Have students practice creating an infographic as an option for the Visual Artifact component of the CSP Performance Task: Explore. Share Have students practice creating an infographic as an option for the Visual Artifact component of the CSP Performance Task: Explore. with FacebookShare Have students practice creating an infographic as an option for the Visual Artifact component of the CSP Performance Task: Explore. with Twitter
Choose an appropriate IDE that fits course goals. For AP CS, use an IDE that doesn’t autofill to give students more practice writing code on their own Share Choose an appropriate IDE that fits course goals. For AP CS, use an IDE that doesn’t autofill to give students more practice writing code on their own with FacebookShare Choose an appropriate IDE that fits course goals. For AP CS, use an IDE that doesn’t autofill to give students more practice writing code on their own with Twitter
Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS Share Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS with FacebookShare Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS with Twitter
Use College Board’s AP Central for additional resources (e.g., software, videos, and other teaching material) when teaching AP CS courses. Share Use College Board’s AP Central for additional resources (e.g., software, videos, and other teaching material) when teaching AP CS courses. with FacebookShare Use College Board’s AP Central for additional resources (e.g., software, videos, and other teaching material) when teaching AP CS courses. with Twitter
Consider allowing students to submit assignments electronically to save paper. Share Consider allowing students to submit assignments electronically to save paper. with FacebookShare Consider allowing students to submit assignments electronically to save paper. with Twitter
If your CS course requires supplemental resources, consider applying for a grant from the government or from interested businesses. Share If your CS course requires supplemental resources, consider applying for a grant from the government or from interested businesses. with FacebookShare If your CS course requires supplemental resources, consider applying for a grant from the government or from interested businesses. with Twitter
If your school lacks the resources necessary to hold a practice exam, consider talking to a local college or university for help. Share If your school lacks the resources necessary to hold a practice exam, consider talking to a local college or university for help. with FacebookShare If your school lacks the resources necessary to hold a practice exam, consider talking to a local college or university for help. with Twitter
Walk students through clicking on links in Java Docs to figure out unknown words and concepts (like iterable) by exploring the detailed explanation; plus the AP test expects students to read Java Docs online. Share Walk students through clicking on links in Java Docs to figure out unknown words and concepts (like iterable) by exploring the detailed explanation; plus the AP test expects students to read Java Docs online. with FacebookShare Walk students through clicking on links in Java Docs to figure out unknown words and concepts (like iterable) by exploring the detailed explanation; plus the AP test expects students to read Java Docs online. with Twitter
Break down the structure of the internet and define keywords, even though students may have surface familiarity with them, to ensure that your class learns this crucial CSP material. Share Break down the structure of the internet and define keywords, even though students may have surface familiarity with them, to ensure that your class learns this crucial CSP material. with FacebookShare Break down the structure of the internet and define keywords, even though students may have surface familiarity with them, to ensure that your class learns this crucial CSP material. with Twitter
Have students make themselves cheat sheets so they are able to quickly look up syntax, which keeps them from spending too much time looking up these facts. Share Have students make themselves cheat sheets so they are able to quickly look up syntax, which keeps them from spending too much time looking up these facts. with FacebookShare Have students make themselves cheat sheets so they are able to quickly look up syntax, which keeps them from spending too much time looking up these facts. with Twitter
Incorporate the Computer Science Principles seven big ideas explicitly with every topic covered throughout the course, especially when having class discussions so students can clearly see course goals. Share Incorporate the Computer Science Principles seven big ideas explicitly with every topic covered throughout the course, especially when having class discussions so students can clearly see course goals. with FacebookShare Incorporate the Computer Science Principles seven big ideas explicitly with every topic covered throughout the course, especially when having class discussions so students can clearly see course goals. with Twitter
Have students create a visual depiction of the current topic for an unplugged in-class activity. Share Have students create a visual depiction of the current topic for an unplugged in-class activity. with FacebookShare Have students create a visual depiction of the current topic for an unplugged in-class activity. with Twitter
Pick an article from the ACM TechNews newsletter for students to read, summarize, and write a reflection on to find relevant and appropriate CS articles for AP CSP social implications assignments. Share Pick an article from the ACM TechNews newsletter for students to read, summarize, and write a reflection on to find relevant and appropriate CS articles for AP CSP social implications assignments. with FacebookShare Pick an article from the ACM TechNews newsletter for students to read, summarize, and write a reflection on to find relevant and appropriate CS articles for AP CSP social implications assignments. with Twitter
Create a classroom routine where students write regularly using a discussion board to help students get practice writing in a computer science context for the Computer Science Principles Performance Tasks. Share Create a classroom routine where students write regularly using a discussion board to help students get practice writing in a computer science context for the Computer Science Principles Performance Tasks. with FacebookShare Create a classroom routine where students write regularly using a discussion board to help students get practice writing in a computer science context for the Computer Science Principles Performance Tasks. with Twitter
Have students complete practice CSP Performance Tasks so that students can get feedback and coaching on their performance before the actual test where you’re not allowed to help. Share Have students complete practice CSP Performance Tasks so that students can get feedback and coaching on their performance before the actual test where you’re not allowed to help. with FacebookShare Have students complete practice CSP Performance Tasks so that students can get feedback and coaching on their performance before the actual test where you’re not allowed to help. with Twitter