OUCC Senior/Elite and Perse Coding Challenge Round 2 Data Structure and Algorithm (Python)

(invitation only)

Preparation Course

Date: TBD

Time: 16:00 - 18:00 (UK Time)

School Year Group: Year 9 - Year 12 and Must have a strong foundation in Python.

Tutor-Child Ratio: Max 10 Children. Space is limited.

Class Mode: Online

Fee: £250

- Specially designed Python coding competition preparation course for the Oxford and Perse Coding Challenge

- Leverage our expertly designed Coding Competition Practice Platform for teaching and practices

- Taught by the coding competition winner, professional software developer and data scientist.

- Course Content designed by professional developers from Big Techs, coding competition winners

and coaches.

- Eligible for our Termly Advanced Data Structure and Algorithm Python Coding Competition course enrollment upon successful completion.

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Day 1
- Learning logic and sequence through time/space complexity.
- Tricks of iteration, including nested loops and decomposition.
- Basic sorting algorithms related to loops .

Day 2
- Introduction to Hash Tables and their applications.
- Understanding and implementing Queues and Stacks.
- Practical exercises on these data structures.

Day 3 + Day 4
- Deep dive into Queues and Stacks.
- Learning Breadth-First Search (BFS) and Depth-First Search (DFS) algorithms.
- Introduction to Binary Trees and Graphs.
- Continued exploration and practice on these topics.

Day 5
- In-depth exploration of recursive BFS and DFS.
- Understanding Binary Tree and Graph traversal using recursion.
- Introduction to dynamic programming concepts.
- Learning recursive solutions with memorization.

Utilize Our Dedicated Coding Platform:
- Practice targeted exercises using our specialized Coding Competition Platform designed to enhance understanding of the topics.
- Engage in exercises tailored to the concepts taught each day.

Review of Past Coding Competition Questions:
- Analyzing and solving previous past questions.

Develop Fundamental Coding Skills:
- Equip students with the basic principles of coding through interactive activities focused on understanding time/space complexity, tricks of iteration (nested loops), decomposition, and basic sorting algorithms .

Enhance Logical Thinking:
- Foster problem-solving skills and logical reasoning through OUCC/Perse tasks, including learning and applying Hash Tables, Queues, Stacks, and practicing these data structures with targeted exercises.

Prepare for Advanced Studies:
- Lay a strong foundation for future learning in more complex programming languages and computational concepts by tackling advanced data structures and algorithms, including Queues, Stacks, BFS, DFS, Binary Trees, and Graphs.

Encourage Creativity:
- Encourage students to express their creativity and innovation through recursive algorithms and dynamic programming tasks, such as developing recursive solutions with memoization and exploring Binary Tree and Graph traversal.

Practice and Review:
- Provide opportunities for practice with targeted exercises using our specialized Coding Competition Platform.
- Review past OUCC and Perse questions to analyze and solve previous tasks, reinforcing the concepts learned each day.

Instructor-Led Sessions:
- The instructor and/or assistant teacher introduce the basic concepts of each topic, providing full and detailed explanations on time/space complexity, tricks of iteration (nested loops), decomposition, basic sorting algorithms, Hash Tables, Queues, Stacks, BFS, DFS, Binary Trees, Graphs, recursive algorithms, and dynamic programming.

Interactive Exercises:
- Students engage in targeted exercises using our dedicated coding competition platform to apply and practice what they have learned, focusing on the concepts of Python for comprehensive understanding.

Daily Homework Assignments:
- Homework is assigned each day to help students consolidate their understanding of the concepts covered in class, including practical tasks and exercises relevant to each day's topic.

Practice with Past OUCC/Perse Questions:
- Students practice solving past OUCC/Perse questions to familiarize themselves with the types of challenges they will encounter, improving their problem-solving skills and preparing them for the competition.