How to Prepare for the APCSP Classroom

Throughout the year, we will be creating our Performance Task for College Board, which will be worth 30% of our grade on the AP exam. This will be due on the day of the AP exam, which is also when we will take the MCQ.

Performance Task

My current outline for the performance task: Outline

  • I will review the past examples from College Board. Looking at both good and bad examples may inform me what to strive for and what to avoid in order to succeed.
  • I will constantly be reviewing the instructions AND the scoring guidelines as I make progress to make sure I am meeting all the requirements.
  • I will create a checklist of what I need to accomplish, making sure I have all the requirements, and making sure I do not fall behind.
  • I will cite my sources. As I’m not very experienced in coding, I’m sure I will be taking inspiration from other code at some point, so I will make sure to give credit to the original creators.
  • I will make comments in my code as I work. It is good to do this while I go instead of all at the end, because then I will know precisely what that section’s purpose is

AP Exam MCQ

  • I will take notes every week in class on what I’ve learned and accomplished.
  • I will watch the College Board and Khan Academy videos to learn and expand my knowledge on the topics.
  • I will utilize the quizzes and practice tests to get the maximum amount of practice I can. I will also complete test corrections to learn how to correct my mistakes. I will time my practice tests to help with my work pacing.