PyCrafters™ – Python for Teens

PyCrafters™ – Python for Teens Course Syllabus

• Module 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming
  • Lesson 1: What Is a Computer?
  • Lesson 2: Exploring Software Applications & Data
  • Lesson 3: Thinking Like a Programmer: Algorithms & Problem-Solving
  • Lesson 4: Programming Languages & Careers
  • Lesson 5: Mini Project – Computing Foundations
• Module 2: Python Fundamentals
  • Lesson 6: First Steps in Python
  • Lesson 7: Numbers and Text in Python
  • Lesson 8: Making Choices with If Statements
  • Lesson 9: Repetition with Loops
  • Lesson 10: Reusable Code – Functions and Imports
  • Lesson 11: Working with Strings
  • Lesson 12: Working with Lists
  • Lesson 13: Storing Information with Dictionaries
  • Lesson 14: Saving and Loading Data
  • Lesson 15: Debugging Basics
  • Lesson 16: Mini Project – Python Fundamentals
• Module 3: Visual & Interactive Programming
  • Lesson 17: Turtle Graphics – Drawing Basics
  • Lesson 18: Turtle Graphics – Patterns & Functions
  • Lesson 19: Intro to Pygame – Drawing & Windows
  • Lesson 20: Pygame – Adding Movement
  • Lesson 21: Pygame – Building a Simple Game
  • Lesson 22: VPython – 3D Graphics
  • Lesson 23: Mini Project – Visual Creation
• Module 4: Final Project & Exam Prep
  • Lesson 24: Final Project Development
  • Lesson 25: Exam Prep & Presentations
  • Lesson 26: PyCrafters™ Final Exam

Module 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

Duration: ~12 hours (Weeks 1–3)

Goal: Build a foundation in computing by exploring hardware, operating systems, file management, software applications, algorithms, and pseudocode. Develop basic problem-solving strategies with algorithms and pseudocode, practice organizing projects, and prepare for coding through teamwork and communication.

Lesson 1: What Is a Computer? (2 hrs)

Objective: Understand what a computer does, the role of operating systems, and how to organize files and applications.

Topics

• Hardware vs software
• The role of the operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS)
• Common software apps: word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, coding IDE
• Files, folders, and extensions (.txt, .docx, .xlsx, .png, .py, etc.)
• Basic file operations (create, rename, save, delete)
• Keyboarding and shortcuts (copy/paste, open, save, etc.)
• Everyday uses of computing in school/work

Explorer Activities

• “Computer as a house” analogy (hardware = walls, OS = manager, apps = furniture)
• Match hardware parts to roles (CPU, storage, memory)
• Create SchoolProject folder and save a text file (GUI)
• Identify file icons and guess types (.docx, .png, .mp3)
• Type a short paragraph and save it
• Save a Doc and a Python file in a project folder

Adventurer Activities

• Research: Windows vs Linux similarities/differences
• Use CLI to create/list folders (mkdir, ls/dir)
• Plan a folder tree map (School > Science > Project1)
• Rename/move/delete files using OS tools
• Reflection: Why different OSes exist and when each is useful

Lesson 2: Exploring Software Applications & Data (2 hrs)

Objective: Use software applications (spreadsheets, text editors, IDEs) to process, organize, and represent information.

Topics

• Word processors, spreadsheets, presentations, coding IDEs
• Sorting, filtering, searching in spreadsheets
• Why spreadsheets/databases matter at work (finance, HR, inventory, scheduling)
• Displaying info with charts/graphs
• How programming automates tasks

Explorer Activities

• Create a class schedule in a spreadsheet
• Enter attendance and filter absent students
• Sort classmates alphabetically
• Filter favorite movies by genre
• Create a bar chart of daily screen time

Adventurer Activities

• Expense tracker (add, sort, sum)
• Graph monthly spending
• Compare spreadsheet vs coding (pros/cons)
• Save as .xlsx and .csv; open both and compare
• Weekly work hours calculator

Lesson 3: Thinking Like a Programmer: Algorithms & Problem-Solving (4 hrs)

Objective: Break down problems into algorithms and represent them with pseudocode and flowcharts.

Topics

• What is an algorithm? Everyday examples
• Multiple ways to solve the same problem
• Flowcharts and pseudocode basics
• Problem decomposition
• Links between real-world tasks and program logic

Explorer Activities

• Pseudocode: brushing teeth
• Flowchart: sandwich/cereal
• Group: two pseudocode solutions for “cross the street safely”
• Compare versions for clarity
• Type pseudocode in a text editor (keyboarding practice)

Adventurer Activities

• Pseudocode: vending machine or traffic light
• Flowchart a simple maze/decision tree
• Translate flowchart to step-by-step instructions
• Research a famous algorithm (sorting, LIFO, FIFO)
• Debate: multiple algorithms for one problem

Lesson 4: Programming Languages & Careers (2 hrs)

Objective: Explore languages, why they differ, and how coding connects to real jobs.

Topics

• Why many languages exist (design approaches, strengths)
• Python vs JavaScript/Swift/C++
• Careers: games, business, AI, web
• Teamwork and communication in coding
• Coding for workplace tasks (automation, reporting, web tools)

Explorer Activities

• Match careers to workplace applications
• Watch short demo: Python vs Scratch vs HTML
• Career match-up: “Which job uses which language?”
• Reflection: “Where could I use coding in my life?”

Adventurer Activities

• Research: pick a language and share main use
• Group brainstorm: file formats & why they exist
• Case study: Python in games/AI
• Case study: Python + spreadsheets for data processing
• Team pseudocode → short code exercise
• Present findings (short slides)

Lesson 5: Mini Project – Computing Foundations (2 hrs)

Objective: Apply knowledge of computers, OS, software apps, algorithms, and languages to design a small project; organize files; create pseudocode/flowcharts; present.

Topics

• Project folder structure
• Using apps to support development
• Pseudocode and flowcharts for a scenario
• Multiple algorithms for the same problem
• Clear, concise presentations

Explorer Activities

• Checklist to track project steps
• Create folder with subfolders (Docs, Data, Code, Images); save one file in each
• Pairs: flowchart a real-life process
• Write pseudocode; compare with another team
• 2–4 slides (flowchart + pseudocode); 2-minute presentation

Adventurer Activities

• Use a shared doc/sheet as a task tracker
• Scenario (vending/traffic/library): pseudocode + flowchart
• Spreadsheet model of part of the process
• Structured project folder and naming
• Short README (idea, roles, algorithm choices)
• 2-minute slideshow (overview, pseudocode, flowchart, file example)

Module 2: Python Fundamentals

Duration: ~42 hours (Weeks 4–12)

Goal: Learn Python basics (variables, operators, conditionals, loops, functions, strings, lists, dictionaries, files, debugging). Practice writing small programs and complete a fundamentals mini project.

Lesson 6: First Steps in Python (3 hrs)

Objective: Write and run your first program; connect algorithms to code; understand simple program structure and data storage.

Topics

• IDE options (Edube Sandbox, Thonny, IDLE, online REPL)
• print("Hello, World!")
• Comments (#)
• Variables = storage boxes
• print() and input()
• Program sequence
• Saving a .py file

Explorer Activities

• Run Hello, World!
• Greet three friends
• Ask for name, print welcome
• Add comments to explain each line
• Pseudocode “introduce yourself” → code
• Debug: misspell print and read error
• Run a saved .py file

Adventurer Activities

• Pseudocode first, then implement
• Store answers in variables; format output
• Three-question survey via input()
• Pair: one writes pseudocode, one codes
• Debug a broken “Hello, World!”

Lesson 7: Numbers and Text in Python (4 hrs)

Objective: Perform calculations; combine text and numbers; convert types; debug type errors.

Topics

• Types: int, float, str, bool
• Type conversion: int(), float(), str()
• Operators: +, −, *, /, //, %, **
• Operator precedence (PEMDAS)
• Mixing strings and numbers
• Common type errors

Explorer Activities

• Birthday program: “Next year you will be …”
• Sum and product of two numbers
• Name Repeater (×5)
• Pet sentence generator
• Debug: int("hello")

Adventurer Activities

• Tip Calculator (split bill)
• Rectangle area & perimeter
• Mini Math Quiz (random additions)
• Debug wrong type conversions

Lesson 8: Making Choices with If Statements (6 hrs)

Objective: Use conditions and branching to handle different outcomes.

Topics

• Booleans
• Comparisons (==, <, >, >=, <=, !=)
• if, elif, else
• Nested conditionals

Explorer Activities

• Umbrella program (raining?)
• Pass/Fail quiz (≥ 50)
• Even/Odd checker
• Compare two numbers
• Favorite color response

Adventurer Activities

• Rock–Paper–Scissors (2-player)
• Leap Year checker
• Discount calculator (> 100)
• Three-question quiz grader
• Debug nested if errors

Lesson 9: Repetition with Loops (6 hrs)

Objective: Repeat actions automatically using for and while; control loops safely.

Topics

• for with range()
• while loops
• break, continue
• Infinite loop debugging

Explorer Activities

• Print 1–20
• Multiplication table (1–5)
• Countdown 10 → 1
• Ask until “stop”
• All even numbers up to 20

Adventurer Activities

• Number Guessing Game (1–10)
• ASCII triangle with *
• Password retry (3 attempts)
• Prime number checker
• Use time.sleep()
• Debug an infinite loop

Lesson 10: Reusable Code – Functions and Imports (5 hrs)

Objective: Write reusable code with functions; pass inputs/returns; import and use Python libraries (math, random, time, this).

Topics

• Define with def; call functions
• Parameters and arguments
• Scope basics
• Return values
• Built-in vs custom functions
• Importing libraries; using math, random, time, this
• Examples: math.sqrt(), math.pi, random.randint(), random.choice(), time.sleep()

Explorer Activities

• greet(name) → “Hello, name!”
• Square function (return)
• Rectangle area function
• Reuse function with different inputs
• Use math.sqrt() on user input
• Dice roll with random.randint(1, 6)

Adventurer Activities

• Function library: max of three; dice roller
• Even/Odd returns True/False
• Reverse string function
• Modular calculator (add/sub/mul/div)
• Circle area with math.pi
• Random picker with random.choice()
• Debug functions (missing return, indentation)
• Import this: discuss the Zen of Python

Lesson 11: Working with Strings (3 hrs)

Objective: Access characters, slice substrings, and apply string methods to transform/analyze text.

Topics

• Strings as sequences
• Indexing (positive/negative)
• Slicing (word[0:3], word[-2:])
• Methods: .upper(), .lower(), .replace(), .find(), .count()
• Concatenation and repetition
• len(); iterating with for

Explorer Activities

• First/last letter of a name
• Slice first three chars
• Count chars with len()
• Uppercase/lowercase a sentence
• Replace a word in a sentence
• Loop letters on new lines
• Debug: out-of-range index

Adventurer Activities

• Palindrome checker
• Word scrambler (slicing)
• Search in sentence with .find()
• Frequency counter (chosen letter)
• Mini project: words, letters, longest word

Lesson 12: Working with Lists (3 hrs)

Objective: Store/manage multiple items; add/remove; sort/reverse; loop through lists.

Topics

• Create lists with []
• append(), remove()
• Sort and reverse
• Iterate with for

Explorer Activities

• Favorite foods list; print each
• Add/remove one item
• Sort names alphabetically
• Count items with len()

Adventurer Activities

• Average Grade Calculator
• Weekly Expenses Tracker
• Search for an item (user input)
• Shuffle items with random.shuffle

Lesson 13: Storing Information with Dictionaries (4 hrs)

Objective: Use key–value pairs; add/update/retrieve values; iterate through items.

Topics

• Create dictionaries with {}
• Access by key
• Update/add key–value pairs
• Iterate keys/values/items

Explorer Activities

• Mini Phonebook (friend → phone)
• Countries → capitals
• Update favorite color
• Print all keys & values
• Lookup a user-input key

Adventurer Activities

• Word Counter (sentence → counts)
• Mini Diary (date → note)
• Student Grades (average)
• Inventory Tracker (item → qty)
• Merge two dictionaries
• Handle KeyError with .get()

Lesson 14: Saving and Loading Data (2 hrs)

Objective: Save output to a file and read it back; understand file types (.txt vs .csv).

Topics

• .txt vs .csv
• with open() for writing/reading
• Write text to files
• Read file contents

Explorer Activities

• Save “About Me” to a text file
• Save favorite foods to a file
• Open file and print contents
• Debug: open a non-existent file

Adventurer Activities

• Expense Tracker with save/reload
• Append to a simple log file
• Read CSV-style text; compute average
• Error handling for safe open

Lesson 15: Debugging Basics (2 hrs)

Objective: Identify and fix common coding mistakes; use error messages and simple exception handling.

Topics

• Error types: syntax, runtime, logic
• Reading error messages
• Systematic debugging (prints, tracing values)
• Simple try/except

Explorer Activities

• Fix three short buggy programs
• Handle divide-by-zero
• Catch input type error
• Trace with print statements

Adventurer Activities

• Handle multiple errors (ValueError, ZeroDivisionError)
• Debug nested conditionals
• Robust calculator with input checks
• Peer Debugging Challenge (swap code)
• Login system with error catching

Lesson 16: Mini Project – Python Fundamentals (4 hrs)

Objective: Build a small project combining variables, decisions, loops, functions, strings, collections, file I/O, and debugging; practice planning, teamwork, and presentations.

Topics

• Project idea (game, utility, creative app)
• Pseudocode/flowchart
• Basic project management (tasks/roles/Kanban)
• Use variables/loops/conditionals/functions together
• Save/read files
• Debug and test
• Present results clearly

Explorer Activities

• Choose a menu project: Diary, Quiz (5 Qs), Expense Tracker, Secret Messages
• Pairs: one writes pseudocode, one codes
• Add comments to explain steps
• Use printed/online Kanban (“To Do / Doing / Done”)
• 2–3 minute demo

Adventurer Activities

• Propose own idea or choose: Multi-level Quiz (leaderboard), Grades Manager, Inventory Tracker, Text Analyzer
• Pseudocode & flowchart plan
• Modularize with functions
• Team debug (peer review)
• Short README (what it does, how to use)
• 5-minute presentation (features + one bug fixed)

Module 3: Visual & Interactive Programming

Duration: ~28 hours (Weeks 13–18)

Goal: Use Turtle, Pygame, and VPython to create visual programs, drawings, animations, and simple games; apply concepts in creative, interactive projects.

Lesson 17: Turtle Graphics – Drawing Basics (4 hrs)

Objective: Use Turtle to draw simple shapes and text; learn coordinates, colors, and movement.

Topics

• Importing and aliasing; import turtle as t
• Movement (forward/back/left/right)
• Shapes (line, square, triangle, circle)
• Pen color/size
• Coordinates and positioning

Explorer Activities

• Row of five circles
• Triangle, square, pentagon
• Change pen color/size
• penup()/pendown() positioning
• Write text
• Smiley face with circles

Adventurer Activities

• House (square + triangle)
• Sun with rays
• Traffic light (three stacked circles)
• Flower with a loop
• Debug closing shape issues

Lesson 18: Turtle Graphics – Patterns & Functions (4 hrs)

Objective: Create complex drawings via loops and reusable functions; experiment with fills and patterns.

Topics

• for loops for repetition
• Functions for modular drawings
• Fills, pen size, penup()/pendown()
• Repeating patterns

Explorer Activities

• Five stars in a row
• Hexagon flower pattern
• Experiment with pens and colors
• Fill a shape with color
• Reuse a star-drawing function

Adventurer Activities

• Mandala/spirograph
• Snowflake pattern
• Recursive fractal tree (guided)
• Simple line maze
• Challenge: final digital artwork with functions

Lesson 19: Intro to Pygame – Drawing & Windows (4 hrs)

Objective: Explore 2D graphics with Pygame; create windows, shapes, text; learn refresh loops.

Topics

• Set up a window
• Draw shapes (circle, rectangle, polygon)
• Colors/background
• Update display in a loop
• Handle quit event

Explorer Activities

• Open window with set dimensions
• Red circle center
• Blue background
• Rectangle + triangle
• Add text

Adventurer Activities

• Random circles each run
• Auto-moving circle
• Checkerboard pattern
• Background color changes every frame
• Debug immediate crash

Lesson 20: Pygame – Adding Movement (4 hrs)

Objective: Make graphics interactive with keyboard/mouse; add basic sounds and boundaries.

Topics

• Event handling
• Keyboard movement
• Mouse-click events
• Sounds
• Screen boundaries

Explorer Activities

• Move a square with arrow keys
• Change color while moving
• Stop at edges
• Play a sound on key press
• Draw a circle on mouse click

Adventurer Activities

• Ball bouncing with paddle
• Sprite follows mouse
• Background image
• Collision sound
• Debug input lag/stuck key

Lesson 21: Pygame – Building a Simple Game (4 hrs)

Objective: Combine movement, collisions, and scoring to make a basic game; practice game loop logic.

Topics

• Collision detection
• Game loop structure
• Scores and lives
• Game over and restart

Explorer Activities

• Falling object from top
• Paddle catches object
• Score counter
• “Game Over” message
• Restart on key press

Adventurer Activities

• Multiple falling objects
• Lives counter (3 misses)
• Levels: speed increases with score
• Leaderboard at end
• Debug collision issues

Lesson 22: VPython – 3D Graphics (4 hrs)

Objective: Visualize and animate 3D objects; build simple scientific models.

Topics

• Setup VPython
• 3D shapes (sphere, box, cylinder)
• 3D positioning
• Animation loops
• Simple models (solar system, pendulum)

Explorer Activities

• Display a 3D sphere
• Add a cylinder pillar
• Bouncing ball animation
• Rotate a cube
• Change background color

Adventurer Activities

• Earth orbits the Sun
• Moon orbits Earth
• Bouncing ball with gravity
• Pendulum swing simulation
• Debug wrong-direction movement

Lesson 23: Mini Project – Visual Creation (4 hrs)

Objective: Use Turtle, Pygame, or VPython to design a creative project; plan, code, debug, and present.

Topics

• Choose project type (art, animation, game, simulation)
• Break down steps
• Use functions/loops for structure
• Debug visual programs
• Present to peers

Explorer Activities

• Turtle postcard (house, tree, sun)
• Turtle repeating pattern/mandala
• Pygame catching game
• VPython bouncing ball
• Partner demo: explain how it works

Adventurer Activities

• Turtle skyline or flower garden with loops
• Pygame game with scoring/levels
• VPython mini solar system (Earth + Moon)
• Enhancements: sound, multiple objects, scoreboard
• Class presentation: concept, challenges, debugging

Module 4: Final Project & Exam Prep

Duration: ~8 hours (Weeks 19–20)

Goal: Plan, build, and present a final project demonstrating coding skills, teamwork, communication, and documentation; review for the certification-style exam.

Lesson 24: Final Project Development (4 hrs)

Objective: Plan, design, and begin building a final project that demonstrates coding knowledge, teamwork, and communication.

Topics

• Brainstorm ideas (game, simulation, art, utility)
• Pseudocode and flowcharts
• Project management tools (task lists, shared docs, Kanban boards)
• Team roles (designer, coder, tester, presenter)
• Documentation and comments

Explorer Activities

• Brainstorm in small groups (teacher menu)
• Write pseudocode for chosen project
• Set up a digital Kanban board; update progress
• Create a team task list
• Code one feature as a team
• Document with simple comments
• Short oral progress update

Adventurer Activities

• Define a bigger project (multi-level game/tool/3D sim)
• Use Google Docs or whiteboard Kanban
• Collaborative pseudocode & flowchart for core features
• Assign roles (dev/test/docs)
• Build core modules with functions/loops
• Write a README (purpose, usage, team)

Lesson 25: Exam Prep & Presentations (3 hrs)

Objective: Review key concepts; practice debugging; present final projects with clear communication and reflection.

Topics

• Review: variables, conditionals, loops, functions, strings, lists, dicts, files
• Debugging practice (broken programs)
• Presentation prep (oral + visual)
• Peer evaluation and feedback
• Online communication etiquette

Explorer Activities

• Quick review quiz (10 items)
• Debug three short programs
• 2-minute final project demo
• Reflection paragraph (what I learned)
• Peer feedback: one glow, one grow

Adventurer Activities

• Advanced review quiz (buggy snippets)
• Debug a broken Pygame or Turtle program
• 5-minute presentation (design, challenges, solutions)
• Post code + docs to shared space (Drive, GitHub Classroom, LMS)
• Reflection report (what went well, what to improve)

Lesson 26: PyCrafters™ Final Exam (45 min)

Objective: Demonstrate mastery of the course content by completing a proctored, certification-style exam.

Exam Details

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Format: 32 exam items (single-select, multiple-select, interactive and short coding tasks)
• Content coverage: all major topics from Modules 1–4 (computers & OS, Python fundamentals, visual/interactive programming, problem-solving, debugging, and teamwork)
• Achievement levels: Explorer Level – pass with a score between 70–85%, and Adventurer Level – pass with a score between 86–100%

Students who successfully pass the exam will receive a digital certificate and badge via Credly, recognizing their achievement in Python fundamentals and creative coding.

• Domain 1: Introduction to Computers & Programming
• Domain 2: Python Fundamentals
• Domain 3: Visual & Interactive Programming
• Domain 4: Projects, Teamwork, & Communication

Domain 1: Introduction to Computers & Programming

5 exam items → 50 points (15.6% of total exam)

Objectives

• 1.1 Differentiate hardware and software.
• 1.2 Explain OS roles (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS).
• 1.3 Organize files/folders and recognize file types and extensions.
• 1.4 Compare common software applications (word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, IDE).
• 1.5 Represent processes using pseudocode and flowcharts.

Domain 2: Python Fundamentals

14 exam items → 140 points (43.8% of total exam)

Objectives

• 2.1 Write, run, and save Python programs; describe simple program structure.
• 2.2 Use variables and comments; perform console input/output.
• 2.3 Manage data types (int, float, str, bool) and type conversions.
• 2.4 Apply arithmetic operators and operator precedence.
• 2.5 Implement selection structures with if/elif/else.
• 2.6 Implement iterative structures with for/while; use break and continue.
• 2.7 Define and call functions with parameters and return values; understand scope.
• 2.8 Import and use standard libraries (e.g., math, random, time; “Zen of Python” awareness).
• 2.9 Manipulate strings, lists, and dictionaries using common methods.
• 2.10 Read from and write to files (.txt, .csv) using context managers; handle basic errors.

Domain 3: Visual & Interactive Programming

8 exam items → 80 points (25% of total exam)

Objectives

• 3.1 Use Turtle to draw shapes and patterns; apply colors, coordinates, and pen controls.
• 3.2 Reuse code in graphics via loops and functions to build modular drawings.
• 3.3 Create Pygame windows; draw shapes and text; manage the refresh loop and quit event.
• 3.4 Handle keyboard/mouse input in Pygame; move sprites; enforce boundaries; play simple sounds.
• 3.5 Implement basic collision detection, scoring, game over, and restart logic.
• 3.6 Visualize and animate simple 3D objects and motions using VPython.

Domain 4: Projects, Teamwork, & Communication

5 exam items → 50 points (15.6% of total exam)

Objectives

• 4.1 Plan programs using pseudocode and flowcharts; break problems into steps.
• 4.2 Collaborate effectively in teams (roles, peer review, respectful communication).
• 4.3 Use basic project management tools (task lists, Kanban boards) to track progress.
• 4.4 Document programs with comments and concise README files.
• 4.5 Present projects clearly with appropriate visuals and explanations.

PyCrafters™ Exam Policies

The exam is delivered securely online through the TestNow™ platform, supporting AI-proctored, teacher-proctored, or hybrid supervision models.

Scoring & Achievement Levels

• Each exam item is worth a maximum of 10 points.
• Total exam: 32 items → 320 points.
• Explorer Level: 70%–85% (224–272 points).
• Adventurer Level: 86%–100% (273–320 points).
• Scores below 70% are not considered passing.

Retake Policy

• If a student does not pass on the first attempt, a retake is allowed after a 7-day waiting period.
• Another attempt may be permitted with teacher approval after additional study or practice assignments.

Exam Expiration

• The final exam must be attempted before the end of the course schedule.
• Certificates and badges remain valid as evidence of achievement; no expiration applies.

Identification & Security

• Students must confirm their identity at the start of the exam using school ID or teacher verification.
• The exam is delivered via TestNow™, an OpenEDG Testing Service, to prevent unauthorized access.
• Exams may be AI-proctored, teacher-proctored, or hybrid to ensure fairness and maintain exam integrity.

ADA Compliance

• The exam follows ADA and accessibility guidelines and is designed in alignment with WCAG 2.1 standards to ensure usability for all learners.
• Accommodations (extended time, alternative formats) are available upon request and approval by the instructor or school administration. Please submit requests using the Accommodation of Disabilities form.

Score Invalidation

• Scores may be invalidated if exam rules are violated (e.g., cheating, unauthorized materials, disruptive behavior).
• In such cases, the student may lose the right to retake without teacher or administrator approval.

Testing Environment and Exam Session Security

Test candidates should take exams in a quiet, well-lighted area, which is free from noise and distraction.

Code of Conduct

The following Code of Honor and rules for taking the exam must be respected throughout and after the exam session:

• The test candidate must work entirely alone on the test, and all the solutions submitted must be their own work.
• The test candidate must not share their solutions or any information about the exam contents with anyone.
• The test candidate must not use a false identity or take the test in somebody else’s name.
• The test candidate must not engage in any unfair activities that may dishonestly improve their results or influence somebody else’s results.

Prohibited Behaviors During and After the Exam Session

The test candidate declares they will not participate in any cheating incident, breach of security, or any other behavior that may be considered a compromise of the integrity or confidentiality of the exam. Prohibited behaviors include (but are not limited to):

• Copying, publishing, selling, offering to sell, distributing, modifying, reverse engineering, decompiling, disassembling, or translating any exam or exam content.
• Disseminating the actual exam content by any means (e.g., web postings or reconstruction through memorization).
• Using a falsified identity, or providing falsified information or documentation; soliciting a third party to take a test on the candidate’s behalf.
• Using falsified or modified certificates/score reports to misrepresent certification status.
• Seeking or obtaining unauthorized access to exam materials before, during, or after the exam; using brain dump materials or unauthorized publications of exam items.
• Using or accessing notes, study materials, didactic aids, or any other examination aids during the exam session.
• Exiting the exam session Full Screen mode or the exam interface; opening new tabs or windows, or clicking outside the exam interface.
• Using more than one monitor/screen during the exam session.
• Causing intentional Internet connection drops.
• Causing a disturbance of any kind in a testing facility (proctored exams).
• Making notes of any kind or using recording devices during the exam.
• Tampering with the operation of testing facility equipment (proctored exams) or attempting to hack the OpenEDG Testing Service system.
• Violating the Exam Policy or Exam Retake Policy.
• Otherwise violating the Exam Terms and Conditions or NDA.