Advanced Programming with Python · Autumn Term

CSV File Handling

Students will learn to read and write data from/to CSV files, understanding their structure.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the advantages of using CSV files for structured data storage.
  2. Construct a Python program to read student data from a CSV file and calculate average scores.
  3. Analyze the challenges of handling malformed CSV data in a program.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Computing - Programming and DevelopmentKS3: Computing - Data Representation
Year: Year 9
Subject: Computing
Unit: Advanced Programming with Python
Period: Autumn Term

Suggested Methodologies

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Structured group problem-solving with defined roles

25–50 min

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Case Study Analysis

Deep dive into a real-world case with structured analysis

30–50 min

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