Classroom Rules & Procedures

• To be in his/her assigned seat when the bell rings.

• To bring all required books and materials to class.

• To listen and follow directions the first time they are given.

• To use the computers and equipment only when instructed to do so and as directed.

• To be respectful of others.

Overview

The AP Computer Science Principles course is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course. This full-year course engages students in the creative aspects of the field by allowing them to develop computational artifacts based on their interests. Students will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills by working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and will discuss and write about the impacts these solutions could have on their community, society, and the world.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that a student in the AP Computers Science Principles course should have successfully completed a first year high school algebra course with a strong foundation on basic linear functions and composition of functions, and problem solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. The students should be able to use a Cartesian (x,y) coordinate system to represent points in a plane.

Computer Language

The course does NOT have a designated programming language.

Topics Covered

1. Computational Thinking

2. Programming

3. Data Representation

4. Digital Media Processing

5. Big Data

6. Innovative Technologies

7. The AP Exam

Project-Based and Collaborative Learning

Curriculum focuses on the core ideas that shape the landscape of computer science and its impact on our society. Project-based lessons and materials throughout, students will work to address real-world problems and design solutions to put computational thinking into practice. These culminate in a capstone Performance Task project where students can demonstrate what they've learned - to become creators, instead of merely consumers, of the technology all around them.

Supplies

• Headphones or earbuds

Online Resources

Project STEM