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The video discusses updates to the AP Computer Science Principles exam, focusing on changes to the task format and the addition of a personalized project reference. The exam now includes a written response section with four prompts covering various categories. Students must submit their work to the AP digital portfolio by April 30th, 2024, and the exam duration will be extended to three hours in May 2024. Teachers are advised to stay informed about these updates and prepare for curriculum changes. Additional support and guidance will be provided through webinars and personalized assistance.
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In this part of the video, updates to the AP Computer Science Principles create task are discussed. Changes have been made to address AI and plagiarism challenges but still allow students to demonstrate their learning. The new exam format includes a personalized project reference in addition to program code, video, and written responses, all submitted to the AP digital portfolio. The end of course exam now includes four written response prompts alongside multiple choice questions, with content and skills remaining the same. Students will still create a program meeting requirements and submit a PDF and video of their program running. The personalized project reference involves screen captures of project code related to a list and procedure, which students will use during the written response section of the exam.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the written response section of the exam for AP Computer Science Principles. There are four prompts that students need to respond to, covering categories such as program design, function, purpose, algorithm development, errors and testing, and data and procedural abstraction. Students have one hour to respond to these prompts and must submit their work on the digital portfolio by April 30th, 2024. The end of course exam will now be three hours instead of two hours in May 2024. Updates will be provided by College Board in the coming months, and more detailed information will be released in September on the exam website and in the CED. Teachers should stay updated on the changes and prepare for webinars later in the fall for guidance on the transition, including changes to the curriculum.
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In this segment of the video, it is mentioned that the answer time and Zoom link for an event will be sent through email and a codeio announcement. Personalized on-demand support will be provided to answer any additional questions.