Results of Feedback

The AP CS A Development Committee takes feedback seriously

Multiple responses possible:

• Course Description adjusted regularly

  • Provides main statement regarding course content
  • Reflects ongoing evolution of college courses
  • Changes announced in advance, so teachers know what to expect for the next exam
  • Reworking of current Course Description possible next year for 2014-2015 exam

• Resources support in-class teaching

  • GridWorld case study used since 2008 to highlight OO design, problem solving
  • Movement toward smaller, more flexible labs
  • Recent Curriculum Module on Recursion
  • Chief Reader reports/commentary on each exam

• Teacher Training Opportunities

  • Teacher workshops and summer institutes
  • Conferences (e.g., AP, SIGCSE, CCSC, CSTA)

created 18 January 2013 last revised 25 February 2012

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