GCSE – Lesson 29 – Arrays and lists

Curriculum KS4 Unit Lesson

This lesson introduces learners to the data structures: arrays and lists. It defines them and explains the differences between the two. It then moves on to focus on lists in Python. Learners will use lists to create a ‘Simon says…’ game, which randomly selects instructions from a list of items. They will then move on to learning about append() and remove(), and perform a shopping list activity where they practise using the methods.

Learning objectives

  • Define a data structure
  • Define a list and an array
  • Describe the differences between lists and arrays
  • Use a list in a program
  • Append to a list

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