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Introduction to Python for Middle School Students
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Enter the exciting world of programming using Python!
Enter the exciting world of programming using Python! You’ll gain a basic understanding of object-oriented programming and enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you learn to design, code, and debug Python programs. Challenging assignments will propel you to master important programming concepts such as variables, operators, and control flow constructs. Use your creativity and imagination to draw different shapes on the screen and work with Turtle Graphics in addition to discovering how to reuse code with functions and read and write to files. While no prior programming experience is required, some exposure to programming languages may help you succeed with the highly challenging material. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to apply the basic principles you’ve mastered here to learn other programming languages.
Recommended length of enrollment: 3 months
Time Commitment: 5-7 hours per week of independent work.
Classes
Students enroll in a course by selecting an open class below. Students progress at their own pace following course guidelines, with guidance from instructors who strive to meet individual needs. While the course provides students with independence and flexibility, students must manage their time to complete the course before the end date.
Note: You need an active CTY Account to complete registration through MyCTY.
Testing and Prerequisites
| Math | Verbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Level | CTY-Level | Not required |
Check your eligibility using existing test scoresIf you do not have existing test scores:
Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.
Course Prerequisites
Introduction to Python for Middle School Students requires:
1 prerequisite
Students enrolling in this course should be comfortable with:
- Using a computer, keyboard, email, and browser
- Managing files
- Attaching files
- Compressing/decompressing files
Course Materials
Please acquire all course materials by the course start date. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact ctyinfo@jhu.edu.
(Optional) Book Title: Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming
Author: Jason R. Briggs
ISBN: 978-1593274078
- Software: You will need to install the latest version of Python for free. Instructions are provided in the course.
Technical Requirements
This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.
This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.
Most course lectures may be viewed on mobile devices, but some assignments and quizzes must be completed on a desktop or laptop computer.
Chromebooks are not recommended due to required downloading of specialized software.
This course uses Respondus LockDown Browser proctoring software for designated assessments. LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Visit the Respondus website for system requirements.