The AP test will be made up of two parts:1.) The Create Performance Task - (Visit Page 204 of this Document to read more information on this) - The Create PT is a large programming project that THE STUDENT (NOT THE TEACHER) turns into the College Board prior to the AP Exam. The Create Task project is worth 30% of the AP Score. Friday, April 4, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET) is the deadline for AP Computer Science Principles students to submit their Create performance task as final. The written portion of the Create task will take place on the Exam day.
Each student is given 9 hours of class time to complete the project. Students will submit program code, video, and a student-authored personalized project reference. (1/3 of the project score.)
There will be 2 written response questions in which students have 60 minutes to answer on the day of the exam. (2/3 of project score)
2.) The End of Course Exam will be Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 12 noon - This is a 70 question multiple choice exam. The exam consists of the following: 57 single-select multiple-choice 5 single-select with reading passage about a computing innovation 8 multiple-select multiple-choice: select 2 answers The Multiple choice section is worth 70% of the AP Score. A student who fails to meet deadlines for the Create Project will be graded according to Renfroe Late AP Submission of -25 points per day late, no exceptions. Reminder: GBHS has paid for the cost of your student's AP Exam. Students are required to complete all components of the AP Exam. The Create Project will be completed during class and this project will be an important part of your grade during the 4th quarter.
