SS3 Second Term Data Processing Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1-2: Introduction to Programming Concepts

Lesson 1: Understanding Programming and Algorithms

Activity: Discussing the importance of algorithms in data processing.

Lesson 2: Introduction to Programming Languages

Activity: Exploring basic syntax and structure of a simple programming language.

Week 3-4: Basics of Python Programming

Lesson 3: Getting Started with Python

Activity: Hands-on coding exercises to introduce Python basics.

Lesson 4: Variables, Data Types, and Operators in Python

Activity: Writing and debugging simple Python programs.

Week 5-6: Control Structures in Python

Lesson 5: Conditional Statements

Activity: Creating programs with if-else statements.

Lesson 6: Loops in Python

Activity: Implementing for and while loops in Python programs.

Week 7-8: Functions and Modular Programming

Lesson 7: Introduction to Functions

Activity: Writing and calling functions in Python.

Lesson 8: Modular Programming

Activity: Collaborative project to design a modular program.

Week 9-10: File Handling in Python

Lesson 9: Reading and Writing Files

Activity: Working with different file formats in Python.

Lesson 10: Exception Handling

Activity: Handling errors in Python programs through exception handling.

Week 11: Revision Week

Comprehensive review of Python programming concepts.

Debugging sessions and practice problems.

Week 12: Examination Week

Conducting the end-of-term examination based on Python programming concepts.

Revision session before the examination.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Final reflections on the second term.

Awarding certificates of achievement and recognition.

Recommendations for further learning and coding practice during the break.