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AP Computer Science A

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AP resources are designed to support all students and teachers by connecting course content and skills through a wide variety of instructional materials.

Curricula from College Board–Endorsed Providers

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Additional Resources for AP Computer Science A

The resources below can supplement your AP CSA instruction. Please note that some of these resources may not have been endorsed by College Board.

For the resources that have not been endorsed, College Board makes no warranty, express or implied, that the resources are accurate or the use of such resources will accomplish the intended result.

Course Resources

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Recruitment Toolkit

Use the resources in this toolkit to recruit students in your school for the AP Computer Science A course.

From Your AP Colleagues

Web Resources

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Online Resources Recommended by AP Teachers

A list of online resources recommended by your fellow AP Computer Science A teachers.

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How one teacher uses school events, counselors, and fellow teachers to attract students to computer science courses.

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Current Events in the Computer Science Classroom

Ideas for using current events in discussions of how computer science is applied in daily life.

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Ethical Issues: Internet Content Providers and Internet Service Providers

Background on ethical issues, and activities that illustrate these issues.

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Securing Resources for Your Program Through Partnerships

Advice from a school that has used partnerships with local businesses to support their computer science program.