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2001 AP® Computer Science A Free-Response Questions

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Develop an array of solutions. The released questions provide an insight on how to use C++ programming to work with arrays. Pupils respond to the questions by creating lines of code to accomplish specific tasks. The 2001 exam uses the Marine Biology case study for the first time.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the descriptions of errors to have something to look for in the class's work
  • Ask class members to create flow charts on the process they would use to answer the questions
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils need to know how to program using C++
Pros
  • Contains descriptions of common errors test takers often make
  • Includes descriptions of scoring of sample responses
Cons
  • Uses a programming language no longer used by AP® Computer Science