Category Archives: Teach CS

AP Computer Science A Labs

AP Computer Science Labs Requirement There has been a lot of confusion about whether or not the new labs requirement for the AP computer science A exam. In short, these ‘required’ labs do not ever need to be verified so they’re not really required. The only thing that the labs seem to have done is … Continue reading AP Computer Science A Labs →

IB Computer Science IA Ideas

The IB computer Science Internal Assessment is a large, long term undertaking.  One of your first tasks is to come up with your project idea! The breakdown of the IA components is as follows   Here’s a list of IA  ideas that you could potentially pursue. Any database driven website that performs a non trivial … Continue reading IB Computer Science IA Ideas →

While Loop Example-Spell Letter Z

  We’re beginning to flesh out the details of more advanced Penjee coding challenges, ones that require loops. We are adapting a Jeroo assignment , that I wrote for my student coders, and  we are applying it to Penjee. The goal of this assignment is straightforward :  “Spell the letter Z’ by dropping Fish .  Kids … Continue reading While Loop Example-Spell Letter Z →