⏰ Course Pacing: Where Students Should Be
The AP exam is just around the corner! The remainder of April should be utilized for completing the Create Performance Task (Unit 16) and preparing for the AP Exam (Unit 17). Remember to reserve at least 9 classroom hours to conduct the Create Performance Task. If your classes are running behind, consider assigning some of the exercises from Unit 17 for homework.
View the syllabi here:
AP CSP in Python
AP CSP in JavaScript
AP CSP: Cybersecurity
📅 Wrapping Up AP CSP and Course Deadlines
To effectively conclude the AP CSP course, here's our recommended schedule for the final weeks as well as the deadlines that are coming up.
April
- Unit 16: Create Performance Task
- Unit 17: AP Exam Review
- April 30th, 11:59 p.m. ET: Submit Create Performance Tasks
May
- May 15th, 12:00 p.m. Local Time: AP CSP Exam
- Unit 18: Creative Development (optional, not required for the exam)
June
- Unit 18: Creative Development (continued)
- Supplementary Units
If your classes are running behind, consider assigning some of the exercises from Unit 17: Review for the AP Exam for homework. You can learn more about the upcoming deadlines on the College Board’s Annual Calendar and Deadlines page.
💻 AP CSP Exam Resources
Given that we’re now in April and the deadlines for the Create Task and exam are approaching, we wanted to remind you of the resources we are providing to support you and your students. In line with the changes made by the College Board for the Create Performance Task and Exam format, we’ve updated our AP CSP course content, provided tips for students to complete their Create Tasks, and hosted webinars full of relevant information for the Create Task and exam. Visit the links below to learn more!
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Take care,
Alex Nunez
Curriculum Developer, CodeHS
