# AP Prep **URL:** https://forum.code.org/c/csp/ap-prep/234.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the AP Prep category](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-ap-prep-category/6473)
**Author:** [@brook](https://forum.code.org/u/brook)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/about-the-ap-prep-category/6473 "2024-08-29T18:51:30Z")
Discuss strategies to prepare for the AP exam and performance tasks. --- ## [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! --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [How to rewrite without your selected list Written Response Resource](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-rewrite-without-your-selected-list-written-response-resource/41759)
**Author:** [@julie.kirkpatrick](https://forum.code.org/u/julie.kirkpatrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-rewrite-without-your-selected-list-written-response-resource/41759 "2026-02-02T22:37:18Z")
If your students are anything like mine, they REALLY struggle with the “how would you write this code segment without the use of your selected list” written response. My students usually have a list with a filter or ran… --- ## [Questions about Mod on AP Exam?](https://forum.code.org/t/questions-about-mod-on-ap-exam/40736)
**Author:** [@molson](https://forum.code.org/u/molson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/questions-about-mod-on-ap-exam/40736 "2025-05-11T16:01:10Z")
I have been using practice questions with my students and have seen some that include modulo or mod, but I didn’t see that as part of the Code.org curriculum. Will these type of question be on the AP Exam? Did I miss a l… --- ## [2024 FRQ 2(c) Help Needed](https://forum.code.org/t/2024-frq-2-c-help-needed/40717)
**Author:** [@tpayne](https://forum.code.org/u/tpayne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/2024-frq-2-c-help-needed/40717 "2025-05-05T13:28:18Z")
Can anyone help with an example answer to FRQ 2(c) from the 2024 Question Set 1? My students struggled with this and I’m not confident in my explanations/examples. (c) Suppose another programmer provides you with a proc… --- ## [Code use in PPR](https://forum.code.org/t/code-use-in-ppr/40712)
**Author:** [@rstambaugh](https://forum.code.org/u/rstambaugh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-use-in-ppr/40712 "2025-05-01T01:08:22Z")
I have a couple of students using builtin JavaScript methods such as array.splice() that were not discussed in class. The students are using these methods as part of program code they want to include on their PPR (a much… --- ## [Create Selection Component](https://forum.code.org/t/create-selection-component/40688)
**Author:** [@sleonard](https://forum.code.org/u/sleonard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-selection-component/40688 "2025-04-24T13:45:37Z")
Does an If statement need to include an else in order to meet the requirement for a selection statement? I have students modeling some of the projects we have done using for loops that have if statement nested within but… --- ## [How do you review for MCQ](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-you-review-for-mcq/40699)
**Author:** [@ginal.moore](https://forum.code.org/u/ginal.moore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-you-review-for-mcq/40699 "2025-04-24T19:53:03Z")
I am new to teaching AP CSP this year. Are there any resources anyone can share as to how you review with your students for the MCQ. I am currently doing quizlet live to review vocab and practice exams in AP Classroom al… --- ## [App Lab Data Library images not showing](https://forum.code.org/t/app-lab-data-library-images-not-showing/40692)
**Author:** [@asculpepper](https://forum.code.org/u/asculpepper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/app-lab-data-library-images-not-showing/40692 "2025-04-24T04:26:40Z")
My students are finalizing their Create PT and have ran into an issue with images from the Data Library not showing or “The page you’re looking for went extinct.” message. This is for the President’s Data Library, exam… --- ## [Clarification on code segments for lists in the CT](https://forum.code.org/t/clarification-on-code-segments-for-lists-in-the-ct/40695)
**Author:** [@james.r.hock](https://forum.code.org/u/james.r.hock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/clarification-on-code-segments-for-lists-in-the-ct/40695 "2025-04-24T04:24:15Z")
For the “List” segments of PPR, I’ve noticed some of my students attaching a segment of code where they are creating a list that does not contain data at first which they then add data to later through their procedure(s… --- ## [Data Column Doesn't Exist](https://forum.code.org/t/data-column-doesnt-exist/39186)
**Author:** [@jgreenawalt1](https://forum.code.org/u/jgreenawalt1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/data-column-doesnt-exist/39186 "2025-04-17T23:44:41Z")
Today, my students and I are getting error messages when we try to use the getColumn function to acces columns of tables we have imported. An example of the error message we are getting: You tried to get a column calle… --- ## [2017 Practice Exam](https://forum.code.org/t/2017-practice-exam/39069)
**Author:** [@Mr.Rhodes](https://forum.code.org/u/Mr.Rhodes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/2017-practice-exam/39069 "2025-04-14T17:02:02Z")
When I did my initial AP training, they handed out a 2017 practice exam we were allowed to make copies of and use for test prep since it was never given. I cannot find my copy or a copy online. Anyone have one they can… --- ## [Hiding U9L3 every night of Create PT](https://forum.code.org/t/hiding-u9l3-every-night-of-create-pt/40627)
**Author:** [@lizzy\_quinanola](https://forum.code.org/u/lizzy_quinanola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/hiding-u9l3-every-night-of-create-pt/40627 "2025-04-03T01:30:46Z")
Hi all! I want to hide the Create PT workspace every night so students are not working on it at home. If I hide the module, will they lose access to it? Especially if they leave the tab open? Thanks! --- ## [Code.org datasets used for CREATE PT](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-datasets-used-for-create-pt/34283)
**Author:** [@rbruno](https://forum.code.org/u/rbruno)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/code-org-datasets-used-for-create-pt/34283 "2025-03-27T16:20:57Z")
Hi all, Quick question for everyone. Are students allowed to use any of the build in code.org datasets for their AP CREATE PT? Can those be used as their list for the project or do they need to develop their own lists… --- ## [Student dataset for Create PT](https://forum.code.org/t/student-dataset-for-create-pt/34453)
**Author:** [@erogers](https://forum.code.org/u/erogers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/student-dataset-for-create-pt/34453 "2025-03-27T16:19:39Z")
I have a student who has made her own dataset for the Create PT project. I know I’m not allowed to help her with her code, but I think other students might have the same issue, so I could probably address it with the wh… --- ## [Is it necessary to cite code.org's built in functions in the create pt?](https://forum.code.org/t/is-it-necessary-to-cite-code-orgs-built-in-functions-in-the-create-pt/40583)
**Author:** [@nathanielplee7](https://forum.code.org/u/nathanielplee7)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/is-it-necessary-to-cite-code-orgs-built-in-functions-in-the-create-pt/40583 "2025-03-24T20:17:27Z")
For the create PT do you need to reference that some functions (such as setScreen) are from code.org in the comments? --- ## [How to help a student whose video file is \> 100 Mb but under 1 minute?](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-help-a-student-whose-video-file-is-100-mb-but-under-1-minute/6895)
**Author:** [@vijayshree\_sundar](https://forum.code.org/u/vijayshree_sundar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-to-help-a-student-whose-video-file-is-100-mb-but-under-1-minute/6895 "2021-10-07T10:50:56Z")
This is perhaps a unique situation, I know a student whose video artifact is greater than 100 Mb and less than a minute. I don't think he can upload that video file since it is not under 30 Mb as required on the portfol… --- ## [AP Responses to Original Project](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-responses-to-original-project/40462)
**Author:** [@choster](https://forum.code.org/u/choster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-responses-to-original-project/40462 "2025-02-26T20:52:00Z")
Hello. I am wondering what the best responses are that would meet the rubric criteria without having extra distractions in the answer. When students give too much is it not demonstrating what they know. The list-shoul… --- ## [Has anyone taken an app from any of the lessons and coded them to create a run time error or infinite loop?](https://forum.code.org/t/has-anyone-taken-an-app-from-any-of-the-lessons-and-coded-them-to-create-a-run-time-error-or-infinite-loop/40439)
**Author:** [@bridget\_dycus](https://forum.code.org/u/bridget_dycus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/has-anyone-taken-an-app-from-any-of-the-lessons-and-coded-them-to-create-a-run-time-error-or-infinite-loop/40439 "2025-02-19T19:46:36Z")
I feel like students have not specifically seen examples of both run time error and infinite loops. They know them by definition but not in application. As the Create task written responses might address these 2 topics I… --- ## [Iteration requirement for PT: can student use timedLoop function?](https://forum.code.org/t/iteration-requirement-for-pt-can-student-use-timedloop-function/40188)
**Author:** [@cicaneser](https://forum.code.org/u/cicaneser)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/iteration-requirement-for-pt-can-student-use-timedloop-function/40188 "2024-12-09T01:00:36Z")
In our practice PT projects, I have had students use the timedLoop function for the iteration requirement. Previously, I have only accepted while and for loops. Is the timedLoop acceptable for the Performance Task iterat… --- ## [AP Exam Success](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-exam-success/39775)
**Author:** [@krishondra.gray](https://forum.code.org/u/krishondra.gray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-exam-success/39775 "2024-09-11T19:47:22Z")
Hello. Does anyone have any successful strategies for passing the AP exam. We are using questions from AP classroom. Have you supplemented anything? --- ## [Grading CSP ideas](https://forum.code.org/t/grading-csp-ideas/39736)
**Author:** [@jgravel](https://forum.code.org/u/jgravel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/grading-csp-ideas/39736 "2024-09-03T19:36:43Z")
Questions on grading: what do you grade and how do you weight the class? --- ## [Tier 2 Vocabulary for ELLs in AP CSP](https://forum.code.org/t/tier-2-vocabulary-for-ells-in-ap-csp/37417)
**Author:** [@kmullis](https://forum.code.org/u/kmullis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/tier-2-vocabulary-for-ells-in-ap-csp/37417 "2024-06-10T15:46:09Z")
Has anyone made a list of tier 2 vocabulary for AP CSP? --- ## [AP CSP 24-25 Syllabus?](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-csp-24-25-syllabus/39629)
**Author:** [@fjaravata](https://forum.code.org/u/fjaravata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-csp-24-25-syllabus/39629 "2024-08-05T02:18:50Z")
Hello, Is there, will there be an updated syllabus for 2024-25? I only see last year’s. Thanks! Fred --- ## [2024 Released FRQs - How well do you think the curriculum prepared students for 2024](https://forum.code.org/t/2024-released-frqs-how-well-do-you-think-the-curriculum-prepared-students-for-2024/39484)
**Author:** [@randle.moore](https://forum.code.org/u/randle.moore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/2024-released-frqs-how-well-do-you-think-the-curriculum-prepared-students-for-2024/39484 "2024-05-20T14:33:30Z")
Just a quick question for y’all. How well do you think the curriculum prepared students for the FRQs? Here is a link to the FRQs in case you need to see them. --- ## [FRQ questions - resource](https://forum.code.org/t/frq-questions-resource/39457)
**Author:** [@bijal.patel](https://forum.code.org/u/bijal.patel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/frq-questions-resource/39457 "2024-05-17T13:55:29Z")
I made a doc for all of my students to help them decipher the practice FRQ questions. You’re welcome to make a copy! Also, is there any else I should add to this? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OcuvEdWON1UeANu47WF… [Next page](https://forum.code.org/c/csp/ap-prep/234.md?page=1)