AP Test Prep

2008 AP® Computer Science A Free-Response Questions

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Get the code right. A detailed resource provides pupils and teachers of computer science courses with released items from the 2008 exam. Questions range from studying code in a case study to creating code to perform specific tasks. Scholars study the past questions to get an understanding of how topics might appear on their exams.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the released items as a spring board to lessons on the topics coming from the items
  • Have class members review sample responses and provide a score based upon the rubric
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals should know how to program using JAVA
Pros
  • Includes sample responses from test takers and detailed descriptions of the correct responses
  • Provides guidance to teachers on overcoming common errors
Cons
  • None