AP Computer Science-A Daily Lessons - syllabus

Solder
Homework: make a quiz about the Random number generator soldering project.

Work with Python materials for Reeborg's World and MESA

Work with Python materials for Reeborg's World and MESA

Look over Python materials for Reeborg's World and MESA

Michael, take the 4th quarter exam!

Post work into OneNote.

1. 4th quarter exam
2. put your Scary Creature code (all but the Tester class) into OneNote

HW#34: complete CodeHS review clever.com

4th quarter exams will be on Friday. Questions will come from CodeHS Review Classes, Data Structures, Searching and Sorting Due 5/21

1. Review for 4th quarter exam tomorrow

1. Review for 4th quarter exam Friday
2. Some questions will be about Insect, Spider, Monster, Alien and Vampire. You can print and use your code if you get it printed and approved ahead of time.

1. Go over the AP CS exam format, tips, and guidelines.
2. Java subset
3. Quick reference guide
4. Review 2d arrays and 4th q exam problems

1. Complete the abstract Insect class that includes a latinName, numberOfLegs, numberOfWings, toString, equals method and abstract eat method. Demonstrate a spider that is an insect and can frighten.

1. Inheritance: predict what this polymorphic code should do, then test it and check your answers. Enhance the monster classes to frighten. (Monster, Alien, Vampire, Tester)
2. Create typed arraylists. Add an Insect and Spider class with an Interface called ScaryCreatures. A spider is scary, but a bug is not, so not all Insects can frighten.

• Cast between types, use polymorphic code

HW#33: Log in through clever.com. Finish through CodeHS Data Structures. TAKE GOOD NOTES! 

due date 5/14. Drop dead date 5/18 In order to get homework points you have to JOIN the codehs class

1. Fire drill.
2. Plan and generalize a solution:
   1. Code an "X" across a square picture
   2. Copy the top x lines from the top to the bottom of a picture
3. Copy the code to do the Inheritance: predict what this polymorphic code should do, then test it and check your answers. Enhance the monster classes to frighten. (Monster, Alien, Vampire, Tester)

• Sketch specific solutions in order to create general ones.

1. Quiz on picture lab and Java review
2. Go over extra Picture Lab methods.

• Analzye and code 2d transformations

What does this do to int[]a?

int half = a.length/2;
for(int i=0;i<=half;i++)
a[half+i]=a[i];

1. Finish routines and OneNote for Picture Lab
2. Work on CodeHS reviews through data structures.

• Use Color objects and different loops

What does this do to int[]a?

int half = a.length/2;
for(int i=0;i<half;i++)
a[half+i]=a[half-i];

1. Review Picture Lab code
2. Quiz on picture lab and CodeHS review will be Wednesday

• Access and modify sections of 2d arrays

1. There will be a quiz on Monday based on the Picture lab and the questions in CodeHS AP Review sections: Basic Java, Methods,  Classes and object oriented. TAKE NOTES! 

• Review Java basics, methods and classes 

HW#32(cont.): Log in through clever.com. Finish through CodeHS AP review classes and object oriented. TAKE NOTES! 

due date 5/7. Drop dead date 5/11 Homework

1. Work on completing the methods in the Picture Lab class in your Picture Lab section of One note and paste screenshots of results on your Picture Lab page 

• Maniuplate objects in 2d arrays

1. In order to get homework points you have to JOIN the codehs class
2. The basics of throw/catch. Recognize ArithmeticException, NullPointerException, ArrayIndexOutofBoundsException, IllegalArgumentException.
3. Crash the program every way possible.
4. Extra: Learn about trying "dangerous" code and catching exceptions with 5 basic guidelines.

• Learn to code for errors.

The rest of this week's activities will be in OneNote

1. Java flashcards. Anybody want a set?
2. Do the Java code review for points (if you miss class, or want to improve your grade, go to quizizz and join class 217125 by 5/2)
3. Finish the methods from Thursday's planning session for the Picture class. (only blue, negate, greyscale and prisoner)
4. Continue to work on the Picture Lab

• Modify pictures with code
• Use inheritance

1. Homework notes due.
2. Java code review
3. Create the methods from Thursday's planning session for the Picture class.
4. Continue to work on the Picture Lab

• Modify pictures with code
• Use inheritance

HW#32: Log in through clever.com do CodeHS AP Java review parts 4-5 - take notes

due date 5/7. Drop dead date 5/11

1. Use an AP Java Review book and identify areas of

• Identify areas of expertise and weak areas

HW#31: Log in through clever.com do CodeHS AP Java review parts 1-3 - take notes

due date 4/30. Drop dead date 5/10

1. Do the prisoner in bars: notes and powerpoint
2. Write out code for Picture class

• Manipulate arrays of pixels

1. Look at CodeHS AP Java review
2. Work on the Picture Lab

• Iterate a 2d array to gather or change information

1. Review the last part of the worksheet in OneNote on 2d arrays and loops.
2. Work on the Picture Lab together. Find darkest, and lightest Colors of a whole picture and each quadrant.

• Code with color objects.
• Scan a 2d array

1. Review the worksheet in OneNote on 2d arrays and loops.
2. Work on the Picture Lab together. Set up the project and explore pictures. pixLab - student works in Dr. Java.

• Access color, pixel and picture objects

1. Review 2-d array problems in CodingBat
2. Do the worksheet in Edhesive on 2d arrays and loops. (in OneNote)
3. Look at the Picture Lab
4. Copy the picture lab files to your H drive from Handout and

• Code pixels in a 2d array

HW #30: Complete Edhesive Lesson 21 Tracing Code

due date 4/23. Drop dead date 4/27

1. Review sumHeights, sumHeights2, scoresIncreasing
2. Plan a 2-d array problem: generate a random tic tac to board and determine if there is a winner.
3. Do the 2-d array problems in CodingBat

• Code with 2-d arrays

1. Finish Edhesive lesson 8-19 on 2 dimensional arrays. We will discuss these and do some 2-d array coding in class tomorrow 

2. Do CodingBat AP exercises sumHeights and sumHeights2. We'll also go over these and the other 2 codingBat from last week in class tomorrow 

• Perform operations on 2d arrays

1. Any questions about the review?
2. Quiz 4
3. Continue work on Edhesive 8-19 on 2 dimensional arrays

• Desmonstrate understand of class structure and search/sort algorithms

1. Do a review for tomorrow's quiz for points TODAY. When you finish, check your answers.
2. Start Edhesive lesson 8-19 on 2 dimensional arrays

• Use code to create 2 dimensional arrays

1. Get ready for Quiz 4 on Tuesday (part 2)
2. Do CodingBat AP questions: scoresIncreasing and scoresIncreasing
3. Complete Edhesive lesson on Merge Sort 7-18

• Complete searching and sorting routines

HW #29: Complete Edhesive Lesson 17 Binary Search.

due 4/16 drop dead date 4/20

1. Discuss comparisons of sorts
2. Review Quiz 3, Get ready for Quiz 4 on Tuesday (part 1)
3. Work on Edhesive lesson on Merge Sort 7-18

• Implement merge sort algorithm, compare different sort advantages on different data sets.

1. Do the worksheet on Comparing searches and sorts in OneNote in Edhesive Term 2

• Compare sort efficiencies 

1. Learn about and look at the Merge Sort routine together.
2. Work on Edhesive Lesson 18 Merge Sort. (or take the quiz if you missed it)

• Compare different sorts
• Describe Merge sort pseudocode

1. Binary search worksheet.
2. Develop the binary search algorithm.
3. Compare kinds of searching and sorting routines: linear search, binary search, selection sort, insertion sort & lists

• Develop binary search psuedocode
• Step through a binary search
• Compare searches

1. Quiz 3 (10 questions) in term 2 Unit 7 lesson 14.
2. Complete GameWheel.

• Review class structure

HW #28: Complete Edhesive Lesson 16 Insertion Sort.

due 4/9 drop dead date 4/13

1. Act out insertion and selection sorts
2. Work on GameWheel main program.
3. Quiz tomorrow.

• walk through code
• complete main method

1. Watch how Insertion Sort works. How can you tell when Insertion or Selection sort are complete?
2. Review Arrays and recursion worksheets. Prepare for Quiz Friday. Practice writing out steps in problem solving
3. Complete GameWheel by Friday. Here are hints.

• translate pseudocode to code
• trace code

1. Do some array review problems together
2. Go over GameWheel together with alternate algorithms. (submissions don't look very promising.)
3. Complete the arrays and recursion worksheets. Take home if needed to review together when we return.

• Review arrays and array methods

HW#27: Complete Edhesive Lesson 15 Selection Sort including the Coding Activity.

Due 4/4 Drop dead date 4/6

1. Complete OneNote planning sheet with pseudocode for GameWheel in Edhesive Term 2 for due today.
2. Submit code in Edhesive for GameWheel to scramble the wheel.

• Plan a strategy in pseudocode after studying supporting class structure and then code.

1. Analyze the GameWheel in OneNote
2. Create a solution.

• Implement selection sort code
• Create a random sorting routine.

1. Preview selection sort.
2. Preview the PrizeCard class and start the GameWheel.

• Describe the algorithm for selection sort.
• Convert word problems into code

1. Complete Term 2 Lesson 14 coding activity.

• Convert word problems into code

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HW#26: Complete Edhesive Lesson 14 Linear Search including the Coding Activity.

due 3/26. Drop dead date 3/29

1. Preview the linear search coding activity, ppt and activity

• Search a collection

1. Review class structure from quiz and Ultimate Frisbee

• Create complete class structures

1. Quiz on class design with compareTo and toString.
2. Continue the Elevens Lab.

• Demonstrate class completion code

1. Quiz review using the Die class
2. Continue the Elevens Lab.

• Demonstrate class completion code

1. Work on the Elevens Lab. Complete Activities 1 and 2 in OneNote and at least start Activity 3.
2. Quiz tomorrow on compareTo methods and a class similar to Card class.

• Complete code for Ap Collegeboard lab

1. Review the Card class. You MUST be able to do this for the quiz.
2. Work on the Elevens Lab.

• Plan structure for a problem solution to a general type of problem.
• Create a collection of objects.

1. Finish translating pseudocode to code for Dashboard
2. Preview the Elevens Lab. Copy files from Handout drive.
3. Quiz coming up this Friday

• Create class objects for common items

1. Translate pseudocode to code for Dashboard comparison methods. (See OneNote Edhesive Dashboard Pseudocode in Collaboration)

• Implement code from pseudocode

1. Look at wrappers.
2. Review steps needed to solve the comparison methods in the Dashboard class.

• Make comparisons between objects of the same class

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HW #24 Complete Edhesive Lesson 11 Interfaces due 3/12

1. The specifications for CompareTo
2. Implement the Comparable interface in the Dashboad class.
3. Work on Edhesive Lesson 12

• Complete CompareTo methods.

1. Discuss interfaces and Comparable.
2. Implement the Comparable interface for the CertainDay class. Write it down and hand it in.

• Implement a comparable interface

1. Review is-a and has-a, and abstract classes.
2. Do the worksheet in OneNote on Abstraction

• Predict results of code between classes.

1. Complete Edhesive lesson 10 is-a and has-a

• Analyze relationships between classes

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HW #23 Complete Edhesive Lesson 9 Abstract Classes due 3/5

1. Quartery exam review in OneNote.

• Review for quarterly exam

1. Review Assignment #2 Boxcar together.
2. Review for quarterly exam on 3/1.

• Create collections of self-defined objects
• Review for quarterly exam

1. Review Assignments 1-3, work on Frisbee
2. Review for quarterly exam on 3/1.

• Reflect on self teaching format and content of lessons using class structure

All warmups and work will be in OneNote

Look for work in the Collaboration space on the Project Planning Page. Be sure to assign somebody to look in on the OUT SICK page each day.

1. Embezzle quickly! Here are the files: BankAcct, Checking Acct, Savings, Embezzle
2. Work with your team to plan lessons to teach this week and fill in the information in OneNote with links to your materials, who is doing what and other information.

• Tuesday: Embezzle example
• Wednesday: Assignment #1 Dashboard
• Thursday: Assignment #2 BoxCar and Freight Train
• Friday: Assignment #3: Ultimate Frisbee

HW #22 Complete Edhesive Lesson 8 Inheritance overriding due 2/26

Bunkyo visitors will be visiting the classroom on 2/23.

1. Review BankAccount requirements.
2. Plan for Embezzling on Tuesday
3. Work with your team to plan lessons to teach next week.

• Plan programs using classes and inheritance

HW#21 Finish Edhesive Lesson 6-7 Inheritance due 2/20

What will you teach next week? 3 teams plan 3 lessons.

Bunkyo visitors will be visiting the classroom on 2/23.

1. Work with your team to plan lessons to teach next week.

• Use the software design process to attack a large problem as a team

1. Run test cases for BankAccounts.
2. Plan lessons to teach next week.

• Implement subclasses and ArrayLists of objects within a class structure.

1. Review BankAccount classes, with presentation of details.
2. Create BankAcct, checking, savings and money market according to the directions and later we will do the Embezzle exercise

• Implement subclasses and ArrayLists of objects within a class structure.

1. Presentation: take notes about inheritance & do the quiz. 
2. Work on Edhesive 6-7

• Define super and subclasses.

1. Quick class vocab review
2. Quiz
3. Hand in Magpie lab papers.

• Demonstrate use of class design and NLP code

HW #20 Create 2 classes: BankAcct, and TestBankRunner according to these directions. Copy and paste your code into Onenote. Due 2/12

DROP DEAD DATE for Edhesive Lessons 5-6 is this Friday 2/9.

1. You can still get 80% if you put a good question or comment in OneNote Collaborative page on the homework about bank accounts.
2. Finish the Magpie labs.
3. Be ready for the quiz tomorrow and to hand in Magpie.

• Complete College Board provided AP labs

1. Finish Magpie Activites 3 and 4 using the student guide and writing answers in your paper packet. Hand in papers on Friday. Look up JavaDoc parts online because it doesn't work in our Dr. Java.
2. Look over the homework about making bank accounts. Put a good question or comment in OneNote Collaborative page on Bank Accounts

• Identify keywords and groups of keywords in natural language processing.
• Generate AI responses.

1. Review classes and constructors. The equals, toString methods, public, private, this, null and void,
2. Work on Magpie Activity 3.
3. Term 2 Quiz 1 coming Friday. (Magpie, classes, constructors, toString, equals, arraylists of objects and OOP vocab)

• Write constructors with logic, equals methods
• Use class vocabulary: public, private, null, void, this

1. Work together on Dashboard. (Term 2 Assignment 1)

• Write constructors to match test cases in a driver or runner program.

1. Review code for Edhesive Lesson 5 Student class.
2. Review AP methods written to solve the Time, Flight and Trip classes. (finish next week)
3. Do Magpie Labs Activity 2. Implement the existing class, Magpie2.

• Create code within class definitions.

HW #19 Complete Edhesive lessons 5 (Static) -6(AP review) beyond what is done in class. Due 2/5

DROP DEAD DATE for Edhesive Lessons 3-4 is this Friday 2/2.

1. Finish Time, Flight and Trip classes. Run the driver.
2. Magpie Labs Activity 1.

• Fill in AP question code

1. Preview the Magpie labs.
2. Work on the Time,Flight,and Trip classes
3. Add toString methods and static variables.

• Create toString methods for original classes.

1. Enjoy a relaxing day working on Edhesive lessons 5 and 6. We will work on the Time,Flight,and Trip classes tomorrow and add static variables.

• Define local, global, and static variables in classes.
• Design programs using class structure.

1. Presentation on Constructors
2. Do the worksheet on constructors and solutions (OneNote)
3. Complete the code for the Time, Flight and Trip classes.

• Define classes with constructors.
• Complete AP style free response code.

1. Preview AP style questions about classes.

• Test class methods. Create a driver file.
• Use classes in written responses.

1. Review: what is in a method?
2. Presentation: classes
3. Define properties, methods and constructors for Circle and Studentclasses.

• Define classes with properties and methods.