STEM & Information Technology cluster

Computer Science Pathway

Level 2. Intermediate

Computer Science Principles

Immerses students in core computer science concepts, Python coding, and essential insights into the digital world, all tailored for AP exam success.

About Course

Shape the future with computer science

In the AP Computer Science Principles course, students dive deep into the essential concepts at the heart of computer science. Through Python programming, they learn computational thinking and problem-solving, understanding the internet's structure, and analyzing the vast world of data.

The course sharpens students' skills in creating digital programs and exploring the global impact of computing technologies.

Skills

Skill-up approach

Python programming

Computational thinking

Algorithm design

Data Structures

Networks and the Internet

Collaborative work

Cryptography and Storage

Functions and Exceptions

Global Impact

Syllabus

Step-by-step to the Result

Programming with Python

Python control structures
Functions and Parameters
Basic data structures
Error handling

Project: Inventory management system

Data

Binary Numbers
Data storage, procession, and transfer
Data encryption, encoding and transformation

Project: Data encoder/decoder

Computer Systems and Networks

The internet
Fault tolerance
Parallel and distributed computing

Project: Networked information system

College Board: Create Performance Task

Project: A program demonstrating students' grasp of key programming concepts

Impact of Computing

Crowdsourcing
Legal and Ethical Concerns
Safe Computing

Project: Digital citizenship web portal

Hands-on Projects

Case-based Portfolio

"Computer Science Principles" final project

Students synthesize course concepts to build a website collaboratively, incorporating elements from each segment of their learning journey.

Testimonials

What Our Students Think

Student learning with YaizY is more dynamic, engaging, and applicable to the real world! See what our students say about it!

Ethan
Summit Public Schools
I'm able to learn something I'm actually passionate about.
Emma
Longview Public Schools
It is a great opportunity to learn some valuable skills we will most likely need later in life.
Layla
Longview Public Schools
I enjoy how inclusive it is and how the teacher makes sure we have a firm understanding of the subject.
Sofia
SWAN Kids School
I like how the teacher helps incorporate every student into learning whether it's just answering questions, or reading, and sharing work.
Olivia
Longview Public Schools
I get to learn new things everyday.
Emberlyn
Atlas Public Schools
I love how creativity is unlimited.
Dylan
Tulsa Public Schools
The course is unique, not something I would expect to learn in school.
Shrey
Uplift Education
I find our projects very exciting and I look forward to them every day.

Tech Requirements

Fully web-based learning for a seamless implementation

Hardware & Software & Internet Speed

PC/Laptop or Chromebook;
Web camera and Headset;
Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s/

Web tools only

Python Web IDE;
Google Workspace

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