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What's new on Learn.java this week?
- Two new #APCSA Class Design FRQs. See the full list: lnkd.in/eehyhtaN
- Recording of Writing Methods webinar, check out our next challenge: lnkd.in/eayzV4rf
- Tracing animations for if and comparing objects
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October 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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A new #APCSA FRQ 2, Creating Classes practice question has been posted. Check it and all our AP CSA practice FRQs out here: learn.java/teachers/apc...

#learnjava #teachjava #apcsaexampractice
AP Computer Science A Teachers - Learn.java
Resources for AP CSA Teachers.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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We just added a new #APCSA Free Response question that involves if statements and for loops. Great for early free response practice. This makes 4 free response practice questions. I've also added alignment to AP standards.

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AP Computer Science A Free Response Practice Using For Loops - Learn.java
Practice writing code that uses if statements and for loops.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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What's new on Learn.java this week:

- Loop practice: while, do..while, for

- New #APCSA FRQ on while loops and if statements

- New videos on pattern matching

- Video on What's New in Java 25?

#learnjava #teachjava #java #java25
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October 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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i didnt know APCSA was so tuff
September 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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September 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Newsletter Highlights:
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▶️ Speed grading in @CodioHQ
📆 Upcoming deadlines for AP & CSTA
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September 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Happy back to school to all the computer science teachers and students who start after labor day. Wishing you the best school year!

Looking for resources, check out Learn.java

#apcsa #learnjava #teachjava #java
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September 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We just posted a sample FRQ#1 type question that is limited to writing if statements. It would make great early practice. You can find it on the AP CSA Teacher's page here: learn.java/teachers/apc...

#learnjava #teachjava #apcsa #java #ifstatements
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August 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Are you an @apcsa teacher looking for some String FRQ practice? I just added some here:

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AP Computer Science A Free Response Practice Using the String Class - Learn.java
Practice writing code that uses String class methods.
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August 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Do you know the rules around creating variables? Test yourself by trying this quiz.

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#java #learnjava #teachjava #javaprogramming #javaprogrammer #beginningprogrammer #beginningprogramming #beginningprogrammingwithjava #introtocs #apcsa
August 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Newsletter Highlights:
🗝️ Get turnkey resources for #APCSP, #APCSA, & #Cybersecurity
▶️ Teacher support video on UI updates
💰 Texas funding extended to 2026
⏰ Apply by 8/8 for CSTA Fellowship
👩🏽‍💻 CS Role Model Posters

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August 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Algorithms Quiz 3 - This one is on iteration in an algorithm.

I hope this has been the best first week of school!

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

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August 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Here's your daily #apcsa quiz #2. There is a new focus on algorithms in the course and exam description. Hope this helps.

Learn more: learn.java/learning/tut...

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August 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Happy Back to School!! #apcsa students and teachers, here's your daily quiz on algorithms!

Learn more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #introtoCS #javaprogramming #java
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Trace through nested loops with us. Check out more here: learn.java/learning/tut...

#java #javaprogramming #learnjava #teachjava #apcsa #beginningprogramming #beginningprogrammingwithjava #introtocomputerscience
#whileloops #nestedloops
August 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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By request --- the #compareTo method of the #String class. This is how I would help students analyze code using this method. Here is a link to the full String tutorial: learn.java/learning/tut...

#learnjava #teachjava #apcsa #java #javaprogramming
July 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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The two-parameter substring method often confuses Java learners. #TeamCompSci #CSEd #APCSA
crystal-l-sheldon.bsky.social Crystal Sheldon @crystal-l-sheldon.bsky.social · Jul 25
Students often struggle to determine the result of calling the two parameter substring method. This video might help!

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July 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Are you ready for the new #APCSA course framework?

Stop by Aisle 100 before 12pm today at #CSTA2025 to access sample lessons from our updated curriculum where students “travel through space” applying their coding skills to tackle hands-on, interplanetary missions 🚀
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July 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Want to see why teachers love our curriculum & support?

Stop by aisle 100 at #CSTA2025 to see our project-based curriculum for yourself!
#APCSP #APCSA #Cybersecurity

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July 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Standing room only for our session at #CSTA2025 on the #APCSP Create Task!

Stop by our booth in Aisle 100 if you missed it or want to see more resources, engaging lesson plans, & hands-on projects
#APCSP #APCSA #Cybersecurity
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July 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Newsletter Highlights:
⏰ Start self-paced PD today!
▶️ New curriculum trailer
🆕 Refreshed Codio UI
💰 Full funding for Texas teachers
📆 Join 7/ 17 webinar to explore #APCSP, #APCSA, & #Cybersecurity lessons

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July 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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⏰ Join us today (4pm ET / 3pm CT / 1 pm PT) to explore engaging, hands-on lesson plans for #APCSP, #APCSA, & #Cybersecurity!

Discover fun interplanetary missions, fictional cyber attacks, open-ended projects, & comprehensive teacher support.

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June 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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📆 Register for our June 18 webinar to explore engaging resources for #APCSP, #APCSA, & #Cybersecurity.

Discover “interplanetary missions” & projects where students stop a fictional cyber attack to save the world!

When: 6/18 at 4pm ET / 1 pm PT
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June 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Newsletter Highlights:
▶️ New trailer for our updated AP CSA curriculum
📆 Join the June 18 webinar to explore #APCSP, #APCSA, & #Cybersecurity lessons
⏰ Register for summer self-paced PD today!
💰 Full funding for Texas teachers

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June 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM