Python programming

This 2-year long course in Python programming language has been designed to teach the most popular programming language to all the students in the 11th and 12th grade. The students will undergo training in the school for two sessions per week and each of duration 90 minutes. Since it is 100% hands-on training, the students are expected to have access to either a PC or a laptop. So, it is advisable to use the computer lab in the school for this important training activity. The first-year curriculum is common for both 11th and 12th grade students. The curriculum for the second year is more advanced for the 11th grade students entering 12th grade. The details are presented in the curriculum section below. The following paragraphs answer the question why the 11th and 12th grade students receive training in the most popular programming language Python.

Python – The most popular programming language

Python is a high-level, interpreted programming language known for its simplicity, versatility, and readability. Developed in the late 1980s by Guido van Rossum, Python has since grown into one of the most popular programming languages in the world, with a vast community of developers and users.
 
What makes Python so powerful is its focus on code readability and maintainability, which allows developers to write complex applications quickly and easily. It also has an extensive standard library that provides support for a wide range of tasks, including web development, data analysis, scientific computing, and artificial intelligence.

Python Advantages

Easy and Readable

Visualization options

Asynchronous coding

OOP

Rich standard library

Rich ecosystem

Portability and interactivity

Enterprise application

Prototyping

Softwere testing

Server-Side Scripting

Machine learning and Al

Data science

Web development

  1. Easy to Learn: Python has a simple and easy-to-learn syntax, which makes it an ideal language for beginners. Students can quickly grasp the basics of Python and start building applications.
  2. Versatile: Python is a versatile language that can be used for a wide range of applications, from web development to scientific computing and machine learning.
  3. Career Opportunities: Python is in high demand in the job market. By learning Python, students can prepare themselves for future careers in programming, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
  4. Problem-Solving Skills: Python teaches students how to think logically and develop problem-solving skills. They learn to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts, and then use code to solve them.
  5. Creativity: Python is an excellent language for encouraging creativity. Students can use Python to develop their own games, create art, or build interactive projects.
  6. Collaboration: Python is widely used in open-source projects and encourages collaboration and teamwork. By learning Python, students can participate in open-source projects and collaborate with other programmers around the world.
  7. Supportive Community: Python has a vast and supportive community of developers and users. Students can join online communities to ask questions, share ideas, and get help with their projects.

iSpark’s Curriculum for Python for 60 Sessions