A hands-on, self-guided coding worksheet where students make Python do real math, discover a live bug, and build a working score system — just like in a video game.

This is the student-facing companion to Python for Kids Lesson 2. Students work through three levels of challenge, writing and running real Python code at every step. No copying from slides — every mission requires students to type, run, and verify their own output.

★ HOW IT WORKS

→ Part 1 (Beginner Badge) — 4 guided missions

Students set up a new Python file, define constants and integer variables, perform math operations, and reassign variables to flip their order. Every mission shows the expected output so students can self-check instantly.

→ Part 2 (Pro Badge) — Add Comments Like a Pro

Students go back through their code and add meaningful comments to every section. This mission teaches professional coding habits early — good code explains itself.

→ Part 3 (Genius Badge) — The Algebra Challenge

Three equations, no hints. Students solve for a, b, and c on paper first — then code the solution in Python, calculate a result, identify its data type, and print it using both f-strings and concatenation. Pure logic + Python.

★ WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 7-page student coding mission sheet — self-guided, no teacher required

• Built-in cheat sheet — integers, constants, operators, comments, f-strings

• 4 guided missions with expected outputs shown

• Pro challenge: add professional comments to real code

• Genius challenge: solve 3 algebra equations and verify in Python

• Wrap-up reflection questions + visual progress tracker

• Badge system: Beginner / Pro / Genius

★ CONCEPTS PRACTICED

• Integer variables — defining and printing whole numbers

• Constants — ALL_CAPS naming convention and why it matters

• Math operations — +, -, *, /, //, with real examples

• Variable reassignment — x = x * 10 and how Python evaluates it

• Comments — # notes that Python ignores, humans love

• Data types — int vs float, and using type() to check

• str() — converting numbers to strings for concatenation

• f-strings — inserting any variable cleanly into printed text

★ WHO THIS IS FOR

• CS teachers looking for a structured independent coding activity

• Homeschool parents teaching Python step by step

• After-school coding club instructors

• Students who completed Lesson 1 and are ready for numbers

★ WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

✔ Students run real code — not fill in blanks or match answers

✔ The algebra challenge makes math feel like a superpower

✔ Comments mission builds professional habits from day one

✔ 3-level differentiation — every student finishes feeling successful

✔ Works with any Python IDE: PyCharm, Thonny, VS Code, or repl.it

✔ Pairs with the Teacher Lesson Plan (sold separately)

✔ Part of a 5-lesson series — bundle available for maximum savings

★ TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Language: Python 3

• Prerequisite: Python for Kids Lesson 1 (Hello World)

• Compatible IDEs: PyCharm, Thonny, VS Code, repl.it

• Self-guided — students can work independently

★ LICENSING

This resource is licensed for single-classroom use. For school or district licensing, please visit our store.

7-page student coding mission sheet — self-guided, no teacher required

Built-in cheat sheet — integers, constants, operators, comments, f-strings at a glance

4 guided missions with expected outputs — students self-check at every step

Pro challenge: add professional comments to real code — builds industry habits early

Genius challenge: solve 3 algebra equations on paper, then verify the answer in Python

3-level differentiation: Beginner / Pro / Genius — every student works at their pace

Badge system built in — keeps students motivated and on track

Covers: integers, floats, math operators, constants, comments, type(), str(), f-strings

Wrap-up reflection questions + visual progress tracker

Compatible with PyCharm, Thonny, VS Code, and repl.it