06. Pearson Edexcel GCSE (1CP2) Topic 1A Introduction to programming concepts

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EDEXCEL 1CP2 Specification Reference - Topic 1A: 1.1.1 - 1.2.7

This video covers the range of Python programming concepts you will need to be aware of for the paper 2 exam. Each area will have its own video under YouTube playlist 6B which covers specific topics 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3.

Don't forget, whenever the blue note icon appears in the corner of the screen, that is your cue to take notes about the content being shown on the current slide.

00:00 Introduction to programming concepts
00:18 Intro
00:22 Programming concepts
00:55 A note about the exam and the "Programming Language Subset"
02:34 Overview of programming concepts
03:06 Comments, identifiers and assignment
04:16 Data types and conversion
05:29 Keyboard input and screen output
06:01 Sequence, blocking and selection
08:04 Repetition and iteration
08:52 Subprograms
09:09 Everything else!
09:58 Outro

Last updated: 04.09.25

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