Python Lists Course Pack

Teach Python lists through eight structured activities that move from creating and printing simple lists to using indexes, list functions, methods, related lists, random choices and loops. Students practise sum(), min(), max(), len(), append(), remove(), sort() and random.choice() through practical tasks such as building an inventory, managing bus tickets and creating a report writer.

Each activity includes three levels of challenge, allowing students to begin with a small change before moving towards more independent programming. The detailed teacher presentation introduces each concept, explains likely difficulties, displays the starter code and provides complete sample answers for every challenge level.

A clear one-page student scaffold explains how lists work, including list syntax, zero-based indexes, changing items, useful functions, list methods, loops and common errors. It can be printed as a classroom reference or used to support students who need extra guidance.

Included:

• Detailed Python lists teacher presentation
• 8 printable student activity handouts
• 8 Python starter files
• One-page Python lists scaffold
• 1 chilli, 2 chillies and 3 chillies differentiation
• 24 separate Python answer files
• Practical and creative programming activities

Suitable for:
Key Stage 3, GCSE Computer Science beginners, introductory Python lessons, cover work and mixed-ability computing classes.

Resource details:
Course topic: Python lists
Number of activities: 8
Main concepts: Lists, indexes, list functions, list methods, related lists, random choice and loops
Teaching level: Beginner to early intermediate
Special features: Differentiated challenges, complete answers and a printable one-page support guide