete the above and know - Ask pupils to swap their notebooks with their learning
the rules for variable names and partner to ensure all questions are complete. Go
understand the use and value of through the solutions of the Data Types worksheet 2
Learning Habits: comments with pupils.
L4+ Collaboration
Give pupils the Python Worksheet 3 Sleep Calculator
L4+ Creativity document (which should be typed or evidenced as print
screens).
6-7 Subject knowledge: Pupils: We are assuming that the students know the basics of Final End of Unit Green stamp Previous subject knowledge: Homework:
Pupils will need to develop a Must: PowerPoint but be prepared that you may have to go assessment. - This terms work. Complete Python
system that showcases all the Understand how to produce a over them depending on the students previous presentation.
basic system using the program experiences.
work they have produced and
Microsoft Power Point.
completed over the term Show basic understanding of Starter:
programming and Python. What makes a good presentation?
Learning Habits:
L4+ Creativity Should: Learning process:
Create an advanced presentation -Go through the task power point with pupils so they
L4+ Collaboration that includes suitable print have a clear understanding of what they are required to
screens, images, and annotations do.
explaining what they have done Higher ability could peer assess and make
improvements.
Could:
Complete the above and have Extension:
independently devised a 7 week If all the previous work is completed then pupils can
time plan identifying exactly start working through the HPA tasks.
when they will perform task and
why.x
8-9 Assess students Teachers should now have marked the
understanding of Python. students work and the final lessons should
form the following:
Improve their Python work. - Giving feedback that helps the student
to progress.
- Give lesson time for DIRT.
- Assess the DIRT activity e.g. teacher
marking, self-marking, peer
assessment.