Tutorial: Python
In the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies, students are required to study a general-purpose programming language at Years 7 and 8. Python is one example of this type of language. It closely resembles the English language. The tutorial is designed for educators who would like to learn how to use Python.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Document |
| Core and overarching concepts | Implementation (programming) |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8K02
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired and wireless networks including the internet
AC9TDI8P04
Define and decompose real-world problems with design criteria and by creating user stories
AC9TDI8P09
Implement, modify and debug programs involving control structures and functions in a general-purpose programming language
AC9TDI8P10
Evaluate existing and student solutions against the design criteria, user stories and possible future impact |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Python |
| Keywords | algorithms, implementation, general purpose programming, python, DTIF, DTiF, dtif, ACARA |
| Organisation | Australian Government Department of Education and Training |
| Copyright | Australian Government Department of Education and Training, CC BY 4.0 |
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