Years 7–9 · Computing

Learn to think like a programmer.

A friendly starting point for Hallam students. Explore how computers follow instructions, build your first web page with HTML, and write real code with Python.

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Four short modules. Work through them in order, or jump to what interests you.

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Programming Basics

What is a program? Meet algorithms, variables, loops and decisions in plain English.

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HTML Basics

Build your very first web page. Headings, paragraphs, links, images and lists.

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3

Python Basics

Write real code. Print messages, store data, ask questions and make decisions.

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Quizzes

Check what you remember with three short quizzes. Instant feedback, no stress.

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Why learn this?

Think clearly

Programming teaches you to break big problems into small, solvable steps. Useful in every subject.

Build things

With a web browser and a bit of Python, you can make games, tools and web pages from scratch.

Open doors

Coding skills are used in science, art, music, engineering and business. The earlier you start, the further you go.

How to use this site

  1. Read through a module: short sections with examples.
  2. Try the “You try” boxes on paper or in your editor.
  3. Take the matching quiz and aim to improve your score.