In Part I, students will complete 16 sessions of 90 min classes covering Object-Oriented Programming, Class Structure and Design, Arrays and Algorithms, Conditions and Logic, and Two-Dimensional Arrays. Here are the highlights: Object-Oriented Programming - Learn fundamental Java concepts, discover their identity as software engineers, and use debugging strategies and code reviews to improve their programming skills. Class Structure and Design - Students develop an understanding of data encapsulation and object-oriented design decisions. Arrays and Algorithms - Students use one-dimensional (1D) arrays to store lists of primitive values and object references. Conditions and Logic - Students improve decision-making in their programs using relational and logical operators to evaluate primitive values and object references and use the Math class to perform calculations and generate random numbers.

Part II includes another 16 sessions of 90min classes. Students will finish the entire set of content as required by College Board for AP CSA exam. Some highlights of the content include - Two-Dimensional Arrays - Students use two-dimensional (2D) arrays to expand storage and organization capabilities in their programs, static methods and the Math class, creating image filters, arrayLists and algorithms, working with strings, as well as basic natural language processing techniques.

This course offers a thorough review of all the areas required by AP CSA exam, such as data types, objects, iteration, classes, array, 2D array, inheritance, and recursion. We will also go through format and strategies for every section of the exam. Using problem samples from past AP CSA exams, students will get to enforce what they have learned and practice test strategies to achieve the best score. The course is fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP Computer Science A.

Note that this class is for students who have already learned AP CSA materials or equivalent previously. The goal is to get students familiar with AP CSA test format and have more opportunities to practice what they have learned. If you are interested in taking AP CSA classes or learning Java programming language, check out Part I and II of our AP CSA course, which are offered throughout the year.

We run this test prep class only from Jan - April each year before the May AP exams.