# CS Principles **URL:** https://forum.code.org/c/csp/12.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to CS Principles: Introduce Yourself!](https://forum.code.org/t/welcome-to-cs-principles-introduce-yourself/36527)
**Author:** [@aryanna](https://forum.code.org/u/aryanna)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/welcome-to-cs-principles-introduce-yourself/36527 "2026-09-24T20:52:57Z")
Introduce yourself to the CS Principles teacher community! What is your name? What grade level(s) do you teach? What in CS Principles are you most excited about? --- ## [How to use the CS Principles Forum](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-use-the-cs-principles-forum/23703)
**Author:** [@gtwrobel](https://forum.code.org/u/gtwrobel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-use-the-cs-principles-forum/23703 "2019-06-18T08:34:23Z")
Welcome to the CS Principles Forum. Whether you’re just joining the CSP community or have been contributing for years, these tips should help you get the most from this forum. Finding answers to question… --- ## [About the CS Principles category](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-cs-principles-category/547)
**Author:** [@gtwrobel](https://forum.code.org/u/gtwrobel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2015, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-cs-principles-category/547 "2015-06-11T21:48:15Z")
A place for teachers of Code.org’s CS Principles curriculum to ask questions, share ideas, and find inspiration. --- ## [Can you program to detect click locations in App Lab?](https://forum.code.org/t/can-you-program-to-detect-click-locations-in-app-lab/42344)
**Author:** [@jrichard](https://forum.code.org/u/jrichard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/can-you-program-to-detect-click-locations-in-app-lab/42344 "2026-09-29T16:09:20Z")
Link to the project or level: App Lab - CodeAI What I expect to happen: A student is using the Decision Making App project to create an app where you customize a car by clicking the car type, wheels, and track. He ma… --- ## [CodeAI curriculum changes for the 2026-27 school year for CSP](https://forum.code.org/t/codeai-curriculum-changes-for-the-2026-27-school-year-for-csp/42241)
**Author:** [@scraddock](https://forum.code.org/u/scraddock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/codeai-curriculum-changes-for-the-2026-27-school-year-for-csp/42241 "2026-09-24T20:23:48Z")
Are there any changes to the codeAI curriculum for the 2026-27 school year for AP CSP? I know that CollegeBoard will be modifying our curriculum for the 2027-28 school year and I’m sure that codeAI will make the necessa… --- ## [Unit 1 Lesson 2](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-lesson-2/42280)
**Author:** [@amy.foley](https://forum.code.org/u/amy.foley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/unit-1-lesson-2/42280 "2026-09-24T20:23:10Z")
I typically use the Activity Guide for this lesson but cannot find the pdf of the document. The new version of the lesson has a Journal entry instead. I have looked at old versions of the curriculum, but the pdf is gone … --- ## [Professional Development Course Completion not reaching 100%](https://forum.code.org/t/professional-development-course-completion-not-reaching-100/41123)
**Author:** [@dom.brassey](https://forum.code.org/u/dom.brassey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/professional-development-course-completion-not-reaching-100/41123 "2026-09-14T03:06:47Z")
Hi folks! In my Professional Learning dashboard I have several courses that are not reaching 100% because the last bubble stays empty even after I complete the optional survey: Is this a bug? --- ## [New at this, please advise](https://forum.code.org/t/new-at-this-please-advise/42305)
**Author:** [@twarner](https://forum.code.org/u/twarner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/new-at-this-please-advise/42305 "2026-09-11T17:00:50Z")
Where can I find a pacing guide for CSP high school curriculum? Is there a rubric for the PBM in table format or check-off sheet format? --- ## [U1 Teacher Materials for Binary](https://forum.code.org/t/u1-teacher-materials-for-binary/42297)
**Author:** [@martin.moreinis](https://forum.code.org/u/martin.moreinis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/u1-teacher-materials-for-binary/42297 "2026-09-07T11:59:51Z")
Some of my CSP students are weak in Algebra, and still struggle with the Decimal system’s implications for exponents and place values, so Binary was a stretch, covered only in lessons 4 & 5 and is then assumed. I’m reme… --- ## [CSP Changelog 25-26](https://forum.code.org/t/csp-changelog-25-26/42277)
**Author:** [@michael\_campbell](https://forum.code.org/u/michael_campbell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/csp-changelog-25-26/42277 "2026-08-26T15:11:02Z")
Have the posted a changelog for 2025-2026? Thanks --- ## [Interactive Notebook](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966)
**Author:** [@acassida](https://forum.code.org/u/acassida)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/interactive-notebook/34966 "2026-08-20T00:50:12Z")
Does anyone have an updated version of an interactive notebook to use this year? --- ## [Video update for unit 1?](https://forum.code.org/t/video-update-for-unit-1/42263)
**Author:** [@nichole.kunkle](https://forum.code.org/u/nichole.kunkle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/video-update-for-unit-1/42263 "2026-08-18T22:00:46Z")
Does anyone have a suggestion for a more updated video about Computer Science is Changing Everything than the one in CodeAI (code.org) that was produced 9 years ago? --- ## [AP Classroom Alignment](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-classroom-alignment/42253)
**Author:** [@fernandezj1](https://forum.code.org/u/fernandezj1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-classroom-alignment/42253 "2026-08-13T18:31:02Z")
Does anyone have a resource to map out AP Big ideas/topic questions in AP Classroom to the Units/lessons in code.org? I can’t seem to locate anything and I would like to cherry pick AP Classroom. Thank you! --- ## [Blown to Bits Reading](https://forum.code.org/t/blown-to-bits-reading/42215)
**Author:** [@arogers](https://forum.code.org/u/arogers)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/blown-to-bits-reading/42215 "2026-07-16T18:26:04Z")
Does anyone still use the Blown to Bits reading? I’ve enjoyed using it in the past as supplemental reading and I know that they published a newer edition of the text. The book used to be freely available as a PDF, but … --- ## [Announcing: Modifications for Virtual and Socially Distanced Classrooms](https://forum.code.org/t/announcing-modifications-for-virtual-and-socially-distanced-classrooms/33005)
**Author:** [@hannah](https://forum.code.org/u/hannah)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/announcing-modifications-for-virtual-and-socially-distanced-classrooms/33005 "2026-06-30T00:21:07Z")
Dear Teachers, We are excited to announce the release of a collection of resources for virtual and socially-distanced implementations that we believe will help you successfully run the CS Principles course this year in … --- ## [AP Create Task (TimedLoops meeting the AP Board PPR Requirement)](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-create-task-timedloops-meeting-the-ap-board-ppr-requirement/41864)
**Author:** [@jkeays](https://forum.code.org/u/jkeays)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-create-task-timedloops-meeting-the-ap-board-ppr-requirement/41864 "2026-06-23T16:46:55Z")
In the PPR requirements, the AP Board requires a function, parameter, loop, list and conditional. Question: What is the latest stance on whether or not the Applab TimedLoops count as a loop. Note, these loop do not have… --- ## [Curriculum Updates](https://forum.code.org/t/curriculum-updates/42007)
**Author:** [@edunbar](https://forum.code.org/u/edunbar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/curriculum-updates/42007 "2026-06-10T12:12:57Z")
Are there any planned updates for the 26-27 AP CSP curriculum? If so, what is the timeline for releasing those updates, and is there a document that outlines them? --- ## [Altering the order of Units - Programming/CPT first?](https://forum.code.org/t/altering-the-order-of-units-programming-cpt-first/39226)
**Author:** [@philip.g.mctimoney](https://forum.code.org/u/philip.g.mctimoney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/altering-the-order-of-units-programming-cpt-first/39226 "2026-05-29T11:32:24Z")
Hi everyone, We have a discussion at my school about changing the order of units next year. One proposal is to do all the programming lessons first, then the create performance task, and then the units on information, … --- ## [Triple Equal Signs](https://forum.code.org/t/triple-equal-signs/41944)
**Author:** [@dzulkiewski](https://forum.code.org/u/dzulkiewski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/triple-equal-signs/41944 "2026-05-20T09:18:08Z")
I’ve noticed a few more students using 3 equal signs in their codes. It’s nothing I’ve ever seen in the lessons and there is not a block for it in the tool box. I know what it does, but I feel like this is possible sign … --- ## [Code Blocks In Poster Size](https://forum.code.org/t/code-blocks-in-poster-size/36986)
**Author:** [@ljohns1](https://forum.code.org/u/ljohns1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-blocks-in-poster-size/36986 "2026-04-29T13:34:36Z")
Hello, Has anyone developed a set of code blocks large enough to be displayed as posters or put on magnets? Thanks, Laura --- ## [AP Digital Portfolio: View File Issue](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-digital-portfolio-view-file-issue/37995)
**Author:** [@jeff.rhodes](https://forum.code.org/u/jeff.rhodes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-digital-portfolio-view-file-issue/37995 "2026-04-27T15:40:38Z")
We are doing our final submissions for the CT and several students noticed that the “view file” before you submit the written response on AP’s website does not work. I emailed them, but I am curious if anyone else is ru… --- ## [What are we soing after the AP?](https://forum.code.org/t/what-are-we-soing-after-the-ap/41920)
**Author:** [@jessica.fletcher](https://forum.code.org/u/jessica.fletcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/what-are-we-soing-after-the-ap/41920 "2026-04-17T16:14:30Z")
Most of my kids taking this class aren’t super coders. They’re taking this class for the coding intro and the general knowledge. What are you doing after the AP Exam? I have about 3 weeks left. I want to show the new A… --- ## [Activity Guide Key](https://forum.code.org/t/activity-guide-key/11202)
**Author:** [@huffm](https://forum.code.org/u/huffm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/activity-guide-key/11202 "2026-04-17T11:58:14Z")
The number of bytes for the Exabyte is listed as one pentillion, but I believe the correct answer is quintillion. Which is correct? --- ## [Create PT Mock Exam Written Response (Version B) - exemplar response](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-mock-exam-written-response-version-b-exemplar-response/41890)
**Author:** [@agrant](https://forum.code.org/u/agrant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-mock-exam-written-response-version-b-exemplar-response/41890 "2026-03-31T21:12:05Z")
Is there an “exemplar” example for the “Annotating” section on the mock Written Response (at the end of the Create Task Unit)? I’d like to see some examples of what to write for key term “snapshots” and “example ideas”. --- ## [How To Detect AI with the Create Task](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-detect-ai-with-the-create-task/40468)
**Author:** [@jkeays](https://forum.code.org/u/jkeays)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-detect-ai-with-the-create-task/40468 "2026-03-27T22:52:16Z")
With little to no skill, a student can use AI to meet the Create Task Requirements in under 15 minutes. IMO, I don’t see the Create Task being around in 1-2 years due to the evolution of AI sites. Can anyone articulate… --- ## [Create Task Reflection Template for 2018](https://forum.code.org/t/create-task-reflection-template-for-2018/11576)
**Author:** [@ann.root](https://forum.code.org/u/ann.root)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-task-reflection-template-for-2018/11576 "2026-03-16T21:59:12Z")
Hello - I am having a hard time finding the new template for student create task reflection questions. Could someone please point me in the correct direction? Thank you! Ann --- ## [AI Tutor won't disable](https://forum.code.org/t/ai-tutor-wont-disable/41834)
**Author:** [@tuohyc](https://forum.code.org/u/tuohyc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ai-tutor-wont-disable/41834 "2026-03-04T17:25:45Z")
The new AI tutor that suddenly appeared can’t be disabled. I’ve gone into my settings, set it to disabled, and it still keeps showing up. It was a poor idea to turn on this AI Tutor on by default, especially with diffe… --- ## [U7L3L8 Images Missing](https://forum.code.org/t/u7l3l8-images-missing/41826)
**Author:** [@cunidl](https://forum.code.org/u/cunidl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/u7l3l8-images-missing/41826 "2026-02-28T03:50:00Z")
The Images in U7L3L8 are no longer working, which is the “How well do you know the 100 most influential African-Americans?” Very sad, this is a great app! --- ## [Dropdown to change text](https://forum.code.org/t/dropdown-to-change-text/40716)
**Author:** [@stella.stevenson](https://forum.code.org/u/stella.stevenson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/dropdown-to-change-text/40716 "2026-02-28T01:52:19Z")
My student is trying to use a dropdown list to change the text displayed elsewhere on the screen. That is, if they select the number “3” from the dropdown, the text should change from “0” to “3” on the screen. We’ve got… --- ## [Need help with this code please](https://forum.code.org/t/need-help-with-this-code-please/41800)
**Author:** [@jmehringer](https://forum.code.org/u/jmehringer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/need-help-with-this-code-please/41800 "2026-02-27T17:15:36Z")
Calorie information is not filtering. What am I missing. Everything else is working….. Please help. [Next page](https://forum.code.org/c/csp/12.md?page=1)