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AP Computer Science A

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Future AP Computer Science A Revisions

We’re revising AP Computer Science A to align with current introductory college programming courses. These revisions will launch in the 2025-26 school year and will not impact the May 2025 exam.

Curricula from College Board–Endorsed Providers

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Whether you’re teaching in person or online, these free, flexible online resources can keep your class on pace throughout the year.

Additional Resources for AP Computer Science A

The resources below can supplement your AP CSA instruction. Please note that some of these resources may not have been endorsed by College Board.

For the resources that have not been endorsed, College Board makes no warranty, express or implied, that the resources are accurate or the use of such resources will accomplish the intended result.

Course Resources

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Recruitment Toolkit

Use the resources in this toolkit to recruit students in your school for the AP Computer Science A course.

Special Focus Materials

GridWorld Resources

From Your AP Colleagues

Pedagogy

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Strategies for Teaching AP Computer Science

More than 20 activities and lessons for teaching computer science.

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Team Problems in Computer Science

Problems intended to be worked on by teams in class.

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Ethical Use of the Computer

Three lessons that promote discussion of computer ethics and unethical practices that involve technology.

Inheritance and Polymorphism Teaching Units

Web Resources

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Online Resources Recommended by AP Teachers

A list of online resources recommended by your fellow AP Computer Science A teachers.

CS Education Week

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How to Attract Students to Computer Science

How one teacher uses school events, counselors, and fellow teachers to attract students to computer science courses.

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Current Events in the Computer Science Classroom

Ideas for using current events in discussions of how computer science is applied in daily life.

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Ethical Issues: Internet Content Providers and Internet Service Providers

Background on ethical issues, and activities that illustrate these issues.

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Writing Code on the AP Computer Science Exams: Important Advice for Students

A great overview of how to write code clearly on the exam in order to avoid deductions

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Securing Resources for Your Program Through Partnerships

Advice from a school that has used partnerships with local businesses to support their computer science program.