During the AP Computer Science Principles APSI, you’ll explore the course design as presented in the AP Computer Science Principles Course and Exam Description (CED).  This includes the course’s six Computational Thinking Practices and five Big Ideas.  Within each of the five Big Ideas, participants will become familiar with the essential questions, as well as how to support learners as they develop understanding, build computational thinking practices, and prepare for the AP Exam.  

Participants will use learning activities that align with the enduring understandings, learning objectives, and essential knowledge associated with course topics.  The APSI will explore resources available to teachers and students on AP Classroom and teaching strategies that align instruction with student success in the course and on the AP Exam.  Participants will leave with an instructional plan, pedagogical approach, and ready to use classroom activities that support the successful implementation of the AP CSP for students and teachers.