AP Computer Science
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| + | == [[Parents Page for AP Computer Science]] == | ||
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== The Basics == | == The Basics == | ||
* Assignments will be posted below. | * Assignments will be posted below. | ||
| − | * [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/syllabi/APComputerScienceA.pdf | + | * [[AP Computer Science Syllabus]] |
| + | * [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/syllabi/APComputerScienceA.pdf The Textbook Syllabus] | ||
* [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/index.html Our textbook.] and its [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/ppt/index.html Powerpoint slides]. | * [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/index.html Our textbook.] and its [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/ppt/index.html Powerpoint slides]. | ||
* [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/JM-Chapter01.pdf Chapter 1] of the book is ONLY online. | * [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods-old/JM-Chapter01.pdf Chapter 1] of the book is ONLY online. | ||
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* Download the Current Stable Release of the [http://spider.eng.auburn.edu/user-cgi/grasp/grasp.pl?;dl=download_jgrasp.html jGRASP] (1.8.8_21 or higher) programming environment to your own computer. | * Download the Current Stable Release of the [http://spider.eng.auburn.edu/user-cgi/grasp/grasp.pl?;dl=download_jgrasp.html jGRASP] (1.8.8_21 or higher) programming environment to your own computer. | ||
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| − | | | + | | Codingbat arrays: next 6. |
| + | | Finish for homework. | ||
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| − | | | + | | Codingbat arrays: first 6. |
| + | | Finish for homework. | ||
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| − | | | + | | Test on Creating and Using Classes and Objects |
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| − | | [ | + | | [[Review Of Creating and Using Classes and Objects]] |
| + | | Study for test! | ||
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| − | | | + | | Write FishTank class. |
| + | | Skim Ch. 9, answer ex. 1-4, 9, 10a, 11. | ||
| + | | 11/25 | ||
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| − | | [ | + | | CodingBat loop practice. |
| + | | [http://codingbat.com/java/Warmup-2 Codingbat Java > Warmup-2]: finish the first 9. | ||
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| − | | [ | + | | Introduction to Iteration. Ch. 8 slides 1-13. |
| + | | [http://codingbat.com/java/Warmup-2 Codingbat Java > Warmup-2]: stringTimes, frontTimes, countXX.<br>Read p.194-197 in the text. | ||
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| − | | [ | + | | Recursion practice continued.. |
| + | | [http://codingbat.com/java/Recursion-1 Codingbat Java > Recursion-1]: first 18 problems should be completed. | ||
| + | | 11/19 | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Recursion 2]]. |
| + | | [http://codingbat.com/java/Recursion-1 Codingbat Java > Recursion-1]: triangle, sumDigits, count7, count8. | ||
| + | | 11/15 | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Recursion 1]]. |
| + | | Read and take notes on Slides 4.15-23.<br>[http://codingbat.com/java/Recursion-1 Codingbat Java > Recursion-1]: factorial, bunnyEars, fibbonacci, bunnyEars2. | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Entering Starfleet Academy]]: recursion. |
| + | | Read and take notes on Ch. 4.4. | ||
| + | | 11/13 | ||
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| − | | | + | | Collect and review Javadoc comments. |
| − | + | | [[Building Triangles]] project. | |
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| − | | | + | | Work in class on Javadoc comments. |
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| 10/31 | | 10/31 | ||
| − | | | + | | Collect and review Complex class project. |
| + | | Add Javadoc comments to class Complex. ([http://www.javapractices.com/topic/TopicAction.do?Id=60 See here]] or page 106 in text.) | ||
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| + | | 10/25 | ||
| + | | Review of constructors and CodingBat problems, begin project. | ||
| + | | [[Complex class project]] | ||
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| − | | | + | | [[Fractals!]] Complete a fractal browser. |
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| + | | [[Forging The Rings!]] Introduction to constructors. | ||
| + | | Book Of The Humans, Ch. 9, Ex 1-5. | ||
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| + | | Test On Objects, Public and Private and Ch. 5 | ||
| + | | Book Of The Humans, Read 9.1-9.3. | ||
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| − | | 10/18 | + | | 10/18 |
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Review Of Objects, Public and Private and Ch. 5]] |
| + | | The thrird row of [http://codingbat.com/java/Warmup-1 CodingBat>Warmup-1]: nearHundred, posNeg, notString.<br>The third row of [http://codingbat.com/java/Logic-1 CodingBat>Logic-1]: love6, in1To10, specialEleven. | ||
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| − | | | + | | [[Simpler Is Better]]: Things we can learn in CodingBat. |
| + | | Read [http://fcmail.aisd.net/~JABEL/1DeMorgansLaw.htm De Morgan's Law].<br>Read Chapter 7.7. Ch. 7 Exercises 4-7.<br>The second row of [http://codingbat.com/java/Warmup-1 CodingBat>Warmup-1]: diff21, parrotTrouble, makes10.<br>The second row of [http://codingbat.com/java/Logic-1 CodingBat>Logic-1]: caughtSpeeding, sortaSum, alarmClock. | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Starting in CodingBat Java]] ([http://codingbat.com/java CodingBat Java], formerly called Javabat.) |
| + | | Read/watch [http://codingbat.com/doc/java-string-introduction.html Java String Introduction]. The first row of [http://codingbat.com/java/Logic-1 CodingBat>Logic-1]: cigarParty, dateFashion and squirrelPlay. | ||
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| − | | | + | | [[Choose Between Good And Evil]] Using if and else. |
| + | | Read: Textbook 7.1-7.5,7.8 ex. 1, 2, 4, 5. | ||
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| − | | | + | | Understanding "Creating Uruk Hais" |
| + | | Read: Textbook 9.2, 9.4, 9.11. | ||
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| − | | 10/1-10/ | + | | 10/9 |
| + | | Read: Textbook Chapter 5 and/or Chapter 5 slides. | ||
| + | | Chapter 5, Ex. 1-8, 10, 11. | ||
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| [[Creating Uruk Hais]] Introduction to objects, public and private. | | [[Creating Uruk Hais]] Introduction to objects, public and private. | ||
| + | | Read: [http://drjava.sourceforge.net/docs/user/ch03.html Dr. Java manual, Chapter 3. Editing Programs]. Try out the features.<br> Read: Textbook 9.1. | ||
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| Test On Variables, Arguments, and Returns | | Test On Variables, Arguments, and Returns | ||
| + | | <!-- Read: Textbook 9.2, 9.4, 9.11. (should go here!) --> | ||
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| [[Review Of Variables, Arguments, and Returns]] | | [[Review Of Variables, Arguments, and Returns]] | ||
| + | | Study for test. | ||
| + | | 10/2 | ||
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| − | | 9/ | + | | | 9/30 |
| − | | [[ | + | | [[Review Of Variables, Arguments, and Returns]] |
| + | | Have written answers to all these questions, with examples instead of "yes". Read and take notes on Book Of The Humans, Ch. 6.7. | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[The Mind Of Sauron]] |
| + | | Hand in finished class. | ||
| + | | 9/30 <!-- takes 3 days --> | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Bargains With Evil]]: Methods with arguments and returns. |
| + | | Read and take notes on Book Of The Humans, Ch. 3.3-3.4 and 6.6. Exercises Ch. 3: 3-5 and Ch. 6: 1-2. | ||
| + | | 9/25 | ||
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| 9/20 | | 9/20 | ||
| + | | [[The Knowledge Of Sauron's Minions]]: Introduction to variables and types. Math.java. | ||
| + | | Book Of The Humans, Ch. 6 exercises 1-4. | ||
| + | | 9/23 | ||
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| Test On Demonology Beginnings | | Test On Demonology Beginnings | ||
| + | | Read Muggle textbook Ch. 6.1-6.5. Note what you understand, and what you do not understand. | ||
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| + | | Discussion of [[Review Of Demonology Beginnings]]. Bring questions! | ||
| + | | Study with the [[Hogwarts Test One Outline]]. | ||
| 9/19 | | 9/19 | ||
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| + | | [[Review Of Demonology Beginnings]] | ||
| + | | Exercise in lesson. | ||
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| [[The Demons Command Each Other]]: Calling static void methods without arguments, public and private, multiple classes. | | [[The Demons Command Each Other]]: Calling static void methods without arguments, public and private, multiple classes. | ||
| + | | Read and take notes on the Muggle textbook Ch. 9.5. | ||
| + | | 9/17 | ||
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| [[Commanding The Demons]]: Introduction to methods. | | [[Commanding The Demons]]: Introduction to methods. | ||
| + | | Exercise in lesson. | ||
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| − | | 9/ | + | | 9/11 |
| [[Fear Not Demon Curses]]: Introduction to error messages. | | [[Fear Not Demon Curses]]: Introduction to error messages. | ||
| + | | Muggle exercises Ch.2, ex. 9. | ||
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| + | | [[Muggle Studies, slides 2.7-2.13]] | ||
| + | | Muggle exercises Ch.2, ex. 1-5. | ||
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| + | | [[Muggle Studies, slides 2.1-2.6]] | ||
| + | | Read Muggle textbook Ch. 2.1-2.2. | ||
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| [[Hogwarts School Of Computer Science]]: Introduction to parentheses and blocks. | | [[Hogwarts School Of Computer Science]]: Introduction to parentheses and blocks. | ||
| + | | [[Keyboard Navigation]] | ||
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| + | | Welcome! | ||
| + | | Sign Syllabus sheets. | ||
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== Homework Assignments And Tests == | == Homework Assignments And Tests == | ||
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| + | | [http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/gridtools-free-response-practice-question/ GridTools free response practice question for GridWorld] | ||
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| + | | [http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-computer-science-course-description.pdf Long Answer problem 3 starting on page 46 of AP Computer Science A Course Description]. | ||
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| + | | [http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/recursive-base-conversion-practice-problem/#more-922 Recursive base conversion free response practice question] | ||
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| + | | 4/29 | ||
| + | | Review recursion in [[Entering_Starfleet_Academy ]], your notes and AP CS Test 12/14/12.<br>[http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-computer-science-course-description.pdf Long Answer problems 1 and 2 starting on page 38 of AP Computer Science A Course Description]. | ||
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| + | |[http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/giraffecritter-free-response-practice-question/ GiraffeCritter free response practice question for GridWorld] | ||
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| + | | 4/24 | ||
| + | | [http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/aquarium-free-response-practice-question/ Aquarium free response practice question for ArrayLists] | ||
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| + | | Homework: [http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/candidatepool-free-response-practice-question/ Free Response Question Example]<br>Interface List<E> is implemented in ArrayList to provide get(), set(), add() and remove(). Pg. 472 of the textbook. You don't need to know about iterators. | ||
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| Muggle exercises Ch.2, ex. 1-5. | | Muggle exercises Ch.2, ex. 1-5. | ||
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| [[Keyboard Navigation]] | | [[Keyboard Navigation]] | ||
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| + | == TECH APPRENTICE – Technology Internships Program 2013 == | ||
| + | Hi Students, | ||
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| + | Do you have any technology skills? Do you work very well with a Mac or a PC? Would you like to get paid for your tech skills? If you answered yes to all these questions, you are in luck! The Tech-Apprentice PAID Summer Internships are now accepting applications. If you are interested you must do the following things: | ||
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| + | # Make sure you have completed all PIC office job Requirements. | ||
| + | # Send Ms. Delorme an email at rose.delorme@bostonpic.org telling me you would like to apply to these internships. | ||
| + | # Fill out the application at this link: Here is the Tech Apprentice link for 2013 program. | ||
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== Currently == | == Currently == | ||
| + | * [[Elementary Computer Magic]] | ||
* [[The Big List of Problems]] encountered when starting coding with DrJava | * [[The Big List of Problems]] encountered when starting coding with DrJava | ||
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* [http://codingbat.com/java CodingBat Java] (formerly called Javabat.) | * [http://codingbat.com/java CodingBat Java] (formerly called Javabat.) | ||
* [[What You Should Know By Now]] | * [[What You Should Know By Now]] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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*** [http://download.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/util/ArrayList.html ArrayList] | *** [http://download.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/util/ArrayList.html ArrayList] | ||
** [http://download.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/awt/package-summary.html Package java.awt] | ** [http://download.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/awt/package-summary.html Package java.awt] | ||
| + | *** [http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/awt/Graphics.html Graphics] | ||
* [http://www.java2s.com/Tutorial/Java/CatalogJava.htm Java2s Java Tutorial] -- a very well-indexed reference. | * [http://www.java2s.com/Tutorial/Java/CatalogJava.htm Java2s Java Tutorial] -- a very well-indexed reference. | ||
* GridWorld | * GridWorld | ||
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* [[Wikipedia:Advanced_Placement_Computer_Science|There is a Wikipedia Advanced Placement Computer Science page.]] | * [[Wikipedia:Advanced_Placement_Computer_Science|There is a Wikipedia Advanced Placement Computer Science page.]] | ||
* [http://manatee.cc.gt.atl.ga.us/apExam/index.jsp Practice AP Exam] | * [http://manatee.cc.gt.atl.ga.us/apExam/index.jsp Practice AP Exam] | ||
| + | * [http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/repository/ap-computer-science-course-description.pdf AP Computer Science A Course Description] -- has 22 multiple choice questions on pages 17 to 37 and 3 long response questions on pages 38 to 51. | ||
| + | * Brandon Horn's [http://apcomputersciencetutoring.com/exam-review/ AP Computer Science Exam Review]. | ||
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== Miscellaneous == | == Miscellaneous == | ||
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* [http://www.geneziegler.com/clocktower/DrSeuss.html A Grandchild's Guide to Using Grandpa's Computer] | * [http://www.geneziegler.com/clocktower/DrSeuss.html A Grandchild's Guide to Using Grandpa's Computer] | ||
* [http://connect.mybps.org/groups/bpsapteachers/ BPS AP Teachers Wiki] | * [http://connect.mybps.org/groups/bpsapteachers/ BPS AP Teachers Wiki] | ||
* [[Classroom Hints And Notes]] | * [[Classroom Hints And Notes]] | ||
| − | == AP Computer Science | + | == AP Computer Science 2012-13 == |
| − | This page was rebooted for | + | This page was rebooted for 2013-14. Last year's page is: [[AP Computer Science 2012-13]] |
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* [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods/JM-Chapter17-www.pdf Textbook chapter on UI components] | * [http://www.skylit.com/javamethods/JM-Chapter17-www.pdf Textbook chapter on UI components] | ||
* [http://ice.cc.gatech.edu/apexam_test/ AP Exam Website (ICE @ Georgia Tech)] | * [http://ice.cc.gatech.edu/apexam_test/ AP Exam Website (ICE @ Georgia Tech)] | ||
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== Mr. Huben == | == Mr. Huben == | ||
