I have taught computer science (and related fields, like robotics) and physics for over 10 years in various settings, including science museums, private tutoring, and traditional classrooms.
This bundle includes three activities to help reinforce the concept and code covered in AP® CSA Unit 1 on Primitive Types. Each activity should take one 45-50 minute class period, or can be assigned as homework. These activities are a great supplement to your regular classwork and assignments. BONUS: Primitive Types Vocabulary, only available with the bundle! 38 terms and definitions, with a link to a Quizlet study set. Also included is a cheat sheet of newly introduced code, with examples. AP®
Challenge your students to practice using primitive data types, mathematical expressions, and assignment statements as they print tables of values for several polynomials. This assignment is aligned with Unit 1: Primitive Types of AP® Computer Science A. In this assignment, students are provided four different polynomials. For each polynomial, they must calculate the values by hand and come up with a Java expression to represent each polynomial on a planning worksheet. Then students must impleme
9th - 12th
Algebra, Computer Science - Technology, Other (Science)
Give your students plenty of practice debugging primitive types in Java! This assignment is aligned with Unit 1: Primitive Types of AP® Computer Science A. In this assignment, students are provided a Java program to divide integers and display the quotient as a decimal and a nicely formatted fraction or mixed number. The code compiles, but shows some incorrect answers. Students must debug the program, and answer questions about the program. This program makes heavy use of mod, compound assignmen
I have taught computer science (and related fields, like robotics) and physics for over 10 years in various settings, including science museums, private tutoring, and traditional classrooms.
Teaching style
I believe in giving students just enough background to figure things out for themselves, and that success comes from plenty of PRACTICE and making mistakes!
My own education history
My undergraduate degree is in Physics and Astronomy, and my Graduate Diploma is in Science Communication.
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