Unit Three
Big Ideas

This unit would normally be structured differently and come at a later point during this course, but will be run roughly from late October to Early December while Mr. M is out on paternity leave.

Wed Nov 2 / Thur Nov 3

1 | AP Diagnostic Test

    • Take a practice AP Exam (not graded)

Special Topic Video Lessons

In the next section, you will be assigned YouTube videos, provided with some structure for notes, and be given a Schoology Quiz on the material

  • While you watch the video, taking notes / answering the questions provided is optional. However, they offer structure and guidance for the quiz.

  • Each day you'll complete one quiz. This quiz is open-note, but can only be attempted once. It isn't time limited, but you must finish in one sitting.

Fri Nov 4 / Mon Nov 7

2 | Binary, Bits, and Bytes

Wed Nov 9 / Thur Nov 10

3 | Compression

Fri Nov 11 / Mon Nov 14

4 | Encryption

    • Learn about Encryption

    • Complete Quiz #3 - Encryption

Tues Nov 15 / Wed Nov 16

5 | Big Data

    • Learn about Big Data

    • Complete Quiz #4 - Big Data

Thur Nov 17 / Fri Nov 18

6 | The Internet

Mon Nov 21 / Tues Nov 22

7 | The Internet II

    • Complete Quiz #5 - The Internet

AP Workbook Lessons

In the next section, you will be assigned readings and practice problems from your AP Workbook

  • Use your judgement on when you can "skim" and when you should read deeply. Much of this material is review, but some is new content.

  • The practice problems will not be graded, but you'll be assessed on the AP Test at the end of this unit

  • Some sections have only a few practice problems while others have a lot. Do a few sample from each section until you feel comfortable.

Wed Nov 23 / Mon Nov 28

8 | Big Idea 1: Creative Development

    • Read Barrons AP Workbook Chapter 2 (page 91-100)

    • Do Practice Problems at the end of the chapter


Tues Nov 29 / Wed Nov 30

9 | Big Idea 2: Data

    • Read AP Workbook Chapter 3 (page 111-130)

    • Do Practice Problems at the end of the chapter

Thur Dec 1 / Fri Dec 2

10 | Big Idea 3: Algorithms and Programming

    • Read AP Workbook Chapter 3 (page 167-203)

    • Do Practice Problems at the end of the chapter

Note: This is the longest section by far, but it's we already covered most of these skills. Skim the reading, take note of some vocabulary, and focus on Practice Problems to test your knowledge.

Mon Dec 5 / Tues Dec 6


11 | Big Idea 4: Computer Systems and Networks

    • Read AP Workbook Chapter 4 (page 321-327)

    • Do Practice Problems at the end of the chapter

Wed Dec 7 / Thur Dec 8

12 | Big Idea 5: Impact of Computing

    • Read AP Workbook Chapter 4 (page 341-351)

    • Do Practice Problems at the end of the chapter

Fri Dec 9 / Mon Dec 12


13 | AP Practice Test (Graded)

    • Students will complete an AP Practice Test in AP Classroom

    • This is a graded assignment, but will have a curve applied, since students will not likely have time to answer all the questions before the end of the period. Get as far as you can!

Tues Dec 13 / Wed Dec 14


14 | AP Practice Test Reflection

    • Students can go over problems from the AP Practice Test in small groups