# Performance Task Question **URL:** \ **Category:** CS Principles\ **Created:** [November 29, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-question/6154 "2016-11-29T15:17:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![emoyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/919ad9/32.png) [@emoyer](https://forum.code.org/u/emoyer)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-question/6154/1 "2016-11-29T15:17:51Z")
This is my first year teaching AP CSP and I am loving the [Code.org](http://Code.org) curriculum. I have begun working on Unit 3 this week and know that the Performance Tasks (The final PTs not the practice PTs) are coming up soon. I wanted to know if my students will be able to seamlessly move onto them, most importantly the 2nd PT where they develop their own application, or if I will need to build in time to show them how to develop an application using another tool like App Inventor or Scratch. Thanks for any input/advice! ---
**Author:** ![terence.stone25](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/terence.stone25/32/5124_2.png) [@terence.stone25](https://forum.code.org/u/terence.stone25)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-question/6154/2 "2016-12-01T01:46:40Z")
If your students have completed all the Practice PT’s from Unit 1-3, they should have the skills to complete the Explore Performance Task. You’ll need to guide your students through unit 4 & 5 to complete the Create Performance Task. Is your class a full year or half year? That will make a difference in how you prepare. ---
**Author:** ![brook](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/brook/32/88_2.png) [@brook](https://forum.code.org/u/brook)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-question/6154/3 "2016-12-01T01:59:52Z")
hi, @emoyer! so happy to hear you’re enjoying the curriculum! the short answer to your question is yes-- they’ll be able to complete the performance tasks based on what they’ve learned in the [code.org](http://code.org) curriculum. there is no specific language required for the create performance task, instead there are just requirements related to using abstractions and algorithms (you can read more [here](https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-computer-science-principles-course-and-exam-description.pdf#page=118)). your students absolutely _can_ use app lab to complete the create PT, so no need to have them learn a new language or tool. based on the requirements of the create task, your students can move on it after they’ve finished unit 5 (or if you’re short on time, after they’ve finished the conditionals set of lessons). hope this helps! ---
**Author:** ![bhatnagars](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/bhatnagars/32/4919_2.png) [@bhatnagars](https://forum.code.org/u/bhatnagars)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-question/6154/4 "2016-12-01T02:00:19Z")
I would suggest to do the Explore PT after Unit 4. Lesson 2 of Unit 4 starts students off on the Explore PT. ---
**Author:** ![terence.stone25](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/terence.stone25/32/5124_2.png) [@terence.stone25](https://forum.code.org/u/terence.stone25)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-question/6154/5 "2016-12-01T02:32:35Z")
Thanks for the clarity. 🙂