Monroe Township Schools

Monroe Township Schools
Curriculum Management System
AP Computer Science A
10-12
August 2008
* For adoption by all regular education programs Board Approved: August 2008
as specified and for adoption or adaptation by
all Special Education Programs in accordance
with Board of Education Policy # 2220.
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Table of Contents
Monroe Township Schools Administration and Board of Education Members Page 3
Acknowledgments Page 4
District Mission Statement and Goals Page 5
Introduction/Philosophy/Educational Goals Page 6
National and State Standards Page 7
Scope and Sequence Pages 8-10
Goals/Essential Questions/Objectives/Instructional Tools/Activities Pages 11-41
Benchmarks Pages 42
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MONROE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Joseph King, Interim Superintendent

Dr. Christopher H. Tienken, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Veronica Geyer, Assistant Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ms. Amy Antelis, President

Mr. Lew Kaufman, Vice President
Mr. Marvin Braverman
Mr. Ken Chiarella
Ms. Kathy Kolupanowich
Mr. John Leary
Ms. Kathy Leonard
Mrs. Rita Ostrager
Mr. Ira Tessler
JAMESBURG REPRESENTATIVE
Ms. Patrice Faraone
Student Board Members
Ms. Melissa Bonamici

Ms. Nidhi Bhatt
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Acknowledgments
The following individuals are acknowledged for their assistance in the preparation of this Curriculum
Management System:
Writers Names: Nicole Santora, Teacher of Mathematics
Supervisor Name: Robert O’Donnell, Supervisor of Mathematics and Educational Technology
Technology Staff: Al Pulsinelli

Reggie Washington
Bill Wetherill
Secretarial Staff: Debby Gialanella

Geri Manfre
Gail Nemeth
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Monroe Township Schools
Mission and Goals
Mission
The mission of the Monroe Township School District, a unique multi-generational community, is to
collaboratively develop and facilitate programs that pursue educational excellence and foster
character, responsibility, and life-long learning in a safe, stimulating, and challenging environment to
empower all individuals to become productive citizens of a dynamic, global society.
Goals
To have an environment that is conducive to learning for all individuals.
To have learning opportunities that are challenging and comprehensive in order to stimulate the
intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of the learner.
To procure and manage a variety of resources to meet the needs of all learners.
To have inviting up-to-date, multifunctional facilities that both accommodate the community and are
utilized to maximum potential.
To have a system of communication that will effectively connect all facets of the community with the
Monroe Township School District.
To have a staff that is highly qualified, motivated, and stable and that is held accountable to deliver a
safe, outstanding, and superior education to all individuals.
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INTRODUCTION, PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION, AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Philosophy
Monroe Township Schools are committed to providing all students with a quality education resulting in life-long learners who can
succeed in a global society. The mathematics program, grades K - 12, is predicated on that belief and is guided by the following six
principles as stated by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in the Principles and Standards for School
Mathematics, 2000. First, a mathematics education requires equity. All students will be given worthwhile opportunities and strong
support to meet high mathematical expectations. Second, a coherent mathematics curriculum will effectively organize, integrate, and
articulate important mathematical ideas across the grades. Third, effective mathematics teaching requires the following: a) knowing
and understanding mathematics, students as learners, and pedagogical strategies b) having a challenging and supportive classroom
environment and c) continually reflecting on and refining instructional practice. Fourth, students must learn mathematics with
understanding. A student's prior experiences and knowledge will actively build new knowledge. Fifth, assessment should support the
learning of important mathematics and provide useful information to both teachers and students. Lastly, technology enhances
mathematics learning, supports effective mathematics teaching, and influences what mathematics is taught.
As students begin their mathematics education in Monroe Township, classroom instruction will reflect the best thinking of the
day. Children will engage in a wide variety of learning activities designed to develop their ability to reason and solve complex problems.
Calculators, computers, manipulatives, technology, and the Internet will be used as tools to enhance learning and assist in problem
solving. Group work, projects, literature, and interdisciplinary activities will make mathematics more meaningful and aid understanding.
Classroom instruction will be designed to meet the learning needs of all children and will reflect a variety of learning styles.
In this changing world those who have a good understanding of mathematics will have many opportunities and doors open to
them throughout their lives. Mathematics is not for the select few but rather is for everyone. Monroe Township Schools are committed
to providing all students with the opportunity and the support necessary to learn significant mathematics with depth and understanding.
This curriculum guide is designed to be a resource for staff members and to provide guidance in the planning, delivery, and assessment
of mathematics instruction.
Educational Goals
AP Computer Science A is the second level in the computer programming series. Students enrolled in this class have successfully
completed a year of learning and programming in the Visual Basic.Net language. The AP Computer Science A class introduces
students for the first time to object-oriented programming methodology and the Java programming language. This class emphasizes
design, analysis, and testing. For each problem given, students must implement a computer based solution that is effective and
efficient. In order to do this, students need to implement commonly-used algorithms as swell as develop their own appropriate
algorithms. All the topics mentioned in the AP Computer Science A Course Description are covered before the administration of the AP
Computer Science Exam.
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New Jersey State Department of Education
Core Curriculum Content Standards
A note about Mathematics Standards and Cumulative Progress Indicators.
The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Mathematics were revised in 2008. The Cumulative Progress Indicators
(CPI's) referenced in this curriculum guide refer to these new standards and may be found in the Curriculum folder on the district
servers. A complete copy of the new Core Curriculum Content Standards for Mathematics may also be found at:
http://education.state.nj.us/cccs/?_standard_matrix;c=4
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Scope and Sequence
Quarter I
Big Idea: Technology Big Idea: Language
I. Computer Systems II. Introduction to Programming Environment
o comprehend basic computer processing including memory o open, save, and close programs in the Eclipse
location, translators, compilers, virutual machines, and o create a Java program
operating systems
o use comments effectively
o differentiate between analog and digital technology
o use identifiers, and keyword
o understand how computers are connected together into
networks to share information vs. single-user systems o distinguish between different programming levels
o understand the difference and the importance of the Internet o use compilers and interpreters
and the World Wide Web o distinguish between syntax and semantics
o understand computer ethics and social implications o recognize different errors – compile time, run time, and logical
o understand legal issues and privacy rights o correct errors and use a variety of methods to debug code
o represent numbers in different bases o read, understand a problem’s description, purpose, and goal
Big Idea: Language Big Idea: Language

III. Objects and Primitive Data IV. Decision Control Structures
o define the difference between primitive data and objects o define conditional statements
o use string literals o use if statements
o understand escape sequences o apply equality and relational operators to their programs
o declare variables o use if – else statements
o recognize and use different primitive data types o identify the necessity of using block statements
o perform mathematical computations o use nested if statements
o convert data types o apply logical operators to the if statements
o create objects o compare characters and strings
o understand wrapper classes o compare floating point values
o create constant variables o use increment and decrement operators
o discuss the limitations of finite representation
o access and use class libraries and packages including the
String, Random, and Math
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Quarter II
Big Idea: Language Big Idea: Objects
V. Repetition Control Structures VI. Writing Classes
o define loop or repetition statement o define classes that are made of variables and methods
o create a program using the while statement o explain encapsulations and the Java modifier
o understand sentinel value o understand the anatomy of a method
o define infinite loop o use the return statement
C4 – The course
o use nested loops o understand
teaches students parameters
o use the for statement toouse and
understand and use constructors
implement
o distinguish between using the while loop and the for loop o explain
commonly used and use method overloading
algorithms and
o discuss pre-conditions and post-conditions divide complicated methods into simpler,
o structures.
data supporting methods
o analyze algorithms including calculations of statements o understand object relationships
execution counts
Big Idea: Objects

VII. Design and Implement Classes
o define reference aliases including the null reference and this
reference
o pass object references as parameters
o define static variables and static methods
o use the static modifier
o understand and throw an exception
o define formal interfaces and their class implementations
including the Comparable interface, List interface, and the
Iterator and ListIterator interfaces
o choose appropriate data representations and algorithms
o discuss object-oriented development
o discuss top-down development
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Quarter III
Big Idea: Language Big Idea: Objects
VIII. Arrays IX. Inheritance
o define arrays o derive new classes from existing ones
o declare and use arrays o use the keyword super as a reference
o pass arrays as parameters o define multiple inheritance
o create arrays of objects o override methods
o For Each Loop o add and modify methods in child classes
o search arrays using a binary or sequential search o design class hierarchies
o sort arrays using a selection sort, insertion sort, and merge sort C4 –oThe define
course and use polymorphism
teaches students
o compare sorts o anduse polymorphism with interfaces
to use
o understand and use two-dimensional arrays implement
o discuss abstract classes
commonly used
o use the ArrayList class o understand
algorithms and encapsulation and information hiding
data structures.
Big Idea: Algorithm

X. Recursion
o explain the underlying ideas of recursion mathematically
o understand recursive methods and processing steps
o define infinite recursion and discuss ways to avoid it
o compare recursion versus iteration
o compare direct and indirect recursion
o use recursion to solve the Towers of Hanoi puzzle
Quarter IV
Big Idea: Nature Big Idea: Creativity
XI. Grid World XII. Graphics
o use and modify existing classes o comprehend the relationship between coordinate systems and
o understand intercommunicating objects graphics
o use inheritance o distinguish between a Java application and a Java applet
o understand interfaces and abstract classes o create graphical programs that draw shapes
o use arrays o create graphics-based objects
o create a basic graphical user interface (GUI)
o create a GUI that has checkboxes and radio buttons
o use the GUI component class hierarchy
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o understand recursion in fractals
Big Idea: Technology
Suggested days of
Grade Level/Subject:
Instruction
Topic: Computer Systems

AP Computer Science A /
10-12 Goal 1: The student will be able to use and understand computer systems.
Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Cumulative Progress Indicators Sample Conceptual Understandings Resources / Learning Activities /
(CPI's) Interdisciplinary Activities / Assessment Model
The student will be able to:
4 1.1 comprehend basic • How does a computer work? What are its main Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
computer processing components? • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
including memory location, Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
translators, compilers, Computer Science. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River,
virutual machines, and NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007.
operating systems • Internet
(8.2.B.1)
Learning Activities
1.2 differentiate between • How has technology evolved over the years? Why is
• Create an algorithm – Students will create an
analog and digital present day technology clearer and easier to use?
original algorithm that takes in input for three
technology
numbers, calculates and outputs which number
(8.2.A.2) has the greatest value
- Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
1.3 understand how • How do computers communicate on a building level? Comprehension, Application
computers are connected On a global level?
together into networks to
• Computer Ethics - Computer ethics considers
share information vs.
the relationships among facts,
single-user systems
conceptualizations, policies and values with
(8.2.A.2, 8.1.B.1) regard to computer technology. The students
1.4 understand the difference will research the ten commandments of
and the importance of the computer ethics on the Internet. They will then
Internet and the World create a scenerio that violates each of these
Wide Web ethics. They will also explain why each ethic
(8.2.A.2) exists and the ramifications that can occur if the
ethic is violated.
Comprehension, Application
Assessment
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Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Technology
Instruction
Topic: Computer Systems
10-12 Goal 1: The student will be able to use and understand computer systems.

• Observation
1.5 understand computer • If you want to get a computer related job with the • Discussion
ethics and social government, they will go through your Internet history. • Quiz
implications What are you legally allowed to do, what are you not
(8.1.B.2) able to do?
1.6 understand legal issues
and privacy rights
(8.1.B.2)
1.7 represent numbers in • What are the different number bases? Why would it be
different bases advantageous to use a base other than base 10?
(4.1.A.1)
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Big Idea: Language
Suggested days of
Instruction
Topic: Introduction to the Programming Environment

10-12 Goal 2: The student will be able to understand and utilize the Java programming language through the
Eclipse, and Net Beans programming environment.
1 2.1 open, save, and close • Each programming environment works a different way. Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
programs in the Eclipse How does Eclipse and NetBeans create, compile, and • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
execute Java programs? Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2)
Computer Science. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River,
2.2 create a Java program NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007.
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2) • Eclipse Programming Environment
2.3 distinguish between different • Net Beans Programming Environment
programming levels
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2)
Learning Activities
2.4 use compilers and
interpreters • Walk through programming environment – As a
class we will learn and understand how to
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2)
create and run programs in the Eclipse and
NetBeans programming environment.
2.5 use comments effectively Comprehension, Application
• Why would a programmer use comments, and what is
(4.5.B.1, 4.5.B.2) the appropriate way to word comments? Who are they
for? Students will use their knowledge of the
programming environment to create the
following programs:
2.6 use identifiers, and keyword • Name some keywords in Visual Basic. Based on that
do you think the key words in Java will be similar? Why • “Hello World” program – Students will create a
(4.5.B.1, 4.5.B.2)
or why not? program that outputs the words “Hello World”.
It is tradition in every programming language
that this is the first program a person new to the
• How is learning a new language and a programming language creates.
2.7 distinguish between syntax
language similar? What do you need to do to learn any
and semantics - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
new language?
(4.5.B.1, 4.5.B.2) Comprehension, Application
• Test program – Introduce the following errors,

one at a time to the program Project 1.1 from
the textbook. Record any error messages that
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Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Language
Instruction
2.8 recognize different errors – • There are three types of errors: compile time, run time, the compiler produces. Fix the previous error
compile time, run time, and and logical. When do think each of these errors will each time before you introduce a new one. If
logical occur? How do you think these errors are caused? no error messages are produced, explain why.
(4.5.B.3) Try to predict what will happen before you make
each change. The errors are: change Test to
2.9 correct errors and use a
test, change Emergenecy to emergency;
variety of methods to debug
remove the first quotation mark in the string;
code
remove the last quotation mark in the string;
(4.5.B.1, 4.5.B.2, 4.5.B.3) change main to man; change println to bogus;
remove the semicolon at end of the println
2.10 read, understand a problem’s statement; remove the last brace in the
description, purpose, and • What would be the process a programmer would use to program.
goal solve a large task? - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
(8.2.B.11) Comprehension, Application,
Analysis
• Information program – Create an application

that prints, on separate lines, your name, your
birthday, your hobbies, your favorite book, and
your favorite movie. Label each piece of
information as output.
Comprehension, Application,
Analysis, Synthesis
• Phrase program – Create an application that

prints the phrase Knowledge is power on: one
line; on three lines, one word per line, with the
words centered relative to each other; inside a
box made up of the characters = and |
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Instruction
• Star Diamond program - Create an application

that prints a diamond shape. Don’t print any
unneeded characters. (That is don’t make any
character string longer than it has to be.)
Analysis, Synthesis
• Initial program – Create an application that

displays your intitials in large block letters.
Make each large letter out of the corresponding
regular character.
Analysis, Synthesis
Assessment
• Observation
• Discussion
• Test
• Program Projects
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Big Idea: Language
Suggested days of
Instruction
Topic: Objects and Primitive Data

10-12 Goal 3: The student will be able to create and use objects and primitive data.

7 3.1 define the difference • What is an object? What is the difference between a Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
between primitive data floating point value variable and a String variable? • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
and objects Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2)
NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007.
• Eclipse Programming Environment
3.2 use string literals • Based on your prior programming knowledge, what is a • Net Beans Programming Environment
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, String literal? Does it change by for each programming
4.5.F.2) language?
Learning Activities
Students will use their understanding of objects and
• Why are escape sequences standard in the Java primitive data to create the following programs:
3.3 understand escape language? What is their importance?
sequences
• Time program – Create an application that
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2) reads values representing a time in hours,
• What is the difference between declaring and minutes, and seconds. Then print the same
3.4 declare variables initializing variables? Why is it necessary to declare time in seconds.
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2) variables? - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
Analysis, Synthesis
• Name the different primitive data types?
3.5 recognize and use • Do primitive data have default types?
• Distance program – Create an application that
different primitive data
reads the (x,y) coordinates for two points.
types
Compute the distance between the two points
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2) using the distance formula.
• What are the mathematical operands used the Java - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
3.6 perform mathematical programming language? Comprehension, Application,
computations Analysis, Synthesis
(4.1.B.1, 4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2,
4.5.C.4, 4.5.F.2) • MPG program – Create an application that
computes the number of miles per gallon (mpg)
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Instruction

• Why would you want to change the data type of a of gas for a trip. The total amount of gas used
3.7 convert data types variable? should be a floating point number. Also accept
• What is the data type of the quotient when you divide two numbers representing the odometer
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2)
two integers? readings at the start and end of the trip.
Analysis, Synthesis
• Why is creating objects different from creating primitive
data?
3.8 create objects • Coin program – Create an application that
• What key words are necessary to use when creating determines the value of the coins in a jar and
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2)
objects and why? prints the total in dollars and cents. Read
integer values that represent the number of
quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. Use
currency formatter to print the output.
• When would you want primitive data to become an
3.9 understand wrapper object? - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
classes Comprehension, Application,
• What is auto boxing? Why do you think Java made it Analysis, Synthesis
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2) standard?
Assessment
• What is the standard way to create a constant
3.10 create constant variables • Observation
variable?
(4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2) • Discussion
• When would it be advantageous to use constant
variables? • Quiz
• Test
• Why do think a computer will crash when its limitations
3.11 discuss the limitations of are infinite?
finite representation
(4.1.C.1, 4.2.D.1, 4.2.D.2,
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2)
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Instruction

• What is a major difference between using the String
3.12 Access and use class class and the Math class?
libraries and packages
including the String,
Random, and Math class
(4.4.B.1, 4.4.B.3, 4.4.B.4,
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, 4.5.F.2)
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Instruction
Topic: Decision Control Structures
10-12 Goal 4: The student will be able to understand and use decision control structures.

4 4.1 define conditional statements • What is a conditional statement? Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
• Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
(4.5.A.2, • Name two different types of conditional statements that Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, you have learned in the past. Computer Science. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River,
4.5.F.2) NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007.
• What are the main components that should be present • Net Beans Programming Environment
4.2 use if statements in an if statement?
(4.5.A.2, Learning Activities
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, Students will use their understanding of decision
4.5.F.2) • What is the difference between equality operators and control structures to create the following programs:
relational operators? • Leap Calendar program – Design an implement
4.3 apply equality and relational an application that reads an integer value
operators to their programs representing a year input by the user. The
(4.5.A.2, purpose of the program is to determine if the
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, year is a leap year in the Gregorian calendar. A
• What is the difference between multiple if statements year is a leap year if it is divisible by 4, unless it
4.5.F.2) and if-else statements? is also divisible by 100 but not 400.
• Give a situation when you would use each one of them. - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
4.4 use if – else statements Comprehension, Application,
(4.5.A.2, Analysis, Synthesis
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• How do you nest if statements?
4.5.F.2) • Digits – Design and implement an application
• What are the advantages of nested if statements and that determines and prints the number of odd,
what are the disadvantages? even, and zero digits in an integer value read
from the keyboard.
4.5 use nested if statements
(4.5.A.2,
• Create a truth table demonstrating the logical Comprehension, Application,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
operators. Analysis, Synthesis
4.5.F.2)
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Instruction
Topic: Decision Control Structures
10-12 Goal 4: The student will be able to understand and use decision control structures.

4.6 apply logical operators to the if • Explain the differences between characters and Assessment
statements Strings. • Observation
(4.5.A.2, • Discussion
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• Quiz
4.5.F.2)
4.7 compare characters and • Test
• What do you think rounding errors are? Why do they
strings • Program Projects
occur? Think about an irrational number in the
(4.5.A.2, calculator, why does it look different depending on
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, which calculator you put it into?
4.5.F.2)
4.8 compare floating point values • What is the difference between an accumulator and a
(4.1.C.1, counter? What is the easiest way to create a counter?
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2,
4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
4.9 use increment and

decrement operators
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
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Instruction
Topic: Repetition Control Structures
10-12 Goal 5: The student will be able to understand and use repetition control structures.

4 5.1 define loop or repetition • Name three different repetition structures. Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
statement • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2) • Eclipse Programming Environment
• Net Beans Programming Environment
• Compare the while statement in Java with the while
5.2 create a program using statement in Visual Basic.Net. What the similarities?
the while statement Do you think this would hold true for any programming
(4.2.B.4, Learning Activities
language?
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, Students will use their understanding of repetition
structures to create the following programs:
4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
• When does a programmer use a sentinel value? What • Print even numbers – Design and implement an
is its significance? application that prints all the even number
between 2 and a number inputted by the user
5.3 understand sentinel value using a for loop, modulus division, and an if
(4.2.B.4, statement.
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, • List three examples when a infinite loop can occur. - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
4.5.D.4, Comprehension, Application,
4.5.F.2) Analysis, Synthesis
5.4 define infinite loop • What are some foreseen problems that can occur from • Strings to Characters program – Design and
nested loops? implement an application reads a string from
(4.2.B.4,
the user and prints it one character per line
4.3.A.3, 4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2,
4.5.D.4, 4.5.F.2) • What are some of the benefits of a for loop? Analysis, Synthesis
• Is it necessary to use curly braces in a for loop? What
5.5 use nested loops happens if you don’t?
• Hi-Lo guessing game – -Lo Guessing Game –
(4.5.A.2, Design and implement an application that plays
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, the Hi-Lo guessing game with numbers. The
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Instruction

4.5.F.2) • When would it be advantageous to use a for loop program should pick a random number between
instead of a while loop? 1 and 100 inclusive, then keep asking the user
to guess the number. On each guess, report to
5.6 use the for statement
the user that he or she is correct or that the
(4.2.B.4, guess is high or low. Keep accepting guesses
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, until the user guesses the correctly or quits.
4.5.D.4, Use a sentinel value to determine whether the
4.5.F.2) user wants to quit. Count the number of
• What is the difference between a pre-condition and a
guesses and report that value when the user
post-condition? What would be a good situation to use
guesses correctly. At the end of each game
a post-condition?
ask whether the user wants to play again. Keep
5.7 distinguish between using playing games until the user chooses to stop.
the while loop and the for - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
loop
• Create an algorithm showing how to find the Comprehension, Application,
(4.5.A.2, alphabetical order of three Strings. Analysis, Synthesis
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
• Stars program – Create a separate program to

5.8 discuss pre-conditions produce each pattern of stars: an upside down
and post-conditions right triangle; a right triangle; and a diamond.
(4.5.A.2, - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, Comprehension, Application,
5.9 analyze algorithms • Vowel program – Design and implement an

including calculations of application that reads a string, then determines
statements execution and prints how many times each lower cased
counts vowel appears in the entire string. Have a
(4.5.A.2, separate counter for each vowel. Also count
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, and print the number of consonants, spaces,
and punctuation marks.
4.5.F.2)
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Instruction

Analysis, Synthesis
• Rocks paper scissors game – Design and

implement an application that plays the rock
paper scissor game against the computer.
When played between two people, each person
picks one of three options at the same time and
a winner is determined. In the game, rock
beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper
beats rock. The program should randomly
choose one of the three options then ask for the
user’s selection. At that point the game reveals
both choices and prints a statement indicating
that the user won, that the computer won, or
that it was tie. Keep playing until the user
chooses to stop, then print the number of user
wins, losses, and ties.
Analysis, Synthesis
Assessment
• Observation
• Discussion
• Quiz
• Test
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Big Idea: Objects
Suggested days of
Instruction
Topic: Writing Classes

10-12 Goal 6: The student will be able to write classes.

14 6.1 define classes that are • Classes in the Java programming language are very Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
made of variables and similar to classes in Biology. Explain why they are • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
methods similar. Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
• Explain the difference between variables and methods
6.2 explain encapsulations that are declared as private, public, and that do not
and the Java modifier have a visibility modifier. Learning Activities
(4.5.A.2, Students will use their understanding of class
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, structures to create the following programs:
4.5.F.2)
• Explain which part of the method header conveys to
• Dice program – Write an application that rolls a
the program.
die and displays the result. Let the user pick
6.3 understand the anatomy of
the number of sides on the die. Use the Die
a method
class to represent the die in your program.
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• Does a method need a return statement? What is the Comprehension, Application,
purpose of a return statement?
6.4 use the return statement • Dice program II- Design and implement a class
(4.5.A.2, called PairOfDice with two six sided die objects.
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, • How are parameters passed to methods and if their Create a driver class called BoxCars with a
values are changed in the method are the values also main method that rolls a PairOfDice object 1000
4.5.F.2) changed in the driver class? times counting the number of times box cars
(two sixes) that can occur.
6.5 understand parameters
(4.5.A.2, Comprehension, Application,
• Constructors are called automatically when an object is
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, Analysis, Synthesis
created. What is their purpose?
4.5.F.2)
25
Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Objects
Instruction

• Pig game – Using the PairOfDice class design
6.6 understand and use • Give several examples of when a programmer would and implement a class to play a game called
constructors need to use method overloading? Pig. In this game the user competes against the
computer. On each turn the player rolls a pair
(4.5.A.2,
of dice and adds up his or her points. Whoever
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
reaches 100 points first, wins. If a player rolls a
4.5.F.2) 1, he or she loses all points for that round and
6.7 explain and use method • Methods are an objects behavior. Why is in beneficial the die go to the other player. If a player rolls
overloading to have simplistic methods versus complicated ones? two 1s in one turn, the player loses all points
(4.5.A.2, earned so far in the game and loses control of
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, the dice. The player may voluntarily turn over
the dice after each roll. So the player must
4.5.F.2)
decide to either roll again and risk losing points,
or give up the dice possibly letting the other
6.8 divide complicated player win.
methods into simpler, • Define aggregation.
supporting methods • Define association. Comprehension, Application,
(4.5.A.2, Analysis, Synthesis
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2) • Card Program – Design and implement a class
called Card that represents a standard playing
6.9 understand object card. Each card has suit and a face value.
relationships Create a program that deals 20 random cards.
Analysis, Synthesis
4.5.F.2)
• Fraction program – Write an application that lets

the user add, subract, multiply, or divide two
fractions. Sue the Rational class in your
implementation.
26
Instruction

Analysis, Synthesis
Assessment
• Observation
• Discussion
• Quiz
• Test
27
Instruction
Topic: Design and Implement Classes
10-12 Goal 7: The student will be able to design and implement classes.

8 7.1 define reference aliases • There are two circumstances where a programmer Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
including the null reference needs to use the this reference. Explain and give an • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
and the this reference example of each. Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
• What is the difference between passing objects as
7.2 pass object references as parameters and primitive data as parameters?
parameters Learning Activities
(4.5.A.2, Students will use their understanding of interfaces
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, and static variables and methods to create the
following programs:
4.5.F.2)
• What is the benefit of having a static method? If you
had a class representing a bank, which methods would • Priority program – Design and implement a
7.3 define static variables and you make static and which would you not? Java interface that has two methods: setPriority
static methods and getPriority. The interface should list a
(4.5.A.2, number a set of objects in the order of their
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, importance. Design and implement a class
4.5.F.2) • Create a program that demonstrates the use of a static called Task that implements the Priority
method. interface. Create a driver class to use some
Task objects.
7.4 use the static modifier
(4.5.A.2, Comprehension, Application,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, • What is the difference between an error and an
Analysis, Synthesis
exception? Name a few possible exceptions that you
4.5.F.2) can receive and why you would get them.
• Lockable program – Design a Java interface
7.5 understand and throw an called Lockable that includes methods: setKey,
exception lock, unlock, and locked. The setKey, lock and
(4.5.A.2, unlock methods take an integer parameter that
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, represents the key. The setKey method
establishes a key. The lock and unlock
4.5.F.2)
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Instruction

• Is the Comparable interface standard in the Java methods only work if the key is used correctly.
library? What is the method of the comparable The locked method returns a boolean of true or
interface and what does it do? false. A Lockable object is an object whose
regular methods are protected: if the object is
locked, the methods cannot be invoked; if the
7.6 define formal interfaces and object is unlocked, they can be invoked.
their class implementations Redesign and implement a version of the Coin
including the Comparable class from Chapter 4 so that it is Lockable.
interface, List interface, and - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
the Iterator and ListIterator Comprehension, Application,
interfaces Analysis, Synthesis
(4.5.A.2, • List the steps a programmer should take to problem
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, solve.
Assessment
4.5.F.2) • There are two different ways to develop a Java
program; object-oriented and top down. Explain the • Observation
difference between them. Which method do you prefer • Discussion
7.7 choose appropriate data and why?
representations and • Quiz
algorithms • Test
(4.5.A.2, • Program Projects
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2,
8.2.B.11)
7.8 discuss object-oriented
development
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2,
8.2.B.11)
7.9 discuss top-down
development
(4.5.A.2,
29
Instruction

4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2,
8.2.B.11)
30
Instruction
Topic: Arrays
10-12 Goal 8: The student will be able to understand and use arrays including sorting and searching arrays.

11 8.1 define arrays • In what ways do arrays simplify code? Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
• Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2) NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007.
• What is important to understand when comparing • Eclipse Programming Environment
8.2 declare and use arrays arrays? Is there a default value for primitive data when • Net Beans Programming Environment
(4.5.A.2, an array is declared and not initialized? What about for
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, objects?
Learning Activities
4.5.F.2) Students will use their understanding of arrays to
create the following programs:
• When arrays of primitive data are passed as a
8.3 pass arrays as parameters parameter, they behave like an object. Why? • 0-50 program – Design and implement an
(4.5.A.2, application that reads a number of integers that
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, are in the range 0 to 50 inclusive and counts
how many times each one is entered. After all
4.5.F.2) • Can an array be created of any type of object? What is input has been processed, print all of the
the difference between an array of primitive data and values, with the number of times each one was
an array of objects? entered.
8.4 create arrays of objects
4.5.F.2) • What is the difference between a for loop and a for Analysis, Synthesis
each loop? What is the limitations on a for each loop?
• 0-100 program – Design and implement an
appication that reads a set of values in the
8.5 For Each Loop
range 1 to 100 from the user and then creates a
(4.2.B.4, • Explain the sequential search and the binary search.
chart showing how often the vaules appeared.
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, Explain when it is appropriate to use each type of
It shows how many values fell in the range 1 to
search.
4.5.D.4, 10, 11 to 20, and so on. Print one asterisk for
4.5.F.2) each value entered.
8.6 search arrays using a binary or Comprehension, Application,
31
Instruction
Topic: Arrays
10-12 Goal 8: The student will be able to understand and use arrays including sorting and searching arrays.

sequential search • Use the following list of elements of an integer array: Analysis, Synthesis
(4.5.A.2, 5, 7, 89, 34, 2, 56, 12. Sort each of these using the
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, selection sort, insertion sort, and merge sort.
• Bank program – The L&L Bank can handle up
4.5.F.2) to 30 customers who have savings accounts.
Design and implement a program that manages
the accounts. Keep track of key information
8.7 sort arrays using a selection
and let each customer make deposits and
sort, insertion sort, and merge
withdrawals. Prodcue error messages for
sort
invalid transactions.
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• When is it necessary to use a two-dimensional array? Comprehension, Application,
8.8 compare sorts
(4.5.A.2, Assessment
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• Observation
4.5.F.2)
• Compare and contrast an array and an ArrayList. • Discussion
Explain when each should be used. • Quiz
8.9 understand and use two-
dimensional arrays • Test
(4.5.A.2, • Program Projects
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
8.10 use the ArrayList class

(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
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Instruction
Topic: Inheritance
10-12 Goal 9: The student will be able to understand and use inheritance to organize and create classes.

6 9.1 derive new classes from • Give an example of subclasses in Biology. Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
existing ones • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
• Why is it beneficial to create subclasses that can Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
(4.5.A.2, access the parent class? Computer Science. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• What is the purpose of the super reference? When is • Net Beans Programming Environment
9.2 use the keyword super as a the super class called by default without the super
reference reference?
(4.5.A.2, Learning Activities
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, Students will use their understanding of inheritance
to create the following programs:
4.5.F.2)
• What is multiple inheritance? Does the Java
programming language support it? • Hospital program – Design and implement a set
9.3 define multiple inheritance of classes that define employees of a hospital
(4.5.A.2, including doctor, nurse, adminstrator, surgeon,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, receptionist, and janitor. Include methods in
• Give a biology related example of where a child class each class that are named according to the
4.5.F.2) would have a method that overrides the parent class. services performed and print a appropriate
message. Create a main driver class to
9.4 override methods instantiate several of the classes.
• The Whale class extends the Mammal class. What
methods would you add to the Whale class? Which of
4.5.F.2) these methods would override methods in the parent Analysis, Synthesis
class?
9.5 add and modify methods in • People Information program – Design and
child classes implement a set of classes that keeps track of
(4.5.A.2, information about a set of people such as age,
• Create an example of class hierarchy in Biology that
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, nationality, occupation, marital status, and
includes at least three classes.
income. Design each class to focus on a
4.5.F.2)
particular aspect of data collection. Create a
main driver class instantiate several of the
9.6 design class hierarchies classes.
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Instruction
Topic: Inheritance
10-12 Goal 9: The student will be able to understand and use inheritance to organize and create classes.

(4.5.A.2, • Explain how to cast in polymorphism. Why can you - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, cast down but it is not necessary to cast up? Comprehension, Application,
• How can polymorphism be done using interfaces?

9.7 define and use polymorphism Assessment
(4.5.A.2, • Observation
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, • Discussion
4.5.F.2) • Quiz
• What is the difference between an interface and an • Test
9.8 use polymorphism with abstract class? • Program Projects
interfaces
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2) • Give an example of when a programmer would not
want a child class to see a method or variable in the
parent class.
9.9 discuss abstract classes
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
9.10 understand encapsulation

and information hiding
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
4.5.F.2)
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Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Algorithm
Instruction
Topic: Recursion
10-12 Goal 10: The student will be able to understand and use recursion in programming.

5 10.1 Explain the underlying ideas • Explain recursion mathematically in your own words. Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
of recursion mathematically • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
(4.5.A.2,
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4,
• How does recursion work in Java?
10.2 understand recursive • Internet
methods and processing
steps
(4.4.C.4, Learning Activities
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2,
4.5.D.4, • Tower of Hanoi puzzle on the Internet -
• What is a base case? Why is it needed for recursion?
4.5.F.2) Students will go on the Internet to play Towers
of Hanoi. Towers of Hanoi puzzle of N disks is
solved by moving N-1 disks out of the way onto
10.3 define infinite recursion and an extra peg, moving the largest disk to the last
discuss ways to avoid it peg, then mvoing the N-1 disks from the extra
(4.5.A.2, peg to the last peg. This solution is recursive
4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, • When is recursion necessary? When should it be because, to move the substack of N-1 disks, we
4.5.F.2) avoided and iteration used instead? can use the same process.
10.4 compare recursion versus
Analysis
iteration
(4.2.B.4, • Method 1 calls method 2, method 2 calls method 3, and
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, method 3 calls method 1 again. Is this an example of • Sierpinski triangle and the Koch snowflake –
4.5.D.4, direct recursion or indirect recursion? using the recursive method, create using a ruler
4.5.F.2) on paper the Sierpinski triangle and the Koch
snowflake.
10.5 compare direct and indirect Comprehension, Application
recursion
(4.5.A.2, Students will use their understanding of recursion to
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Instruction
Topic: Recursion

4.5.C.2, 4.5.D.4, • Explain the general approach to solving the Towers of create the following programs:
4.5.F.2) Hanoi puzzle. How does it relate to recursion?
• Greatest Common Factor – Design and
implement a program for finding the greatest
common divisor of two positive numbers using
Euclid’s algorithm. The greatest common
10.6 use recursion to solve the divisor is the largest number that divides both
Towers of Hanoi puzzle numbers without producing a remainder. In a
(4.3.C.3, class called DivisorCalc, define a static method
4.5.A.2, 4.5.C.2, called gcd that accepts two integers num1 and
num2. Create a driver to test your
4.5.D.4,
implementation.
4.5.F.2)
Analysis, Synthesis
• Alien Race – In the language of an alien race,

all words take the form of Blurbs. A Blurb is a
Whoozit followed by one or more Whatzits. A
Whoozit is the character x followed by zero or
more ys. A Whatzit is a q followed by either a z
or a d, followed by a Whoozit. Design and
implement a recursive program that generates
random Blurbs in this alien race.
Analysis, Synthesis
• Pascal’s Triangle program – Design and

implement a recursive program that prints the
Nth line of Pascal’s Triangle. Each inside value
is the sum of the two values above it. Use an
36
Instruction
Topic: Recursion

array to store the values on each line.
Analysis, Synthesis
Assessment
• Observation
• Discussion
• Quiz
• Test
37
Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Nature
Instruction
Topic: Grid World Case Study
10-12 Goal 11: The student will be able to understand the case study for the Advanced Placement Test.

10 11.1 use and modify existing • Place a rock directly in the cell in front of a bug. Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
classes Invoke the canMove() method. What value is returned • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2) from this method? What type is this value? Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
11.2 understand • Create a method called leftTurn() that turns left 45 • Eclipse Programming Environment
intercommunicating objects degrees using only the methods defined in the bug • Net Beans Programming Environment
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2) class. • AP Grid World Case Study
• AP Grid World Case Study Narrative
• Which methods inherited from the Actor class are

11.3 use inheritance invoked in the canMove() method? Learning Activities
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2) • Run the case study –Download the AP Grid
World Case Study. Run the program. Observe
11.4 understand interfaces and and experiment with different objects and
• Why was the Grid Interface created? Where can you classes in the study. Understand the Bug class,
abstract classes
find the code for the methods that are declared in this Runner class, Grid Interface. Analyze the
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2) interface? relationship between all of the classes and
interfaces of the case study to understand why
11.5 use arrays each are needed for the study to run.
• All methods that return multiple objects return them in
(8.2.B.1, 8.2.B.2) - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
an ArrayList. Do you think it would be a better design
to return the objects in an array? Explain your answer. Comprehension, Application,
Analysis
• Extend the Bug class – Design and implement
an extension of the Bug class. This extension
can be any type of bug that you choose to
create. It has to be a subclass of the Bug class.
Analysis, Synthesis
• Exercises from the case study – Read the AP
38
Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Nature
Instruction
Topic: Grid World Case Study
10-12 Goal 11: The student will be able to understand the case study for the Advanced Placement Test.

Grid World Case Study Narrative. Respond to
all questions that appear in the Narrative.
Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
Assessment
• Observation
• Discussion
• Quizzes for each chapter of the Narrative
39
Suggested days of Curriculum Management System Big Idea: Creativity
Instruction
Topic: Graphics
10-12 Goal 12: The student will be able to effectively create a graphical user interface.

11 12.1 comprehend the relationship • The pixels of a color picture can be represented using Instructional Tools/Materials/Technology/Resources
between coordinate systems three numbers called the RGB value. What do the • Lewis, John, William Loftus, and Cara
and graphics three numbers represent? What are their possible Cocking. Java Software Solutions for AP
values? Computer Science. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River,
(8.2.B.3, 8.2.B.6)
12.2 distinguish between a Java • Define the difference between a Java application and a • Net Beans Programming Environment
application and a Java applet Java applet.
(8.2.B.3, 8.2.B.6)
Learning Activities
12.3 create graphical programs • What is often used to defin ethe position and size of Students will use their understanding of graphics to
that draw shapes curved shapes such as ovals? create the following programs.
(8.2.B.3, 8.2.B.6)
• Smile program – Create an applet that draws a
12.4 create graphics-based • In what ways is a graphics-based object similar to a smiling face. Give the face a nose, ears, a
objects non graphics based object? mouth, and eyes with pupils.
12.5 create a basic graphical user • Define a GUI component, an event, and a listener?
interface (GUI) • Circle program – Design and implement an
(8.2.B.3, 8.2.B.6) applet that draws 100 circles of random color
and random diameter in random locations.
Make sure that in each case the whole circle
12.6 create a GUI that has appears in the visible area of the applet.
• What is the difference between a radio button and a
checkboxes and radio
check box? How are each created? - Blooms Taxonomy – Knowledge,
buttons
(8.2.B.3, 8.2.B.6)
• Add/Multiply program – Create an application

that uses two dialog boxes to get two integer
values and display the sum and product, and
• State the class hierarchy that the GUI components are uses another dialog box to ask whether the user
12.7 use the GUI component
organized into.
40
Instruction
Topic: Graphics

class hierarchy wants to process another.
• How many line segments are used to make a Koch Comprehension, Application
12.8 understand recursion in snowflake of order N?
fractals • Add/ Subtract program – Create an application
(4.2.B.4, 8.2.B.3, 8.2.B.6) that has two buttons and a label, when the add
button is pressed it adds 1 to the number in the
label and when subtract is pressed it subtracts
1 from the number in the label, the initial value
in the label is 50.
• Random Star program – Design and implement

an applet that draws 10 stars of random sizes
and location by designing a class that
represents a star and using a filled polygon to
draw the star.
• Checkers program – Design and implement an

applet that draws a checkerboard with 5 red
and 8 black checkers on it, store as a two-
dimensional array
• Traffic light program - Create an application

that draws a traffic light and uses a push button
to change the light, derive the drawing surface
41
Instruction
Topic: Graphics

from the Jpanel class and use another panel to
organize the drawing surface and the button
• Rubberbanding program - Design and

implement an application that draws a circle
using rubberbanding, the circle size is
determined by a mouse drag, the first click
location is the fixed center point, and determine
the radius of the circle.
• Mouse odometer program –Design and

implement an application that acts as a mouse
odometer displaying how far, in pixels, the
mouse moved, display in a label, use the
distance formula and a running total distance.
• Tower of Hanoi program – Design and

implement a graphic version of the Towers of
Hanoi, the user should enter the number of
disks, the user can play or watch a solution.
Assessment
• Observation
42
Instruction
Topic: Graphics

• Discussion
• Quiz
• Test
43
COURSE BENCHMARKS
1. The student will be able to use and understand computer systems.
2. The student will be able to understand and utilize the Java programming language through the Eclipse, and Net Beans programming
environment.
3. The student will be able to create and use objects and primitive data.
4. The student will be able to understand and use decision control structures.
5. The student will be able to understand and use repetition control structures.
6. The student will be able to write classes.
7. The student will be able to design and implement classes.
8. The student will be able to understand and use arrays including sorting and searching arrays.
9. The student will be able to understand and use inheritance to organize and create classes.
10. The student will be able to understand and use recursion in programming.
11. The student will be able to understand the case study for the Advanced Placement Test.
12. The student will be able to effectively create a graphical user interface.
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Monroe Township Schools Administration and Board of Education Members Page 3

District Mission Statement and Goals Page 5

Introduction/Philosophy/Educational Goals Page 6

National and State Standards Page 7

Scope and Sequence Pages 8-10

Goals/Essential Questions/Objectives/Instructional Tools/Activities Pages 11-41

Mr. Joseph King, Interim Superintendent

Ms. Amy Antelis, President

Ms. Patrice Faraone

Student Board Members

Ms. Melissa Bonamici

Writers Names: Nicole Santora, Teacher of Mathematics

Supervisor Name: Robert O’Donnell, Supervisor of Mathematics and Educational Technology

Technology Staff: Al Pulsinelli

Secretarial Staff: Debby Gialanella

To have an environment that is conducive to learning for all individuals.

A note about Mathematics Standards and Cumulative Progress Indicators.

Scope and Sequence

Big Idea: Language Big Idea: Language

Big Idea: Objects

Big Idea: Algorithm

Topic: Computer Systems

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Topic: Introduction to the Programming Environment

• Test program – Introduce the following errors,

• Information program – Create an application

• Phrase program – Create an application that

• Star Diamond program - Create an application

• Initial program – Create an application that

Topic: Objects and Primitive Data

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

4.9 use increment and

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

• Stars program – Create a separate program to

5.9 analyze algorithms • Vowel program – Design and implement an

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

• Rocks paper scissors game – Design and

Topic: Writing Classes

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

Objectives / Cluster Concepts / Essential Questions Instructional Tools / Materials / Technology /

• Fraction program – Write an application that lets

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