Course Description
This specialized Exam Prep Lab is meticulously designed for students currently enrolled in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) or AP Computer Science A (CSA).
Focused entirely on maximizing AP exam scores, this intensive lab transitions students from learning basic concepts to mastering advanced exam strategies.
Through rigorous practice with past exams, targeted portfolio management, timed simulations, and personalized feedback, students will build the confidence and test-taking stamina needed to achieve a top score of 5.
Course Designed For
Students aiming for a perfect score (5) on the AP CSP or AP CSA exams.
Students needing structured guidance and milestone tracking for the AP CSP Create Performance Task.
Students looking for intensive, hands-on practice with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Java Free Response Questions (FRQ) under timed conditions.
Requirements
Current enrollment in, or completion of, an AP CSP or AP CSA course.
A solid understanding of foundational programming concepts in Python (for CSP students) or Java (for CSA students).
What You Will Learn
Course Details
Project Ideation & Planning
Brainstorm and outline a personalized app that strictly meets all College Board requirements for lists, custom functions, and algorithmic complexity.
Written Response Mock-up
Draft, review, and refine the written responses explaining the program's purpose, functionality, and specific code segments according to the official grading rubric.