AP Computer Science A
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8 Modules, 48 Lessons, 100+ Activities & Projects, 48 Quizzes
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8 detailed modules
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AP in AP Computer Science A stands for Advanced Placement. It‘s an introductory college-level course. It covers java programming fundamentals, data structures and algorithms, strings and arrays and object-oriented programming.
The AP Computer Science A course & exam is based on the java focused computing fundamentals. Students can understand their coding skills by analysing the logic and writing style and through testing code by understanding control flow and syntaxes. AP Computer Science A exam covered both multiple-choice and free-response questions.
8 Modules, 48 Lessons, 100+ Activities & Projects, 48 Quizzes
Module 1
Lesson 1: Hey Java
Get introduced to the language of possibilities, i.e.Java.
Lesson 2: Welcome to data types & operators
Get introduced to the various data types and operators in Java. Also, learn about methods.
Lesson 3: Conditionals
Get introduced to conditional statements and their application using java.
Lesson 4: Advanced conditionals
Deep-dive into conditional statements specially the nested conditionals asked in the AP Computer Science A exam.
Lesson 5: Iteration
Introduction to loops in java and their applications.
Lesson 6: Advanced iteration
Deep-dive into loops, specially the nested loops asked in the AP Computer Science A exam.
Module 2
Lesson 1: OOPS!
Introduction to the Object-Oriented Programming System (OOPs) concepts.
Lesson 2: Let’s inherit!
Get introduced to the concept of inheritance in Java using various activities.
Lesson 3: Can you access me
Get introduced to many keywords like super, overriding, and overloading. Also, learn about different types of access modifiers and packages.
Lesson 4: Get set go
Get introduced to the concept of encapsulation and learn about setters and getters.
Lesson 5: I exist in many forms
Get introduced to the concept of polymorphism and abstraction.
Lesson 6: Handling & Interface
Learn the concept of file handling and interfaces.
Module 3
Lesson 1: Practice Free Response Question 1
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about classes.
Lesson 2: Practice Free Response Question 2
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about objects.
Lesson 3: Practice Free Response Question 3
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about methods.
Lesson 4: Practice Free Response Question 4
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions of complex type.
Lesson 5: Practice Free Response Question 5
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions of complex type.
Lesson 6: Practice Free Response Question 6
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions of complex type.
Module 4
Lesson 1: Introduction to arrays
Get introduced to arrays, declare an array, access its elements, and perform operations.
Lesson 2: Kadanes algorithm
Learn about the Kadane algorithm and how to use it to find the maximum array sum and its applications.
Lesson 3: Introduction to 2-dimensional arrays
Get introduced to the concept of 2-Dimensional arrays.
Lesson 4: Problems on 2-dimensional arrays
Practice problems based on 2-Dimensional arrays.
Lesson 5: Introduction to array list
Get introduced to the concept of arraylist.
Lesson 6: Problems on array list
Practice problems related to arraylist.
Module 5
Lesson 1: Call me recursion
Learn the basic concepts of recursion, how to use recursion, base case and recursive calls.
Lesson 2: Types of recursion
Learn about types of recursion, their respective time complexities and how to use them.
Lesson 3: Tower of Hanoi
Get introduced to the classic recursion problem name Tower of Hanoi.
Lesson 4: Recursion in arrays
Learn how to use and solve recursion in arrays.
Lesson 5: Recursion in arraylist
Learn how to use and solve recursion in arraylist.
Lesson 6: Brainstorm
Solve some tricky recursive functions and analyse those functions.
Module 6
Lesson 1: Introduction to binary search
Get introduced to the binary search algorithms using iteration & recursion both.
Lesson 2: Introduction to bubble sort
Get introduced to sorting algorithms using iteration & recursion both.
Lesson 3: Introduction to selection sort
Learn about selection sort algorithms using iteration & recursion both.
Lesson 4: Introduction to insertion sort
Get introduced to the insertion sort algorithms using iteration & recursion both.
Lesson 5: Introduction to quick sort
Learn about the quick sort algorithms using iteration & recursion both.
Lesson 6: Introduction to serge sort
Get introduced to the merge sort algorithms using iteration & recursion both.
Module 7
Lesson 1: Introduction to Strings
Learn about the basics of strings in Python. Also, learn some basic operations on strings in Java.
Lesson 2: String methods
Get introduced to the basics of strings in Java. Also, learn about operations on strings in Python and string methods.
Lesson 3: String game
Learn counting the frequency of each character in the string and related programs.
Lesson 4: Previous years problem discussion I
Discuss and practice previous year’s AP Computer Science A questions on strings.
Lesson 5: String algorithms
Get introduced to KMP & Rabin Karp algorithm to the students.
Lesson 6: Previous years problem discussion II
Discuss and practice previous year’s AP Computer Science A questions on strings.
Module 8
Lesson 1: PQ FRQ 1
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about 1-Dimensional arrays.
Lesson 2: PQ FRQ 2
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about 2-Dimensional arrays.
Lesson 3: PQ FRQ 3
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about arraylist.
Lesson 4: PQ FRQ 4
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about recursion using 1-Dimensional arrays.
Lesson 5: PQ FRQ 5
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about recursion using 2-Dimensional arrays.
Lesson 6: PQ FRQ 6
Solve previously asked Free Response Questions about recursion using arraylist.
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The AP Computer Science A course at Codingal has helped me understand coding through exploring concepts of OOPs in Java, data structures and algorithms.
I went through multiple practice questions. The AP Computer Science A course introduced me to Java programming concepts including arrays, recursion and strings.
My son is preparing for college. This course has helped him test his programming knowledge. The Course challenge can really help your child understand what they need to review.
My daughter got familiar with the concepts of Java programming. This course is best suited for my child as the school she attends does not provide a similar class.
In AP Computer Science A, you will learn the fundamentals of java programming language, data structures and algorithms, strings and arrays and object-oriented programming.
AP Computer Science A is an introductory course for all students. Any high school student with basic understanding of Computer Science can enrol for this course.
Our coding courses for kids and teens have been developed so that a complete beginner can follow along without any trouble. With technology increasingly prevalent across so many industries, even basic coding knowledge can help kids and teens regardless of the career they ultimately decide to pursue.
AP computer science A is considered easy. If you have a previous understanding of programming it will be easier for you to learn AP computer science A.
AP Computer Science A is the equivalent of a first-semester college-level computer science course. Students with no prior computer science experience can do well in AP Computer Science A, which focuses on computing skills related to Java programming.
The AP Computer Science Principles does not have a fixed programming language; students are expected to understand programming concepts and algorithms using pseudocode and flowcharts. Teachers can use specific programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ as examples, but they are not required for the written portion of the exam. On the other hand, AP Computer Science A focuses more on programming. Object-oriented programming is stressed, and students learn using Java as a programming language. Students must be comfortable with Java syntax, libraries, and structures for the exam.
There is no prerequisite for AP Computer Science A. If you are in high school and have basic knowledge of programming, you can take AP Computer Science A course.
If you want to pursue Computer Science and start earning college credit in high school, you should take AP Computer Science A. It will help you gain insight into coding by using Java and explore topics like modularity, variables, arrays, and the impact of computing.
AP Computer Science A is entirely focused on Java programming. If you plan to study computer science at university, taking AP computer science A will be worth it as it will help you gain knowledge about actual programming.
The AP Computer Science A course and exam entirely focuses on Java.
AP Computer Science A focus on object-oriented programming and tests students on their knowledge of Java. Whereas AP Computer Science AB is a discontinued course.
AP Computer Science A will take you around a half year to complete the course.
No. In AP Computer Science A python is not covered. AP Computer Science A focuses on Java programming.
AP Computer Science principle is comparatively easy to AP Computer Science A as those with no coding experience can learn AP Computer Science principle.
If you are new to programming and Computer Science you should take AP CSP. If you want to pursue Computer Science in college you should take AP CSA as it focuses on Java and object-oriented programming.
You can self-study for AP CS A if you are comfortable with programming but if you are someone who is new to programming we recommend taking an online course.
You can get a 5 on AP CS A by staying up to date with the resources, and practicing the previous year’s questions. You can take an online course at Codingal to get the best guidance and study material.
AP Computer Science principle is considered as the easiest AP course based on the students rating.
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