AP Computer Science AB Course Information
Note: AP Computer Science AB was discontinued following the May 2009 exam administration. The resources on this page will remain available for computer science teachers until December 15, 2009.
- Important Announcement about AP Computer Science AB
- AP Computer Science Course Description (.pdf/1.6MB)
- AP Computer Science Teacher's Guide (.pdf/2.0MB)
- Sample Syllabus 1
- Sample Syllabus 2
- Sample Syllabus 3
- Sample Syllabus 4
- AP Computer Science FAQs
- AP Computer Science Development Committee
- AP Computer Science Newsletter
- AP Computer Science AB Course Perspective
Exam Information and Resources
- AP Computer Science AB Exam Information
- Free AP Computer Science Practice Exam
- AP Computer Science AB Exam Appendix Quick Reference 2008-2009 (.pdf/149K) Revised 09/2008
- AP Computer Science AB Exam Appendix Quick Reference 2007-2008 (.pdf/149K)
- GridWorld Case Study (2008 AP Computer Science Exams)
Classroom Instruction and Resources
Special Focus Materials
Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies
- Sharing Strategies for Teaching AP CS
- Team Problems in Computer Science
- Teaching Tips and Strategies
- Nifty Assignments
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Pre-AP Strategies
Reviews of Teaching Resources
There are currently more than 250 reviews of Computer Science resources, including textbooks, Web sites, software, multimedia CD-Roms, and more, in the 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!
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