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Have finishing students write advice to incoming students.

  • This will encourage incoming students, as they will have a greater connection to peers who have taken the course before.
  • It will also give you the ability to see what struggles your students have had during the year and appreciate the various ways that they overcame these struggles.

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  • Address Misconceptions About the Field of CS
  • Student-Focused Assessment
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Hélène Martin's website under "AP Computer Science Advice"

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