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AP CS A: Beginner Level 2

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  • To be fully prepared for the exam, we will need to cover ten core units and five practice units. Each class meets one time a week for an hour and a half per class. Each level runs approximately eight weeks, depending on holidays. It's expected that students will complete ~48 hours per level (~9 hours per course). At the beginner level we will work to complete the first five units:  

  • Prep: Computational Thinking fundamentals and Number Systems
  • Unit 1: Object-Oriented Programming
  • Unit 2: Class Structure and Design
  • Unit 3: Arrays and Algorithms
  • Unit 4: Conditions and Logic

During Beginner Level 2 students start to learn how to create and use objects in Java.  Lessons in this level will cover the material in the AP CS A exam weighting: 5-7.5%

PREREQUISITES

This is not an entry point course.  Before registering for this class, students should have already completed AP Computer Science A: Beginner Level 1, which has its own set of prerequisites.   


TARGET AUDEINCE

Ideally students are in no less than 5th grade for this class.  It's assumed that students are very tech savvy and can navigate around a computer without help.  Students have a base speaking vocabulary about programming languages and are ready to learn a new language.


TESTING?

YES.  Lots of testing will be involved in this course.  Not only will we have weekly fun interactive group quizzes but also end of each major section we will have practice tests that are similar in nature to the AP Computer Science A exam questions for that category.  

SUMMARY

Minimum Grade

 Best for students 5th grade and up

Complexity Level

Medium to Hard

Length

90 minutes / Class

Subject Area

Object Oriented Programing in Java



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I'm in 9th grade.  I've been attending Computational Thinkers since 2nd grade and now I'm preparing for my AP Computer Science Exam.

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How long does it take to completely prepare for the AP CS A Exam?

It is suggested by the College Board that students have 96 hours of classroom work before attempting the exam.

Can I take the exam anytime I like?

No.  Exams are managed by the AP College Board and are given at designated times in the year.  The APCS A exam is held on the 1st Wednesday in May of each year.  Registration for these exams should begin in October of the year prior.

Can I get college credit for taking the AP Exam Prep classes?

Unfortunately, no.  The prep courses with Computational Thinkers are options parents take for their child when their current school does not offer this as part of their curriculum.

What if I don't pass the APCS A Exam?

First of all, you wouldn't be alone.  Only a small percentage of people complete the exam with a 3, 4 or even a 5.  It's okay if you don't pass the first time.  Consider it an opportunity to see how the exam day goes, learn what your weaknesses were, study a bit more and try again.  You don't have to retake any prep course.  We suggest you practice more by taking last year exams, over over until you get a or 4 or 5 on your own.  When you are ready you can register for the exam again in October.

Agreed. There are a million and one free (and paid) classes and apps for kids to "Learn to Code".  


Some other great resources are Code.org,Khanacademy.org, Codecombat.com,Codecademy.com and numerous more. These are excellent resources that students can use to accomplish the goal of learning to code. However, the main thing that all of these sites are missing, is 1-on-1 attention and immediate feedback from a real person. This is what sets us apart. Instructors at Computational Thinkers not only teach online micro lessons but also teach IRL with real students face-to-face. We see first hand how much more progress students make when a teacher and classmates are involved in the learning process compared to independent online pre-recored courses.  


Learning to code is a wonderful skill to have. However, every recruiter within the industry will tell you that the coding skills come second to the ability to problem solve with the use of technology. That's what Computational Thinkers aims to do. We want to give you the individual attention you need in order to be the best problem solver you can be using today's technology.


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