Online AP Comp Science vs. In-Person PLTW Computer Science Principles

Groundwork2022
Sat, 04 May 2019 21:03:20 +0000

Without prior coding experience, I would suggest CS Principles first. Plenty of kids do go straight to A, however. It depends on the school and on what kind of background he is seeking. Will your high school allow him to take the AP Computer Science Principles exam (or could he take it at another school nearby), since the PLTW Computer Principles “matches the framework”?

You are correct in that AP CSA is primarily java, and AP CSP has a lot of python, but DD coded in about five languages in AP CSP as it is designed to be an overview.