Looking for a project to use in an AP® Computer Science class? Engage learners with a simple solitaire game called Elevens. Through these activities, learners break down the task and write the code for a game. Sign in to your College Board account for access to associated materials for these activities.

Concepts

computer code, computer science, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as out-of-class assignment or independent study

Classroom Considerations

• Access to computers is necessary
• Requires access to "starter code" files, only available with College Board account

Pros

• Engages beginning programmers with game design
• Provides questions to promote classroom discourse

Cons

• Answer key not included
• Need College Board account to access teacher guide