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Ace the AP Computer Science Exam for High Schoolers

Delve into AP Computer Science A fundamentals, gain hands-on Java coding practice, and test your knowledge with practice exams. No background needed—boost your confidence and skills!

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn some of the basic building blocks of computer science
Explore Java syntax and get your hands dirty writing code
Solve real problems with interactive coding projects
Understand how the exam is structured and scored
Navigate the exam confidently with three in-browser practice tests

Learning Roadmap

189 Lessons24 Quizzes3 Assessments5 Challenges

Understanding the AP CS A

Get familiar with AP Computer Science A, focusing on Java programming, problem-solving, and algorithm development.

What Is This Course About?

Test Preparation Guidelines

Unpack the core of AP Computer Science exam structure, scoring, and key computational practices.

Exam Overview

Test Structure

Scoring Guidelines

Before We Begin

2 Lessons

Explore the fundamentals of computers, hardware, software, and Java programming essentials.

Introduction to Java

8 Lessons

Enhance your skills in writing basic Java programs, printing styles, and effective commenting.

Unit 1: Primitive Types

16 Lessons

Dig deeper into Java variable types, operators, type casting, and practical applications.

Unit 2-1: Using Objects

8 Lessons

Investigate Java classes, objects, constructors, and methods to effectively utilize object-oriented programming.

Unit 2-2: Java Strings

11 Lessons

Master Java Strings by exploring their properties, methods, and avoiding common pitfalls.

Unit 2-3: Java Math and Wrapper Classes

11 Lessons

Get familiar with Java's Math class, wrapper classes, and key mathematical computations.

Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements

14 Lessons

Solve challenges with Boolean expressions and conditional statements to optimize decision-making in algorithms.

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Unit 4: Iteration

12 Lessons

Examine iteration concepts in programming, focusing on loops, nested loops, string traversal, and common pitfalls.

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Project I: Guess the Right Number

4 Lessons

Apply your skills to create a number-guessing game using iterations and conditional statements.

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Unit 5: Writing Classes

14 Lessons

Deepen your knowledge of creating, structuring, and managing Java classes, constructors, and methods.

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Unit 6: Arrays

9 Lessons

Tackle arrays, creation, traversal, enhanced for loops, common mistakes, and functions like Max.

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Unit 7-1: ArrayList

10 Lessons

Practice using ArrayLists to manage data collections and perform tasks like removing duplicates.

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Unit 7-2: Searching and Sorting Algorithms

7 Lessons

Learn how to use searching and sorting algorithms, and tackle ethical data concerns.

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Unit 8: 2D Arrays

9 Lessons

Solve 2D arrays challenges: mirror and multiply arrays, avoid common mistakes.

17.

Project II: Tic-Tac-Toe

7 Lessons

Work your way through building a Tic-Tac-Toe game with Java and user inputs.

18.

Project III: Amazon's Top 50 Bestselling Books Dataset

4 Lessons

Apply your skills to analyzing Amazon's Top 50 bestselling books with coding tasks.

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Unit 9-1: Inheritance

8 Lessons

Dig into inheritance principles, superclass-subclass relations, constructors, types, and banking app design.

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Unit 9-2: Polymorphism

8 Lessons

Follow polymorphism principles in Java to enhance code flexibility and reusability.

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Unit 9-3: Abstract Classes and Interfaces

4 Lessons

Practice using abstract classes and interfaces to enhance Java code flexibility and organization.

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Unit 10: Recursion

9 Lessons

Try out recursive techniques with practical examples, including factorials, Fibonacci, merge sort, and binary search.

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Project IV: Doctor on Call

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of managing a hospital system through structured coding tasks and role-specific functionalities.

24.

Java Tools and Tips

3 Lessons

Go hands-on with essential Java debugging, best coding practices, and Javadoc documentation.

25.

Wrapping Up

2 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of key Java methods, concepts, and exam-focused practice.

AP CS A Practice Exam 1

Assessment

AP CS A Practice Exam 2

Assessment

AP CS A Practice Exam 3

Assessment

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Developed by MAANG Engineers

Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Welcome to your one stop shop to acing your AP Computer Science A examination. This course is a comprehensive run-through of everything you need to know to fly through your exam with confidence. With no background knowledge required, you'll learn the fundamentals of computer programming, you'll get hands-on practice coding in Java, and you'll learn real software development skills that will last you a lifetime. You'll also get the chance to test your knowledge with 3 practice exams inside your browser. Your friends will be jealous. Your life will be changed. Buckle in.

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