Computer Science "A"


Unit1: Introduction to Tools and Resources

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- Calculator Project
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- TTT, RPS, Higher Lower
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- Table
- Translator
- JavaScript API
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Unit2: Java Mini-labs

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Unit3: Individual/Team Projects and N@tM

This Units requirement is to to build individual development skills and a Team Frontend and Backend project in Java. By the end of this unit students will be aware of all the College Board Units and FRQ types. Student will participate in live grading of peers work. Fastpages Blogs and Jupyter Notebooks are required for all individuals. By the end of this section you should have examples, study materials, and code that show a great deal of effort, understanding, and competency.

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Unit4: College Board Teaching and Study

This period will complete formal teaching and grading on the basics of the 10 units. Also, there will be a tech talk and homework on each FRQ type customized for Team PBL idea.

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Unit5: Passion Projects

Objective of these weeks is to explore and create ideas and concepts for a Team two trimester project. Adding frontend and creativity while using APIs/Databases. This should be a project of personal and team interest. Team projects that are most liked by Teachers and Students will be continued in Trimester 3.

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Unit6: Creative Development and N@tM

This will be most creative portion of year for CSA students. Each person within "Student Teams" will have their own specialty within their student project that shows Full Stack competency, requiring Java as backend. Intentions for this period is to have a free and creative period, driven by your Issues and Scrum Board. Student should be able to talk about design, do fe/be coding, addd database features and perform weekly live reviews.

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Unit7: Data Structures

A focus Data Structures that relate to the AP exam. A key requirement is to make your own Algo Rythmic sorting video. The theme is produce work that can be used to help you pass the AP Exam and improve your Passion Project. Each student must cover key concepts from one of the Four AP FRQ types, contain a key Data Structure, and utilize sorting. These requirements are fairly generic and could complement any project.

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Unit8: AP Weeks

Student will lead several study sessions (20 minute test, follow by review) the week before the exam. In any break in study, students will transition activities to a final project.

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Unit9: Final Project and N@tM

Wrap up your preferred project. There will be an opportunity to contribute and be published to the NightHawk Coding Society library. If your project is selected, then you will receive a high 'A' on final.

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