Unit Six
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
Checking Create Tasks
Learn about Binary, Bits, and Bytes
Complete Quiz #1 - Binary, Bits, and Bytes
Wed Nov 9 / Thur Nov 10
3 | Compression
Learn about Compression and Images
Complete Quiz #2 - Compression
Fri Nov 11 / Mon Nov 14
4 | Encryption
Learn about Encryption
Complete Quiz #3 - Encryption
Thur Nov 17 / Fri Nov 18
6 | The Internet
Learn about 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
