Mathematics and Computational Thinking with Python

Applications open for Microcredenciações until 31 of December of 2026 | Apply here

1 ECTS | 13 teaching hours Face-to-face teaching, with the possibility of transmission by videoconference.

Applications open.

This course has already been held twice. The next edition is scheduled for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.

For any clarification, please contact the Student Contact Point by email at balcaounico@ipt.pt or by telephone on 249328107

Algorithmics and programming are explicitly included in the mathematics curriculum all over the world, which gives students leaving compulsory education the opportunity to develop Computational Thinking and gain programming experience. Currently, Python programming language is recommended in many secondary school mathematics programmes. This language has all the key features needed to develop computational thinking, and is used by both computer and non-computer scientists to solve academic problems. In addition, this language is used by some of the calculators recommended for secondary education. Teachers must therefore develop skills in this language to facilitate its learning and use by students. This course aims to meet the growing demand for equipping educators and professionals with competencies in Computational Thinking applied to Mathematics through Python.