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TN-PROG-ACT-77235 · v3.-8

Introduction to Python

ACT · Programming · Python · College Board (AP/SAT)

Grade

ACT

Subject

Programming

Topic

Python

Subtopic

Introduction to Python

Curriculum

College Board (AP/SAT)

Difficulty

Foundation

Time

20 minutes

Total marks

Student name

Teacher name

Date

Learning objectives

Recognise introduction to python accurately in programming contexts.
Explain the underlying rule of introduction to python in the student's own words.
Apply introduction to python to multi-step and unfamiliar problems.
Justify a chosen method and identify errors in another student's work.

Skills assessed

Fluency and recall
Method and setting out
Reasoning and justification
Problem solving in context
Self-assessment

Instructions

Write your name, your teacher's name and the date in the header.
Answer every question in the space provided. Continue on the back if needed.
Show all working — method marks are awarded even when the final answer is wrong.
Aim to finish in about 20 minutes.
Complete the reflection box at the end before you hand the sheet in.

Warm-up

Bloom: Remember · 2 marks

Answer quickly. These check you are ready for the topic.

1.Circle one fact you already know about introduction to python.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Write down one fact you already know about introduction to python.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

Recall

Bloom: Remember · 2 marks

Complete from memory. No calculator, no notes.

1.List the key term used in introduction to python described here: item 1.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Label the key term used in introduction to python described here: item 2.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

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Basic Practice

Bloom: Understand · 3 marks

Work through each item. Show the step you used.

1.Identify part 1 using the rule for introduction to python.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Work out part 2 using the rule for introduction to python.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
3.Identify part 3 using the rule for introduction to python.
[1]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

Guided Practice

Bloom: Understand · 4 marks

The first step is given. Finish the reasoning.

1.Using the first step given, finish part 1. Step 1 has been started for you.
[2]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Continue the working for part 2. Step 1 has been started for you.
[2]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

Independent Practice

Bloom: Apply · 6 marks

No scaffolding. Set out your full method.

1.Calculate part 1 on introduction to python without help.
[2]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Calculate part 2 on introduction to python without help.
[2]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
3.Work out fully part 3 on introduction to python without help.
[2]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

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Challenge Questions

Bloom: Analyse · 6 marks

Harder items. Attempt every one, even partially.

1.Prove the statement in part 1 about introduction to python.
[3]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Prove the statement in part 2 about introduction to python.
[3]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

Real-life Application

Bloom: Apply · 6 marks

Use the skill in context. State units in your answer.

1.In context, work out a real programming situation that depends on introduction to python.
[3]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Apply a real programming situation that depends on introduction to python.
[3]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

Critical Thinking

Bloom: Evaluate · 8 marks

Explain your reasoning in full sentences.

1.Evaluate whether a student's method for introduction to python is or is not efficient.
[4]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.
2.Compare and justify a student's method for introduction to python is or is not efficient.
[4]
AnswerAccept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.

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Reflection

Bloom: Create · 0 marks

Not marked. Answer honestly — this guides your next worksheet.

1.Record how confident you feel with introduction to python and what you will practise next.
[—]
AnswerStudent response — not marked.
2.Reflect on how confident you feel with introduction to python and what you will practise next.
[—]
AnswerStudent response — not marked.

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Answer key · Introduction to Python

Warm-up

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Recall

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Basic Practice

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
3.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[1]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Guided Practice

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[2]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[2]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Independent Practice

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[2]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[2]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
3.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[2]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Challenge Questions

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[3]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[3]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Real-life Application

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[3]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[3]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Critical Thinking

1.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[4]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Accept any correct response that applies the introduction to python rule accurately.[4]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

Reflection

1.Student response — not marked.[0]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.
2.Student response — not marked.[0]
1. Recall the definition that underpins introduction to python.
2. Apply it to the values or wording given in the question.
3. State the final answer clearly, with units or terminology where relevant.

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Teacher pack · Introduction to Python

Marking scheme

Band	Marks	Descriptor
Mastered	31–37	Applies introduction to python fluently, including in unfamiliar contexts, with clear justification.
Secure	24–30	Reliable in routine questions; reasoning is mostly complete.
Developing	15–23	Secure in scaffolded items, inconsistent once support is removed.
Emerging	0–14	Needs re-teaching of the core rule before progressing.

Teacher notes

Set the warm-up as a five-minute starter; it diagnoses readiness for introduction to python before you teach.
Guided practice is the pivot point — circulate here rather than during independent practice.
Mark the reasoning questions with the marking scheme bands, not raw totals, so progress is comparable across variants.
Students who band Emerging should repeat the Easy variant of this same subtopic before moving on within Python.

Common student mistakes

Confusing introduction to python with a neighbouring idea in python.

Teaching tips

Model one worked example of introduction to python under a visualiser before handing the sheet out.
Ask students to predict which question they will find hardest, then check the prediction afterwards.
Pair Developing students with Secure students for the guided practice block only.
Use the answer key as a self-marking station rather than collecting the sheets in.

Extension activities

Challenge worksheet on introduction to python with justification-only questions.
Design your own introduction to python question and write the mark scheme for it.
Link introduction to python to the next subtopic in Python and explain the connection.
Ten-minute timed practice to convert accuracy into fluency.