$27
weeklyor $269 for 10 classes
AP Computer Science Principles
New class
Ages 14-18
Live Group Course
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(1,799 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
2-6 learners per class
60 min
What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
This course introduces students to the core principles of computer science through real-world programming and problem-solving using Python. Designed to meet the requirements of the College Board’s AP Computer Science Principles curriculum, the class blends theory and practice in a highly interactive, project-based format. Students will explore topics like how data is represented in binary, how the internet functions, and how algorithms are designed. They will write Python code from the ground up, building their skills with inputs, conditionals, loops, lists, and functions. Alongside technical instruction, the course also delves into cybersecurity, ethical computing, and the social impact of technology. Each lesson includes guided demonstrations, hands-on labs, and collaborative challenges to solidify understanding. In the final part of the course, students will plan and develop their official AP Create Performance Task project, receiving feedback along the way. The class wraps up with a thorough review to build confidence before the exam. Whether a student is new to coding or already curious about tech, this course provides a supportive environment to grow as a computational thinker and problem-solver.
Learning Goals
Develop and present a fully functional coding project that meets the AP Create Performance Task criteria, including abstraction and algorithm use.Gain proficiency in Python programming by building programs with inputs, conditionals, loops, lists, and functions.Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Representing Digital Information
• Understand binary, bits, and bytes
• Learn about ASCII, Unicode, and image encoding
• Explore abstraction and data representation 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Internet and Networking
• Study how the internet works (IP, DNS, TCP/IP)
• Learn about packets, routing, latency, and redundancy
• Introduction to cybersecurity and encryption 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction to Programming
• Set up programming environment (Python)
• Learn variables, inputs, outputs, and basic syntax
• Experiment with sequencing and simple code structures 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Conditionals and Functions
• Use if/else statements and logical expressions
• Write and call functions
• Understand and apply abstraction in code 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
None - beginner class
Supply List
Technical Requirements: PC (Windows 10) or Mac (macOS 10.13) with at least a 2GHz processor and 2GB of RAM (4GB of RAM is recommended). No Chromebooks!!! Broadband internet with at least 1.8Mbps download and 900Kbps upload speeds. Please make sure to remove your firewall if any Webcam - Either external or built-in (many laptops have an integrated camera). Microphone and Speakers - We recommend headphones with an integrated microphone
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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