About AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. The AP CSP Course and Exam Description (attached below) provides an in-depth look at the course content, two performance tasks and end-of-year exam.

Skills You'll Learn

• Making connections between concepts in computing

• Designing a program to solve a problem or complete a task

• Applying abstractions in computation and modeling

• Analyzing computational work

• Communicating ideas about technology and computation

• Working collaboratively to solve problems