Question

How can I get a copy of the handouts? I'm on Lecture 2
"Create variable x, assign value 3" or is this something I should copy down?

Answer 1

You'll probably find what you're looking for here:
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-fall-2008/assignments/

Answer 2

The handouts are under the video on the related resources tab.