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Introduce a new concept by having students modify existing, well-defined programs before writing programs from scratch.

  • Students should be led to the point where they can design a program on their own given only the specifications, an initially daunting task.

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Tips from Deborah Power Carter The College Board’s AP Computer Science Teacher’s Guide.

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