Project-Based:

• 70% of class is time spent on writing, coding, or planning

Homework:

• 3-4 times per week

• reading, worksheets, writing, researching

Tools & Language:

• App Inventor, a Block-Based Language

• Online tools 

Prerequisites:

• Algebra I, can be taken concurrently by seniors

Tests:

• Seven unit tests designed to help you prepare for the AP Exam (Multiple Choice only, in May, 70% of score) 

• One  performance task completed during the year which is 30% of your AP Score - coding happens in class and the written response is part of the AP Exam

• Designed to help you be ready for the AP Exam

This full year course replaces a humanities CS elective in most schools. It is an intro to many CS topics.