AP Computer Science Principles

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Course Description:

Computer Science Principles (CSP) curriculum is a rigorous, entry-level course that introduces high school students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers a broad range of foundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the Internet, big data, digital privacy and security, and the societal impacts of computing. The course is designed for typical school settings with teachers in classrooms. All teacher and student materials are provided for free online.

AP Test for the 2020-2021

As of 8/12/2020, the AP test will be made up of two parts:

1.) The Create Performance Task - (Click Here to Visit Page 108 of this Document to read more information on this) - The Create PT is a large programming project that THE STUDENT (NOT THE TEACHER) turns into the College Board prior to the AP Exam. The Create Task project is worth 30% of the AP Score.

2.) The End of Course Exam - This is a 70 question multiple choice exam. The Exam is worth 70% of the AP Score.

All students taking this course are required to submit the Performance Task, as well as take the End of Course Exam