Oxford University Coding Challenge - Round 1 (Blockly) Preparation Course

Date: Oct 28th - Nov 1st, 2024 - 5 Days

Time: 16:00 - 17:30 (UK Time)

School Year Group: Year 7 - Year 9

Tutor-Child Ratio: 1:5; Max 5 Children Per Teacher. Space is limited.

Course Mode: Online

Fee: £200

- Specially designed Blocky coding preparation course for the Oxford University Coding Challenge

- Leverage our expertly designed Blockly/Python translator and Coding Competition Practice Platform for teaching

- Taught by professional and qualified Computer Science Teachers from UK's Top Secondary School

- Course Content designed by professional developers and qualified Computer Science Teachers

who have successfully trained students in past OUCC Round 1 competitions

- Eligible for our Termly Coding Competition Python course enrollment upon successful completion.

Our Coding Platform

Coding Platform with AI Tutor and Blockly/Python Translator

Day 1 + Day 2 - Navigating Mazes:
- Learning logic and sequence through maze-solving OUCC tasks.

Day 1 + Day 2 - Turtle Programming:
- Learn and solve OUCC Turtle movement tasks

Day 3 - Movie Animations:
- Developing animations and short movies with block-based coding tasks in OUCC.

Day 4 + Day 5 - Advanced Blockly Coding Tasks:
- Tackling complex coding challenges with Blockly OUCC tasks
- Utilize our expertly designed Blockly/Python translator to comprehend code logic in either Python or Blockly
- Practice targeted exercises using our specialized Coding Competition Platform.

Day 4 + Day 5 - Review of Past OUCC Round 1 Questions:
- Analyzing and solving previous OUCC tasks.

Develop Fundamental Coding Skills:
- Equip students with the basic principles of coding through interactive activities in maze-solving and turtle programming tasks.

Enhance Logical Thinking:
- Foster problem-solving skills and logical reasoning through Blockly-based OUCC tasks, including maze navigation, turtle movement, and picture processing.

Prepare for Advanced Studies:
- Lay a strong foundation for future learning in more complex programming languages and computational concepts by tackling advanced Blockly coding challenges and utilizing our Blockly/Python translator.

Encourage Creativity:
- Encourage students to express their creativity and innovation through personalized projects, such as developing animations and short movies with Blockly coding tasks.

Practice and Review:
- Provide opportunities for practice with targeted exercises on our specialized Coding Competition Platform and review past OUCC Round 1 questions to analyze and solve previous tasks.

Instructor-Led Sessions:
- The instructor and assistant teacher introduce the basic concepts of each topic, providing full and detailed explanations.

Interactive Exercises:
- Students engage in targeted exercises using our Blockly/Python translator and coding competition training platform to apply and practice what they have learned.

Daily Homework Assignments:
- Homework is assigned each day to help students consolidate their understanding of the concepts covered in class.

Practice with Past OUCC Questions:
- Students practice solving past OUCC questions to familiarize themselves with the types of challenges they will encounter and to improve their problem-solving skills.