# Timing/Schedule of PTs

**URL:** <https://forum.code.org/t/timing-schedule-of-pts/14599>\
**Category:** AP Prep\
**Created:** [February 22, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/timing-schedule-of-pts/14599 "2018-02-22T00:21:58Z")\
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**Author:** ![glenn.crane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@glenn.crane](https://forum.code.org/u/glenn.crane)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/timing-schedule-of-pts/14599/1 "2018-02-22T00:21:58Z")

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Hello,

I am sure I have read this somewhere before, but unsure whether it was here or in a PDF etc.

Basically I am wondering when CSP teachers usually give the PTs? I think I remember reading it is advised that you complete certain units before each PT, but currently can not find that information.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Glenn

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**Author:** ![frank\_w\_lee](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.code.org/frank_w_lee/32/4895_2.png) [@frank\_w\_lee](https://forum.code.org/u/frank_w_lee)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/timing-schedule-of-pts/14599/2 "2018-02-22T02:24:03Z")

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Hi Glenn,

I don’t know where the info is posted either, but I do remember what the recommendations are.

Explore PT: Any time after unit 4, since by then, you’ve covered innovations and data. No programming skills or knowledge are needed. Some teachers might prefer to do it immediately after unit 4 since data is still fresh in the minds of children.

Create PT: Any time after Chapter 1 of unit 5. Unit 5 was actually designed so if you’re short on time, you can sacrifice Chapter 2 since the skills and knowledge needed for the Create PT are covered in Unit 5 Chapter 1 (and Unit 3). Be aware Unit 5 Chapter 2 content likely will still appear on the multiple choice portion of the exam.

Frank

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**Author:** ![glenn.crane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@glenn.crane](https://forum.code.org/u/glenn.crane)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2018, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/timing-schedule-of-pts/14599/3 "2018-02-22T02:41:39Z")

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Thank you very much for the response.

I found some of the information in posts in the forums, but it was never entirely clear.

This certainly makes it a lot clearer to me.

Thanks again.