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Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge Guide
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge gives students practical coding exposure through block-based or text-based options.
What is this exam?
Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge gives students practical coding exposure through block-based or text-based options.
Use this page to turn exam information into a clear preparation decision for your child.
Exam date
16-18 June 2026
Registration
Entries close 12 June 2026.
Year levels
Years 5-12
Official institute
Australian Maths Trust
Key date timeline
Now
Read the official guide
Check whether the exam is appropriate for the student.
Next
Download the free sheet
Use it as a parent-friendly preparation checklist.
Then
Choose one preparation focus
Foundation, advanced question types or mock exam readiness.
Content map
What students should be ready to use
Core focus
Program design and problem decomposition.Debugging, iteration and implementation choices.Creative coding fluency.
Preparation focus
Build one small project before the competition window.Practise debugging by reading code carefully.Move from block-based logic to text-based code when ready.
Format and focus
Where marks, difficulty and preparation effort usually concentrate
Focus 1
Program design and problem decomposition.
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Focus 2
Debugging, iteration and implementation choices.
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Focus 3
Creative coding fluency.
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AceAchievers preparation pathway
Recommended Study Plan
Build a solid foundation
Make sure the core school skills behind this competition are stable before moving into harder questions.
Learn by topic and question type
Practise the topic patterns and question types that appear most often in this competition.
Mock exam and targeted practice
Use timed mocks to find weak areas, then practise those exact topics deliberately.
Questions parents ask
FAQ
Is this suitable for my child?
Parent signal 1: Build one small project before the competition window. Parent signal 2: Practise debugging by reading code carefully. Parent signal 3: Move from block-based logic to text-based code when ready.
Who should consider RPF Coding Challenge?
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Coding Challenge gives students practical coding exposure through block-based or text-based options.
Where should families verify final information?
Check the official Australian Maths Trust page and your school before registering.