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-The exam will be March 19 in the Library and Library Lab (301). Since March 19 is an X Schedule, it will only be a 45 minute class. It is a cumulative exam that covers the summer assignment, the [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.MagpieLab|Magpie Chat-bot Lab]], [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.PictureLab|Picture Lab]], [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.ElevensLab|Elevens Lab]], The Java Methods Book  and chapters 2 to 5 of the eimacs "Be Prepared for he AP Exam".  There will be 20 minutes to answer 10 multiple choice questions, and 30 minutes to answer 2 free response questions, each portion is worth 100 points (double the chapter tests). The 5 practice tests in your emacs account are an excellent way to prepare yourself.
+====== Qtr 3 Study Guide ======
+===== Topics Covered =====
-A good way to review the free response questions is [[https://mathorama.com/wiki/doku.php?id=starter_code_for_old_ap_questions|past AP Questions]] like [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.APQuestionScrambleWord|ScrambleWord]], the homework problems from [[https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/apc/ap_frq_computerscience_12.pdf| 2012]], [[https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap18-frq-computer-science-a.pdf?course=ap-computer-science-a|2018]],  and the others from [[https://mathorama.com/wiki/doku.php?id=starter_code_for_old_ap_questions|past years]].
+To prepare for the actual AP exam in May, we will be using several practice exams from the College Board in the next few months, starting with the Qtr 3 Exam. The AP exam in May will have two parts: 42 Multiple choice (90  minutes, worth 55% of your score) and 4 Free Response Questions (90 min worth 45% of your score). This year's AP exam is on your chromebook. This years Qtr 3 Exam will be taken on paper in three parts.  Part 1 will be on our last classduring the World Language Exam in whatever room Fr Chris will be proctoring (last quarter was room 204),  You will be able to use the [[https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/ap-computer-science-a-java-quick-reference_0.pdf|Java Quick Reference]] that the College Board will provide for you in May.
-A good way to review the multiple choice is [[https://codingbat.com/java]] and to  go back and review the multiple choice questions at [[http://eimacs.com]] and statements written in bold print in the text.  To review the free response, be sure to consult the [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.StudyGuideForChapter2|Chapter 2 Study Guide]] and the  [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.StudyGuideForChapter3|Chapter 3 Study Guide]].  Don't forget that you don't need a computer to practice writing code at [[http://codingbat.cs.vt.edu/codingbat/java|javabat.com]].  The free response will emphasize writing methods that deal with int, double, and String and arrays of int, double, and String that might need a loop, as well as making classes and implementing interfaces.  Practice writing loops, methods, and class declarations like the ones mentioned on the [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.StudyGuideForChapter2|Chapter 2 Study Guide]], [[http://apcs.mathorama.com/index.php?n=Main.Semester1FinalStudyGuide|Semester 1 Study Guide]]  and [[http://codingbat.cs.vt.edu/codingbat/java| javabat]] exercises.
+The Qtr 3 Exam is a cumulative exam that covers the entire course from the summer assignment until Unit 4 of the College Board's Course and Exam Description ([[https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf?course=ap-computer-science-a|CED]]),
-The College Board has posted free response questions for you to practice with [[http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/2000.html|here]].
+  * UNIT 1: Using Objects and Methods
+  * UNIT 2: Selection and Iteration
+  * UNIT 3: Class Creation
+  * UNIT 4: Data Collections
-Finally, please remember to get a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast! Some elegant solutions to these are at [[http://www.skylit.com/beprepared/fr.html|Skylit]], the book publisher of our textbook.
+===== About the Qtr 3 Exam =====
+Like before, the test will be curved. The AP Exam usually awards a passing grade of 3 for 50% correct, a 4 for 65% correct, and a top score of 5 for 75% correct.  One way to think of it is that for an A, you can afford missing one out of every four, for a B you can afford missing one out of 3, and a C, you can afford to miss one for every one you get.
+You have 90 minutes to answer 4 Free Response Questions (a total of 25 points worth 45% of your score):
+  - Methods and Control Structures (7 points - 25.2 min)
+  - Writing a class (7 points- 25.2 min)
+  - Data Analysis and ArrayList (5 points -18 min)
+  - 2D Array (6 points- 21.6 min)
+You have 90 minutes to answer 42 Multiple Choice Questions worth 55% of your score.
+Part 1: (10:15 March 4, 2026) Class 3-20 will be on the second to last class of the quarter, taken on paper, much like we did with our first practice exam.  You will have 51 (or 76) minutes to answer the first 2 Free Response questions.   representing 25.2% of your Qtr 3 Exam score.
+Part 2: (8:23 March 6, 2026) Class 3-21 will be on the last class of the quarter, also on paper, much like we did with our first practice exam.    You will have 40 (or 60) minutes to answer the last 2 Free Response questions, representing 19.8% of your Qtr 3 Exam score.
+Part 3: (10:15 March 12, 2026) will be the World Language Exam during Finals Week.  It too will be taken on paper, much like our first practice exam.The Multiple choice portion of the exam will have 90 (or 135) minutes to answer 42 questions, representing 55% of your score.
+===== Preparation Suggestions =====
+It is a good idea to review the Labs and old exam questions that we have done throughout the year. For three years now, [[https://myap.collegeboard.org|AP Classroom]] has done an 8 Part Course Review.  To find them, here is a [[https://www.mathorama.com/gsp/Finding%20the%20Course%20Review.pdf|screenshot]].  You may wish to watch them on [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx0XjbHZ7IA&list=PLoGgviqq4845xKOY11PnkE7aqJC7-bYrd|YouTube]] where they have  link to download the questions, [[https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXYzWjUzb2Fjc1BYUmtyZ2pSMWZvREJocDBkZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuMXpBLXQ2NlkzbEFoeThSZTNrZjJFeVBHTWc1YkZrbndoN3lmR1pvSVltYWRmRG9vekt3ZE55TEtJdHBVSVp1WU05MGljcVZNejFPWVA2VU1aTkxVMTMwUGY4Q2ZBQnlIcXZjUTZPZUJiazBnb05aTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F3dsdt3sm&v=qx0XjbHZ7IA|like this one]]
+Another good way to review the multiple choice is  [[https://runestone.academy/runestone/default/user/login|Chapter 13 of Runestone]], and the FRQs at [[https://runestone.academy/runestone/default/user/login|Chapter 14-15 of Runestone]].
+Yet another good way to review the free response questions is to write your answers on your computer, and test out your solutions with the tester code  [[https://mathorama.com/wiki/doku.php?id=starter_code_for_old_ap_questions|here]].
+Don't forget that you don't need a computer to practice writing code at [[http://codingbat.cs.vt.edu/codingbat/java|javabat.com]] and [[https://codestepbystep.com|CodeStepByStep.com]].
+[[https://myap.collegeboard.org/login|myAP.collegeboard.org (AP Classroom)]] Also has Daily Videos on all the topics we have covered this year.
+[[https://www.albert.io/assignment/8dff329d-ab0b-450f-8bdb-175e0c731674|Qtr 3 Practice Multiple Choice Questions]] 42 MC questions with instant feedback (Albert.io)
+Your actual AP Exam will be Friday May 15, 2026 at 12 PM PDT.
+Finally, please remember to get a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast!
 Good Luck!