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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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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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Course Overview

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. Y...Show More
Welcome to your one stop shop to acing your AP Computer Science A examination. This course is a comprehensive run-through of eve...Show More

What You'll Learn

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
Learn some of the basic building blocks of computer science

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Course Content

1.

Understanding the AP CS A

1 Lessons

Get familiar with AP Computer Science A, focusing on Java programming, problem-solving, and algorithm development.
What Is This Course About?

2.

Test Preparation Guidelines

3 Lessons

Unpack the core of AP Computer Science exam structure, scoring, and key computational practices.
Exam Overview
Test Structure
Scoring Guidelines

3.

Before We Begin

2 Lessons

Explore the fundamentals of computers, hardware, software, and Java programming essentials.
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Programming

6.

Unit 2-1: Using Objects

8 Lessons

Investigate Java classes, objects, constructors, and methods to effectively utilize object-oriented programming.
Introduction to Classes
Objects: Instances of Classes
Constructors
Methods
Parameters and Return Types in Methods
Different Classifications of Methods
Look Back: Using Objects
Quiz Yourself on Objects

11.

Project I: Guess the Right Number

4 Lessons

Apply your skills to create a number-guessing game using iterations and conditional statements.
Getting Started
The Game Logic
Time to Code
Solution Review

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.
Getting Started
Reading the Dataset
Time To Code
Solution Review

21.

Unit 9-3: Abstract Classes and Interfaces

4 Lessons

Practice using abstract classes and interfaces to enhance Java code flexibility and organization.
Abstraction in Java
Interfaces in Java
Look Back: Abstract Classes and Interfaces
Quiz Yourself on Abstraction and Interfaces

23.

Project IV: Doctor on Call

5 Lessons

Unpack the core of managing a hospital system through structured coding tasks and role-specific functionalities.
Getting Started
Time To Code: Task I to Task V
Time To Code: Task VI to Task IX
Solution Review: Task I to Task V
Solution Review: Task VI to Task IX

24.

Java Tools and Tips

3 Lessons

Go hands-on with essential Java debugging, best coding practices, and Javadoc documentation.
Debugging in Java
Best Java Coding Practices
Javadoc

25.

Wrapping Up

2 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of key Java methods, concepts, and exam-focused practice.
Appendix: Java Quick Reference
Conclusion

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