AP CS Principles Curriculum
JuiceMind's College Board Aligned AP Computer Science Principles Curriculum
Student Learning Journey
Follow the timeline of hands-on projects that build skills and engage students throughout the course.
AI-graded Create Performance Task
Students can easily complete and video-record their Create Performance Task project to conveniently submit to the College Board. Students can answer various Written-Response questions and gain personalized AI-graded feedback on their responses.
Real-world portfolio creation
Students have the opportunity to create both LinkedIn and GitHub accounts to build a marketable portfolio that they can reference for College Applications and future internships.
Python Calculator group project
Students are able to work in pairs within the same IDE to build different components of a fully functional calculator.
Design a game project
Students are able to build an animation using Python graphics that communicates an engaging story.
Curriculum Features
Everything you need to deliver an exceptional computer science education experience.
AI-graded FRQs
Time-SavingImprove AP scores by using AI to grade and give immediate feedback to students practicing Free Response Questions.
Web-based IDE
No downloads, no hassles, immediately start coding with our comprehensive development environment.
Automated Grading
Give you back hours of time with intelligent code assessment and instant feedback.
Code Comments
View and provide detailed comments and feedback on your student's code.
Plagiarism Detection
Find plagiarized responses and maintain academic integrity automatically.
Customize Your Curriculum
Edit and bring your own taste to your curriculum by changing or making new additions.
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Student EngagementKahoot-like platform for coding that features Multiple Choice, Select the error, and Fill in the Code questions.
Group Projects
Collaborative LearningStudents can collaborate on a shared IDE space to complete various coding activities.
Unplugged Activities
Hands-On LearningStep away from the screen and spark a hands-on, collaborative activity that draws every student into the conversation.
Parsons' Problems
Give students confidence by dragging and dropping code blocks to assemble the correct solution.
What Students Will Learn
A comprehensive curriculum that builds knowledge through progressive, hands-on learning experiences.
Learning Objectives
- Creative Development and programming fundamentals
- Data and Information processing
- Algorithms and Programming concepts
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Impact of Computing and digital citizenship
Teacher Resources
- College Board aligned lesson plans
- Create Performance Task guidance
- AP-style practice problems and assessments
- Student progress tracking and analytics
- Professional development and AP training
The Five Big Ideas of Computer Science
Our curriculum covers all five big ideas outlined by the College Board for AP Computer Science Principles.
Creative Development
Students learn to collaborate and create computing innovations that solve problems or express personal interests.
Data
Explore how data is collected, stored, and used to discover patterns and gain insights about the world.
Algorithms and Programming
Develop computational thinking skills through programming and algorithm design.
Computer Systems and Networks
Understand how computers work individually and when connected together in networks and the internet.
Impact of Computing
Explore the beneficial and harmful effects of computing innovations on society, economy, and culture.
Course Details
Designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing computer science curriculum.
Course Information
Standards Alignment
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Prepare your students for success on the AP CSP exam with our comprehensive, College Board aligned curriculum.