Advance Placement (AP) Computer Science A

In this course we focus on core detailing of the Java language basic concepts. We try to focus on every topic in such a way that student will get 100% confidence.
Here at Sigma-Pi Academy, Video recording of every class and pdf of class notes will be provided. Regular tests will be taken and we would work on the weakpoint of the student. Doubt clearing at the time when the student is unable to solve the problem.

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Course content :

  • 1. Primitive Types
    You’ll learn the fundamentals of Java, a programming language, as well as other foundational concepts for coding. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Primitive data types including int, double, and Boolean
    ⇒ Evaluating arithmetic expressions in program code
    ⇒ Using assignment operators to produce a value
    ⇒ How variables and operators are sequenced and combined in an expression to create a result

    In the exam : 2.5% - 5%
  • 2. Using Objects
    You’ll explore reference data as a way to represent real-world objects in a digital world and discover methods to perform more complex operations. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Objects and classes as ways to describe instances, attributes, and behaviors
    ⇒ Creating objects by calling constructors with and without parameters
    ⇒ Utilizing class libraries, including Integer and Double
    ⇒ Defining an object’s behavior using methods, including static and Math class
    ⇒ Calling non-static void methods with and without parameters
    ⇒ Using String objects and methods
    ⇒ Using application program interfaces (APIs) and libraries

    In the exam : 5% - 7.5%
  • 3. Boolean Expressions and if Statements
    You’ll delve into the building blocks of algorithms and focus on using conditional statements to solve problems and control results. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Finding Boolean values with expressions involving relational operators
    ⇒ Using conditional statements to execute different statements based on input values
    ⇒ Building on conditional statements to create multiple possible outcomes
    ⇒ Creating the same value using equivalent Boolean expressions
    ⇒ Referencing objects with aliases

    In the exam : 15% - 17.5%
  • 4. Iteration
    You’ll learn about iteration, another building block of algorithms that are for repetition. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Creating a loop to run an expression repeatedly until certain conditions are met
    ⇒ Standard arithmetic-based and String algorithms
    ⇒ Representing iterative processes in code using for and while loops
    ⇒ Nesting loop and iteration statements

    In the exam : 17.5% - 22.5%
  • 5. Writing Classes
    You’ll explore how real-world interactions can be expressed digitally by organizing behaviors and attributes into classes, and you’ll examine the legal and ethical implications of computer programming. Topics may include:
    ⇒ The makeup of a class, including whether attributes are public or private
    ⇒ Setting an object’s attributes using constructors
    ⇒ Using comments to describe the functionality of code
    ⇒ Defining behaviors of an object using non-void, void, and static methods
    ⇒ Where variables can be used in program code
    ⇒ Breaking problems into smaller parts by creating methods to solve individual subproblems
    ⇒ Intellectual property and ethical concerns in programming

    In the exam : 5% - 7.5%
  • 6. Array
    You’ll learn techniques and standard algorithms to work with collections of related data, known as data structures. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Representing multiple related items as array objects
    ⇒ Traversing an array by accessing the elements using iteration statements
    ⇒ Standard algorithms that utilize array traversals to perform functions

    In the exam : 10% - 15%
  • 7. Arraylist
    You’ll delve deeper into data sets, exploring ArrayList objects for larger amounts of data, as well as the privacy concerns related to personal data storage. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Representing collections of related object reference data using ArrayList objects
    ⇒ Traversing an ArrayList by accessing the elements using iteration statements
    ⇒ Standard algorithms that utilize ArrayList traversals to perform functions
    ⇒ Searching and sorting using standard algorithms
    ⇒ Ethical issues around data collections

    In the exam : 2.5% - 7.5%
  • 8. 2D Array
    Now that you’ve explored 1D arrays, you’ll branch out into 2D arrays and experiment with data sets represented in a table. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Representing collections of data as arrays of arrays, or 2D arrays
    ⇒ Traversing a 2D array by accessing the elements using nested iteration statements

    In the exam : 7.5% - 10%
  • 9. Inheritance
    You’ll learn how to manipulate programming without altering existing code by using subclasses to create a hierarchy. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Using common attributes and behaviors to group existing objects into super classes
    ⇒ Defining and overriding methods within subclasses and super classes
    ⇒ Creating references using inheritance hierarchies
    ⇒ Associating subclass objects with super classes to create polymorphism

    In the exam : 5% - 10%
  • 10. Recursion
    You’ll work on solving larger problems by solving smaller, simpler versions of the same problem using recursive methods. Topics may include:
    ⇒ Executing recursive methods
    ⇒ Searching and sorting using binary search and merge sort algorithms

    In the exam : 5% - 7.5%