How much you can expect to spend on an AP computer science book. Basic computer science books will vary in price from about $7-$12, while mid-range books that go into more detail range from $12-$25.

The AP Computer Science Principles format may be better for students who are more confident in their ability to create a quality product in a long-term classroom environment. Read: Late AP Testing ...

Michael Liu was one of Kick's AP Computer Science Principles students as a high school senior. This fall, he plans to attend the University of California—Riverside and to major in cognitive science.

Overall, participation has grown significantly across all AP computer science classes. Between 2007 and 2016, there was a steady rise from 20,041 to 57,937 participants.

AP computer science principles draws more female, Black and Latino students than an older AP computer science course focused on coding, the College Board found in a study released Wednesday.

AP Computer Science Principles, or CSP, launched nationally in fall 2016. Advertisement. A College Board video promoting the course made explicit appeals to underrepresented students.

Before the next school year starts, Code.org is helping to prepare nearly 900 more teachers to teach AP Computer Science Principles. It expects another significant jump in participation one year ...

In the wake of Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 5—11, last week I wrote about the work of Emmanuel Onyeador, a computer science teacher in Oakland, California, who founded the computer ...

Jenny Brundin/ CPR News Adriana Ramírez (L), 16, and Laura García (R), 15, work on creating a code together in an AP Computer Science Principles class at Abraham Lincoln High School.