AP CSA (12)
Organization: Project Lead The Way
Format: 2 semester course
Description: Throughout the Computer Science A course experience, students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language. PLTW is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP® Computer Science A (AP CSa). This endorsement affirms that all components of PLTW CSa’s offerings are aligned to the AP Curriculum Framework standards and the AP CSA assessment.
Teacher Profile: Some CS experience preferred
PD Profile: Online core training
Cost to School: Core training is $2,400 per teacher. The annual participation fee for PLTW’s Computer Science pathway is $2,200 plus equipment and supplies.
Computer Access: Access for all students
Unique Benefits:
Recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP® Computer Science A (AP CSA)
All PLTW pathways address Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, our computer science pathway aligns to Computer Science Teachers Association Standards.
Eligible for URI concurrent enrollment college credit
REGISTRATION:
To learn more about how to take advantage of CS4RI PD funding, please contact:
Cheryl Rosenberg at crosenberg@pltw.org or 617-785-8544
You cannot register without first contacting Cheryl
