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Paper 1: Testimonial

Unit 3 - Programming in Sequence: 2

Programming II follows on from the foundations built in ‘Programming I’. It is vital that learners complete ‘Programming I’ before beginning this unit.

In this unit you will further develop your programming skills. You will learn how to create your own subroutines, develop understanding of decomposition, learn how to create and use lists, and build upon your problem-solving skills by working through a larger project at the end of the unit.

Topic 1 - You’ve got the moves!

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1. Introduction to subroutines

Define a subroutine as a group of instructions that will run when called by the main program or other subroutines
Define decomposition as breaking a problem down into smaller, more manageable subproblems
Identify how subroutines can be used for decomposition

Topic 2 - Fly cat fly!

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2. Condition controlled iteration

Identify where condition-controlled iteration can be used in a program
Implement condition-controlled iteration in a program

Topic 3 - Loop the loop!

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3. Understanding iterations

Evaluate which type of iteration is required in a program

Topic 4 - Treasure those lists!

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4. Create and use lists

Define a list as a collection of related elements that are referred to by a single name
Describe the need for lists
Identify when lists can be used in a program
Use a list

Topic 5 - Translate this! (Part 1)

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5. Mini project

Decompose a larger problem into smaller subproblems
Apply appropriate constructs to solve a problem

Topic 6 - Translate this! (Part 2)

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6. Mini project continued

Decompose a larger problem into smaller subproblems
Apply appropriate constructs to solve a problem

Assessment

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6. End of unit assessment

Assessment

Reflection

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