Dive into Python (AP CSP Overview)
*"Learn-by-Doing" Python Foundations for AP Computer Science Principles*

In “Dive into Python” (AP CSP Overview) we will be learning Python basics over a course of 6 hours to provide you a solid foundation to later flourish in AP CSP! For every hour of class, please expect to spend a few hours reviewing the lesson and attempting optional projects. Since this will be a fast-paced class, you must review material in order to not fall too far behind. Every project I provide will be optional, but I would recommend attempting some of the extra projects I give for extra practice. Every student taking this course should hopefully begin understanding Python foundations better while receiving a hands-on "learn-by-doing" intro to key AP Computer Science Principles concepts! 

 

Below are some concepts you will overview in this course:

• variables

• basic types (int, lists, tuples, floats, sets, etc)

• input 

• comparison operators and logic operators

• conditional statements

• for loops, while loops

• indexing

• functions, scopes, basic built-in functions

 

Typical structure of each class:

• Lecture instruction from a lesson plan

• Provide optional project(s), which you may submit to me on Google Classroom for code review.