Mulitiple Choice Exam

To elicit evidence of student achievement of the course learning objectives, the AP Computer Science Principles exam questions assess both the application of the computational thinking practices and an understanding of the five big ideas. Exam questions may assess achievement of multiple learning objectives. They may also address content from more than one essential knowledge statement. Exam questions may be accompanied by non-textual stimulus material such as diagrams, charts, or other graphical illustrations. Many examples will be covered in class.

Some sample questions are provided by the college board in their AP CSP Course and Exam Description pg 172. *Note- the electronic page count when scrolling marks the start of the sample questions as page 179.

The AP CS Principles Exam does not have a designated programming language associated with it. Therefore, a reference sheet is provided to give instructions and explanations to help you understand the format and the meaning of the questions on the exam. The reference sheet can be seen here.

It includes two programming formats: text-based and block-based. Be sure to review the reference sheet ahead of time and be familiar with the material that it has on it. It is to aid you in understanding how the questions on the test are asked, not replace studying the material. Here is a printable copy of the reference sheet with App Inventor blocks side by side. This is not the version of the reference sheet you will recieve during the test.

1. https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/

2. College Board Portal & Personal Progress Checks

• Website for tutoring help with coding questions

• Khan Academy AP CS P Review

• Khan Academy AP Pseudocode

• Delta Math Problems

• CodeHS Practice Tests - There is a large practice test at the bottom of the practice quizzes

• A practice website

• Vocab on Quizlet - New vocab words every time you play