AP CSP
AP Computer Science Principles Course Description:
AP Computer Science Principles ( AP CSP) curriculum is a full year, 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
One of the main goals of the AP CSP course is to broaden the appeal of computer science to as many students possible. The course is full of activities designed to be engaging and accessible to all students, and the content requires NO FORMAL PREREQUISITES OR SKILLS.
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College Board AP Assessment Overview
The AP Computer Science Principles Assessment consists of two parts: a through-course assessment called the AP Performance Tasks (40% of grade) and a 74 question multiple choice end-of-course AP Exam( 60% of Grade) .
Both of these parts measure student achievement of the course learning objectives.
The through-course assessment is comprised of two AP Computer Science Principles Performance Tasks. The first task requires students to identify a computing innovation, this is the EXPLORE TASK. Students will create a related computational artifact, this counts for 16% of their score. The second task focuses specifically on the creation of a computer program through the collaborative and iterative process of programming, this is the CREATE TASK. Students will submit the code for their program as well as a video of the program executing, this counts for 24% of their score.
Students will be giving time in the classroom to complete these tasks. But I will warn you , if you procrastinate, you will not be successful.