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Input and Output


Lesson Objectives:

All will: Use basic input and print statements


Most will: Define a variable and know the rules for naming variables
Some will: Combine strings with variables in the print statement

Starter (5 mins)
Ask the class to complete the task in pairs. Discuss their ideas with the whole
class.

Main activity (40 – 45 mins)

Slide Activity
4-5 Play the video on slide 4 and then ask the pupils to type int eh
calculation into the Python shell and go through the answers with
the whole class.
6-7 Watch the video on slide 6 and then the pupils create the input
and print statement into the shell listed on slide 7.

8 Pop quiz:
1. //
2. %
3. input
4. print
5. Use a comma to separate the sections
9 – 10 Watch the video on slide 9 and then go through the variable
names on slide 10 with the whole class.
11 Pop quiz:
1. A value that is given a name and can be changed
2. A piece of text
3. A whole number
4. A number with a decimal point

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Slide Activity
12 - 13 Watch the video on slide 12 and then give out the handout “You
first programs” for your pupils to work through. Make sure they save
ach of them with a sensible name.

Suggested answers (although alternatives can work too):


Challenge 1

Challenge 2

Challenge 3

Challenge 4

Challenge 5

Challenge 6

Challenge 7

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Plenary (10 mins)


14 Make sure your class are familiar with the problem and then
display Python and ask your class what you should type in to solve
that problem.

Type is what they tell you and do not correct their errors (if they
occur). When you run it, if there are any errors, they should try to
correct them.

Suggested answer (although alternatives can work too):

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