# \#create-task **URL:** https://forum.code.org/tag/create-task/261.md [Latest](https://forum.code.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.code.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.code.org/tags.md) --- ## [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 Explore Task Google Doc Template](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-explore-task-google-doc-template/14227)
**Author:** [@timothy\_poseley](https://forum.code.org/u/timothy_poseley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-explore-task-google-doc-template/14227 "2025-04-08T15:53:13Z")
I recreated the College Board Create Template in Google Docs since that is what all my students have. Feel free to share this link around, it will force you to make a copy. Enjoy and good luck! Explore Task Template --- ## [Function calling other functions in Create PT](https://forum.code.org/t/function-calling-other-functions-in-create-pt/40630)
**Author:** [@tdk1nc](https://forum.code.org/u/tdk1nc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/function-calling-other-functions-in-create-pt/40630 "2025-04-07T18:11:07Z")
This example from the PT survival guide generated some discussion around “how could we rewrite this to meet the requirements?” function increaseScore(points){ score = score + 1; if(score \> 10){ endGame(); } } Th… --- ## [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… --- ## [Making sense of the new Create Task](https://forum.code.org/t/making-sense-of-the-new-create-task/38918)
**Author:** [@Mr.Rhodes](https://forum.code.org/u/Mr.Rhodes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/making-sense-of-the-new-create-task/38918 "2025-03-26T21:59:53Z")
I went around over the last couple of days trying to compile all the changes to the new create task. I curious on some feedback and to see if anyone else had any resources for the new guide lines. There are A LOT of t… --- ## [Making a bird to fly](https://forum.code.org/t/making-a-bird-to-fly/39506)
**Author:** [@praise.osazuwa](https://forum.code.org/u/praise.osazuwa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/making-a-bird-to-fly/39506 "2024-05-23T19:21:21Z")
It isgoing to be grate --- ## [Cite sources from AppLab?](https://forum.code.org/t/cite-sources-from-applab/39165)
**Author:** [@efrey](https://forum.code.org/u/efrey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/cite-sources-from-applab/39165 "2024-04-03T12:42:05Z")
Do students have to cite images/sounds/etc. in the Create PT code if they are available in AppLab? --- ## [AP Create task question](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-create-task-question/39208)
**Author:** [@akowalczyk](https://forum.code.org/u/akowalczyk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/ap-create-task-question/39208 "2024-03-26T16:42:48Z")
One of my students is wondering if it would be ok for her create task app theme to be focused on some politics and current events - she is wondering if that topic is ok and if that would risk the person grading her task … --- ## [Create Task Walkthrough Video (2024 Version)](https://forum.code.org/t/create-task-walkthrough-video-2024-version/39096)
**Author:** [@wbarnum](https://forum.code.org/u/wbarnum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-task-walkthrough-video-2024-version/39096 "2024-03-22T13:32:48Z")
Hey All, I put together a walkthrough video for the 2024 Create Task. Bill Barnum --- ## [Using App Lab on iPads](https://forum.code.org/t/using-app-lab-on-ipads/32449)
**Author:** [@sstratmancsm](https://forum.code.org/u/sstratmancsm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/using-app-lab-on-ipads/32449 "2023-11-09T13:43:55Z")
Some of my students don’t have access to laptops/desktops outside of school. They all have iPads. Students have reported that they aren’t able to work in app lab using the iPads. Has anyone found a work-around for this… --- ## [Create Performance Task Updates](https://forum.code.org/t/create-performance-task-updates/38316)
**Author:** [@erik\_dillaman](https://forum.code.org/u/erik_dillaman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-performance-task-updates/38316 "2023-08-30T15:49:41Z")
Greetings all, As you may have seen, changes to the Create Performance Task have recently been released by the College Board. In response, our curriculum team is busy evaluating and updating our current CS Principles co… --- ## [Stop text input from showing suggestions or history](https://forum.code.org/t/stop-text-input-from-showing-suggestions-or-history/37787)
**Author:** [@terri.kurtz](https://forum.code.org/u/terri.kurtz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/stop-text-input-from-showing-suggestions-or-history/37787 "2023-06-21T17:28:54Z")
My students are working on their Create Task to submit to AP and their videos are showing suggested or past entries when they are using a text input. Since there shouldn’t be any personal information (like school or nam… --- ## [Create Task Iteration](https://forum.code.org/t/create-task-iteration/38005)
**Author:** [@jmcdonald](https://forum.code.org/u/jmcdonald)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-task-iteration/38005 "2023-04-20T12:53:50Z")
Does this function have iteration? It does not have a loop is why I ask… --- ## [Create pt - code print](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-code-print/37786)
**Author:** [@mbakas](https://forum.code.org/u/mbakas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-code-print/37786 "2023-04-19T18:03:45Z")
Does anyone know how important it is for student’s code pdf to have the line numbers? My students are using the code print link below that was recommended. https://bakerfranke.github.io/codePrint/ They have been using… --- ## [Using songs from youtube in create task -- copyright infringement?](https://forum.code.org/t/using-songs-from-youtube-in-create-task-copyright-infringement/37720)
**Author:** [@sarah.griffith](https://forum.code.org/u/sarah.griffith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/using-songs-from-youtube-in-create-task-copyright-infringement/37720 "2023-03-06T17:55:01Z")
My student is creating an app that plays a song and the player will guess what song it is. They are getting their songs from youtube. Will this be a copyright infringement? Should they redirect their project? Would their… --- ## [Citing Collaboration for Create PT](https://forum.code.org/t/citing-collaboration-for-create-pt/37688)
**Author:** [@dunnc](https://forum.code.org/u/dunnc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/citing-collaboration-for-create-pt/37688 "2023-03-06T17:59:33Z")
What are some samples of how students will cite any collaboration? I have found all sorts of information about collaborating, but no specific examples of what the citing needs to look like! --- ## [Does a Timed Loop count as a form of iteration for the AP Create PT?](https://forum.code.org/t/does-a-timed-loop-count-as-a-form-of-iteration-for-the-ap-create-pt/37676)
**Author:** [@nick.bahr](https://forum.code.org/u/nick.bahr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/does-a-timed-loop-count-as-a-form-of-iteration-for-the-ap-create-pt/37676 "2023-02-28T03:16:04Z")
Does a Timed Loop count as a form of iteration for the AP Create PT? ’ I was thinking yes because it iterates until a condition is met, however, I’m not 100% certain. TIA! Nick --- ## [Performance Task-Libraries](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-libraries/35915)
**Author:** [@rford](https://forum.code.org/u/rford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/performance-task-libraries/35915 "2023-02-24T16:05:59Z")
Students are starting their PT. They are not able to access the libraries they created in U7. Is there something I am missing? --- ## [Create PT User Interface](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-user-interface/37654)
**Author:** [@mckiernk](https://forum.code.org/u/mckiernk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-user-interface/37654 "2023-02-22T19:00:30Z")
One of my students would like to use PowerShell to write his program. I am really not familiar with PowerShell so I want to be sure this is acceptable since there really isn’t a user interface like we are used to in App … --- ## [Create PT List Question](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-list-question/37644)
**Author:** [@mckiernk](https://forum.code.org/u/mckiernk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-list-question/37644 "2023-02-16T15:05:43Z")
If a student is using a list that starts with 1 item (a string) in it and then more strings are added to it through user input, should the screenshot for 3bi (“shows how data have been stored in the list”) be where the l… --- ## [List for Create PT](https://forum.code.org/t/list-for-create-pt/37609)
**Author:** [@mckiernk](https://forum.code.org/u/mckiernk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/list-for-create-pt/37609 "2023-02-08T19:33:46Z")
Can a student use an empty list that gets filled throughout the duration of the program for 3b? If so, would they submit line 8 or line 50 for 3b (i. The first program code segment screenshot must show how data have been… --- ## [Program for Create Task Suggestions](https://forum.code.org/t/program-for-create-task-suggestions/37504)
**Author:** [@mckiernk](https://forum.code.org/u/mckiernk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/program-for-create-task-suggestions/37504 "2023-01-24T02:20:39Z")
I would like to have my students complete a practice create task by making a vending machine app. After they complete their own, I would like to show them an example that meets all of the requirements. Here is what I ha… --- ## [Row 2 Program Code Create Task](https://forum.code.org/t/row-2-program-code-create-task/36246)
**Author:** [@jmcdonald](https://forum.code.org/u/jmcdonald)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/row-2-program-code-create-task/36246 "2022-04-28T01:12:48Z")
Would this work for "one that shows how data has been stored in this list (or other collection type). ) --- ## [How delete a post? for example I want to delete this](https://forum.code.org/t/how-delete-a-post-for-example-i-want-to-delete-this/36230)
**Author:** [@mohremd](https://forum.code.org/u/mohremd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-delete-a-post-for-example-i-want-to-delete-this/36230 "2022-04-26T15:44:47Z")
How students drop image of code in 3b and 3c? (Can’t copy and paste like you can with the text) --- ## [Recording screen - best app?](https://forum.code.org/t/recording-screen-best-app/36132)
**Author:** [@jranta](https://forum.code.org/u/jranta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2022, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/recording-screen-best-app/36132 "2022-04-04T20:01:05Z")
Has anyone found a screen recording app that’s free, and does the job? We’ve tried several, they each have hurdles. Just wondering if anyone has a favorite. Thanks, jr --- ## [How do we add images to a student created data set?](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-we-add-images-to-a-student-created-data-set/36111)
**Author:** [@aprieksat1](https://forum.code.org/u/aprieksat1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-we-add-images-to-a-student-created-data-set/36111 "2022-03-31T16:38:25Z")
I have a student who made their own data set in app lab. Part of their data set is image urls from wikipedia. When they are coding the app the image will not output in the app. How do we add images to a dataset? --- ## [Creating a use Dataset with Icons](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-a-use-dataset-with-icons/35996)
**Author:** [@jhamilton](https://forum.code.org/u/jhamilton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/creating-a-use-dataset-with-icons/35996 "2022-03-10T04:27:02Z")
Is it possible to create your own dataset that includes links to images? The Random Forecaster App in Unit 05, Lesson 12 uses icons that are provided by links. I have tried to create a dataset that also includes icons a… --- ## [Applying a function to different UI elements](https://forum.code.org/t/applying-a-function-to-different-ui-elements/35782)
**Author:** [@james.chandley](https://forum.code.org/u/james.chandley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/applying-a-function-to-different-ui-elements/35782 "2022-01-26T14:59:13Z")
My students are trying to create something similar to Wordle. The project is linked here What I expect to happen: What I want to do is take a very long function which changes the text in the read only text area and app… --- ## [Uploaded code images look bad](https://forum.code.org/t/uploaded-code-images-look-bad/34582)
**Author:** [@hemig](https://forum.code.org/u/hemig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/uploaded-code-images-look-bad/34582 "2021-07-16T12:39:03Z")
Students who take screenshots of their code to upload into the digital portfolio are seeing black artifacting when they hover over their uploaded image afterward. (See attached photo) I’m concerned that this could be an … --- ## [Create PT timeline](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-timeline/34474)
**Author:** [@tina.righetti](https://forum.code.org/u/tina.righetti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/create-pt-timeline/34474 "2021-03-30T19:04:01Z")
Does anyone have a timeline they’ve created to help their students break the Create PT down into smaller tasks for the 12 days? [Next page](https://forum.code.org/tag/create-task/261.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=create-task)