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Year 8 – Intro to Python programming Worksheet

Lesson 1 – First steps

First steps
Task 1 . Output
Step 1

Type the Python program below in your development environment.

print("Hello world!")

Step 2
Run your program.
If you encounter an error message, read it and try to fix the problem.

Use the list below to check for common If your error isn’t included in the list, write
errors (and tick ✓ if you find yours). down how you fixed it.

misspelt print
(this includes using capitals)

missed one or both of print’s


brackets

used square brackets instead of


round brackets

missed one or both quotation marks


around "Hello world!"

Step 3
What was the output of the program, once you managed to run it successfully?

Step 4

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Modify the program so that it displays a different greeting to the user.

Task 2 . Assignment
Step 1
Type the Python program below in your development environment
(alternatively, you can modify the existing program from the previous task).

1 user = "Claude"
2 print("Hello", user)

Step 2
What do you expect the output of the program to be when you run it?
(Answer this question before you run the program.)

Step 3
Run your program.
If you encounter an error message, read it and try to fix the problem.

Use the list below to check for common If your error isn’t included in the list, write
errors (and tick ✓ if you find yours). down how you fixed it.

missed one or both quotation marks


around "Claude"

missed one or both of print’s


brackets

missed one or both quotation marks


around "Hello"

missed the comma between


"Hello" and user

Step 4
What was the output of the program, once you managed to run it successfully?

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Step 5
Modify the assignment on line 1, so that the program displays a different name when
greeting the user. Make it display your name!

Task 3 .
Step 1
Extend the existing program from the previous task by typing in two similar additional
statements. Note that line 4 is incomplete.

1 user = "Claude"
2 print("Hello", user)
3 lucky = 13
4 print( )

Step 2
Complete line 4, so that the output of the program is:

Hello Claude
My lucky number is 13

Make sure that your program displays the value of the lucky variable, not just the
number 13.

Step 3
Run your program.
If you encounter an error message, read it and try to fix the problem.
Write down any errors that you encountered and how you fixed them.

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Task 4 . Input
Step 1
Modify the first line of the existing program from the previous task.

1 print("What’s your name?")


2 user = input()
3 print("Hello", user)

Step 2
Run your program.
If you encounter an error message, read it and try to fix the problem.
Write down any errors that you encountered and how you fixed them.

Step 3
Once you manage to run the program, you should see this prompt:

What’s your name?

The program is still running: it is executing the input function, which is waiting for the
user to type something on the keyboard.
Type your name and press Enter. What is the output of the program?

Step 4
Run your program again.
Type a different name and press Enter. What is the output of the program?

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Common questions

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The fundamental programming concept introduced is the usage of the print function to display output to the console. Beginners might encounter errors such as misspelling 'print,' missing parentheses or using square brackets instead of round ones, and missing quotation marks around the string 'Hello world!' .

Common syntax errors when executing the input function could include misspelling 'input,' omitting necessary parentheses, or incorrectly handling prompts within the function call. Troubleshooting these errors involves checking syntax against Python's input function documentation, ensuring all parentheses are closed, and verifying any prompt string is correctly enclosed in quotation marks .

The sequential task structure reinforces learning by providing a scaffolded approach where skills build progressively. Initial tasks solidify basic syntax understanding, while subsequent tasks introduce variables and inputs, enforcing previous lessons in a new context. This layered complexity helps consolidate understanding and encourages mastery through practice and application .

Writing and debugging Python code enhances problem-solving abilities by requiring learners to apply logical reasoning and analytical skills to identify and resolve errors. This iterative process of identifying faults, hypothesizing solutions, and testing increases proficiency in troubleshooting and critical thinking .

User input is significant as it allows programs to interact with users dynamically, making them more versatile and user-friendly. The program that prompts the user for their name illustrates how input can be collected, stored, and used to personalize outputs, enhancing user interaction and program functionality .

Personalizing output by using user inputs and variables can significantly enhance user engagement by making the learning experience more interactive and relatable. Personalized outputs help learners see the immediate effects of code changes tied to their inputs, fostering a deeper connection and engagement with the material .

Modification of existing code can be highly effective for beginners as it builds upon existing knowledge, reduces cognitive load associated with writing code from scratch, and highlights debugging and problem-solving skills. It allows learners to focus on understanding program behavior and logic flow within a given structure, facilitating incremental learning .

Completing the line to use the 'lucky' variable in the print statement demonstrates how variables are used to incorporate dynamically stored data into printed outputs. It shows the syntax of including variables within strings to create more informative and variable-dependent messages .

By modifying the variable 'user' to display a different name, learners can understand how variable assignment allows the storage of data that can be re-used and modified. It demonstrates how replacing the string value of a variable dynamically changes the output of the program .

By modifying the program to use input, the transition from static to dynamic programming is illustrated as the program's behavior can change with different user inputs. It demonstrates a fundamental shift where the output is not pre-determined but is instead influenced by real-time user interaction, allowing for a more versatile and responsive application .

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