AP Computer Science Spring 2020
AP Computer Science Students.
Hope you are well and keeping safe. For the remainder of the semester you will be programming using the CodeHS class. (See link and course ID below) This course is set up with tutorials, quizzes, and assignments where you will enter you code and test it on the website. It is all web browser based so you will not need to install any software. The goal for the first week is to get added to the class and complete Units 1 and 2. The units include several lessons and the first unit includes a lot of review on what we have covered in class to date.
The class is set up so I can see your progress as you complete activities so you will no longer need to turn in work. Also note that you have 1.5 hours per week for this class. You are welcome to put in more time, but you will not be penalized if you have put in the 1.5 hours and do note complete the section. For the next week you just pick up where you left.
Note the rest of the year will be broken into two parts. The first is prepping for the AP Exam and the second is working on an individual project. More info on the project will be coming after the AP Exam.
Hope you are well and keeping safe. For the remainder of the semester you will be programming using the CodeHS class. (See link and course ID below) This course is set up with tutorials, quizzes, and assignments where you will enter you code and test it on the website. It is all web browser based so you will not need to install any software. The goal for the first week is to get added to the class and complete Units 1 and 2. The units include several lessons and the first unit includes a lot of review on what we have covered in class to date.
The class is set up so I can see your progress as you complete activities so you will no longer need to turn in work. Also note that you have 1.5 hours per week for this class. You are welcome to put in more time, but you will not be penalized if you have put in the 1.5 hours and do note complete the section. For the next week you just pick up where you left.
Note the rest of the year will be broken into two parts. The first is prepping for the AP Exam and the second is working on an individual project. More info on the project will be coming after the AP Exam.
Week of 4/13 - 4/17
Use class code 5A988
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For this week, register for the class and complete Units 1: Basic Java and Unit 2: Methods. Take notes as needed to prep for the AP Exam.
Week of 4/20-4/24
Complete Unit 3: Classes and Object Oriented Programming
Week of 4/27 - 5/1
Complete Unit 4: Data Structures
Week of 5/4-5/8
Complete Unit 5: Searching and Sorting
Week of 5/11-5/15
Complete Unit 6: Practice Tests
Here are five steps to get ready for AP® Exams:
Try the Exam Demo
Get familiar with what to expect on exam day by taking a video tour of the online exam and launching the exam demo.
Complete the Exam Day Checklist
Review and complete the exam day checklist for each exam they're taking, and be sure to review course-specific info.
Confirm Their Email Address
Your child's exam e-ticket will be delivered to the email address associated with their College Board account. See how to check their account.
Locate Their E-ticket
E-tickets will be emailed to your child two days before each exam they're taking. It will also include their AP ID, which they'll need on exam day.
Check In 30 Minutes Early
Your child will use their e-ticket to check in to their online exam 30 minutes before start time. Make sure your child knows what time the exam starts in your time zone.
Try the Exam Demo
Get familiar with what to expect on exam day by taking a video tour of the online exam and launching the exam demo.
Complete the Exam Day Checklist
Review and complete the exam day checklist for each exam they're taking, and be sure to review course-specific info.
Confirm Their Email Address
Your child's exam e-ticket will be delivered to the email address associated with their College Board account. See how to check their account.
Locate Their E-ticket
E-tickets will be emailed to your child two days before each exam they're taking. It will also include their AP ID, which they'll need on exam day.
Check In 30 Minutes Early
Your child will use their e-ticket to check in to their online exam 30 minutes before start time. Make sure your child knows what time the exam starts in your time zone.
5/15 AP Exam
Online Exam
Sign in at 12:30 pm
Exam begins at 1:00 pm
Sign in at 12:30 pm
Exam begins at 1:00 pm
Computer Science A Exam Details
Test date and time Exam Date: May 15: Pacific Time: 1 p.m. Exam timing Students will have 25 minutes to read and respond to Question 1, and then 5 minutes to upload their response. After uploading the response to Question 1, students will have 15 minutes to respond to Question 2, with 5 additional minutes to upload their response to Question 2. Once their response to Question 1 has been submitted, they cannot go back to it. Questions Question 1 (25 mins.) Question 2 (15 mins.) % of exam weight (rounded) Question 1: 65% Question 2: 35% Question Topics #1) Array / ArrayList #2) Methods and Control Structures Question description Question 1 assesses students’ ability to do the following:
Corresponding free-response question (FRQ) type in the course and exam description binder FRQ 3, with modifications to include an open-ended question part. FRQ 1, with modifications to include an open-ended question part. Other course-specific info An Interactive Development Environment (IDE) or compiler is not required for the 2020 AP Computer Science A Exam, and students will not have an advantage if they use one. However, students may use an IDE or compiler if they choose. Make-up test date and time Date: June 3
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Practice AP Tests with Video Proctors
Below are two AP Practice Exams with videos. Start with the video. There are great suggestions to help prepare for the exam, including practicing submitting your answers. The questions they refer to in the video are the .pdf files on the right of the videos.
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AP CS After the Exam 5/18-6/5/2020
Seniors ... All done!!!
Non-Seniors ... Time to experiment!!
For the next three weeks you have a fairly open-ended project. Read through the 'after_the_exam2020.pdf' below to find more details as well as potential projects and an overview of some of the programming languages that are available.
Non-Seniors ... Time to experiment!!
For the next three weeks you have a fairly open-ended project. Read through the 'after_the_exam2020.pdf' below to find more details as well as potential projects and an overview of some of the programming languages that are available.
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