AP Computer Science Principles Course Topics Course goal To imbue in students an appreciation for the ways in which computing innovations impact our daily lives for better and for worse Computational thinking practices ID: 647444
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Instructor: Ben CohenBcohen3@bcps.org
AP Computer Science PrinciplesSlide2
Course TopicsCourse goal: To imbue in students an appreciation for the ways in which computing innovations impact our daily lives, for better and for worse.“
Computational thinking practices.”Curriculum: “
CS50” (designed by Harvard).
Can be viewed at ap.cs50.net.Slide3
GradingAssignments are weighted as follows:Major assignments (direct practice for AP): 70%
Minor assignments (everything else): 30%Tests/quizzes will always be announced ~1 week in advance.Longer papers/projects will be announced 2-3 weeks in advance.
Current grades are available on BCPS One.Copies of materials can be found on PBworks:
http://apcspths.pbworks.comSlide4
AP ExamThree components:“Explore” performance task (16%) due April 30.
“Create” performance task (24%) due April 30.Two-hour, 74-
question multiple-choice exam (60%) to be administered at noon on Friday, May 11, 2018.Last year’s scores:Nationally: 74 percent pass rate (3 or higher); 35 percent “high pass” rate (4 or 5).
THS: 92 percent pass rate; 50 percent “high pass” rate.Slide5
Extra HelpAfter-school math help is available Tuesday-Friday after school.Don’t be afraid to ask for help!Slide6
AP CS PrinciplesQuestions?