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AP Computer Science A Course Home Page
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AP Computer Science A Information
 AP Computer Science Course Description (.pdf/1.5MB)
AP Computer Science Teacher's Guide (.pdf/2.0MB) New!
2007-2008 AP Computer Science A Exam Appendix Quick Reference (.pdf/104KB) New!
AP Computer Science Development Committee
AP Computer Science A Course Perspective
Sample Syllabi
Important Note: AP Course Audit Syllabus Submission for AP Computer Science New!
Exam Information
The AP Computer Science A Exam
Free AP Computer Science A Practice Exam New!
Exam Tips: AP Computer Science A and AB
Reference Materials for the AP Computer Science A Exam 2007-2008 (.pdf/104KB) New!
GridWorld Case Study (2008 AP Computer Science Exams) New!
Announcement
Important Announcement about AP Computer Science AB
Teaching Resource Materials
Teaching Tips and Strategies
Sharing Strategies for Teaching AP CS
Nifty Assignments
Curriculum Modules New!
Flocking Birds Project
Flocking Birds Program Files
Gradebook Project
Gradebook Program Files
An Introduction to Polymorphism in Java
Inheritance and Polymorphism with Sudoku
Inheritance and Polymorphism with Sudoku Program Files
College Board Products
CB Store: Products for AP Computer Science
Teachers' Resource Reviews
There are currently more than 100 reviews of computer science resources, including textbooks, Web sites, software, multimedia CD-Roms, and more, in Teachers' Resources area. Each review describes the resource and suggests ways it might be used in the classroom. New reviews are added regularly, so check back often!
Teachers' Resources
Feature Articles
Current Events in the Computer Science Classroom New!
Creating Sudoku: A First Look at Extending GridWorld
The Model-View-Controller Pattern
Ethical Issues: Internet Content Providers and Internet Service Providers
Taking the AP Computer Science Exams: A Letter to Students
Attracting Students to Computer Science
Teaching with Tiger: Using Java 5.0 Features in AP Computer Science Courses
Securing Resources for Your Program Through Partnerships
CS&IT Symposium Shows What's New in Computer Science
Java as a Pre-AP Strategy in Computer Science
Java 1.5: Where Does It Fit into AP Computer Science?
eXtreme Programming
APCS: Role-Playing in the Classroom
A First Timer's Experience at SIGCSE
The 'Write' Tool for Introductory Computer Science Courses
Supporting Girls in CS by Programming with Graphics
And On to Java
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AP Computer Science EDG
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AP Computer Science Newsletter
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Computer Science A & AB: Related Web Sites
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