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There will be 2 CSP classes in the spring this year.

Required materials for the CS Principles class include the following:
1. 2" Ring Binder
2. 8 tabs for binder
3. Filler Paper
4. Markers
5. Index Cards
6. Pencil Case (one that connects to your 3 ring binder is the best option)
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About the Course

Learn the principles that underlie the science of computing and develop the thinking skills that computer scientists use. You’ll work on your own and as part of a team to creatively address real-world issues using the tools and processes of computation.

Link to Syllabus

Skills You'll Learn

Making connections between concepts in computing

Designing a program to solve a problem or complete a task

Applying abstractions in computation and modeling

Analyzing computational work

Communicating ideas about technology and computation

Working collaboratively to solve problems

Equivalency and Prerequisites

College Course Equivalent

A first-semester introductory college course in computing

Recommended Prerequisites

High school algebra course

Exam Dates

APRIL 30, 2024, 11:59 PM ET

AP Computer Science Principles Create Performance Task Due Date

You must submit all three components of the AP Computer Science Principles Create performance task as final via the AP Digital Portfolio by this time.

WED, MAY 15, 2024 12 PM LOCAL

AP Computer Science Principles Exam

This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Computer Science Principles Exam.

Course Content

Big Idea 1: Creative Development

You’ll learn how important collaboration is in developing programs and how to use an iterative process in your work.

Big Idea 2: Data

You’ll explore how computers handle data and how data can be used to produce new information and solve problems.

Big Idea 3: Algorithms and Programming

You’ll learn how to use algorithms and abstractions to create programs that solve problems or to express your own creativity.

Big Idea 4: Computer Systems and Networks

You’ll explore how computer systems and networks work and how using multiple computers to divide tasks can speed up processes.

Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing

You’ll examine the effects computing has had on societies, economies, and cultures and consider the legal and ethical responsibilities of programmers.

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