CURRICULUM // CORE.101 // WEEK_3
Week 3 · Code to Create
Loops (For & While)
Units
MODULE_BREAKDOWN
UnitTopicFormatTime
3.1For loops & rangesPrint 1-10, even numbers, countdownInteractive lesson18 min
3.2While loops & loop control (break, continue)Understand flowConcept video15 min
3.3Nested loops (multiplication table)Build 10x10 tableWhiteboard walkthrough12 min
3.4Exercise: Loop challenges (difficulty 1-5)Pass all 5 levelsProgressive, auto-graded35 min
3.5Debugging loops with print statementsFix 3 buggy loop examplesInteractive tool15 min
PROJECTSum calculator & pattern generatorTake input, calculate, display ASCII patternsBuild50 min
Cohort & Support
LIVE_TOUCHPOINTS
Frustration CheckIf >5 attempts on 3.4, AI mentor offers a hint and encouragement.
Rewards
XP_AND_BADGES
XP allocation50 each unit, 100 project, 150 (if pass without hints) = 550 XP
Badge unlockDebugger (fix buggy code)