Because it amuses me so, here is another set of student answers. This time the responses come from my AP Computer Science class and the question was: “What does encapsulation mean? (In your own words, please.)” These are my top five favorites so far.
Encapsulation is like a shield, it protects the data from being changed [...]
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28 Sep
Encapsulation
28 Aug
Mr. Question Guy
This year’s AP class is off to a strong start. I have fewer students (23) but it seems like they have a better idea of what they’re in for. I even have one student who seems to come with considerable programming experience. I’ve managed to deduce this because, starting from the first day of class, [...]
20 Mar
Sorting Quiz
We did well today: 10 questions, multiple choice, class average 73%.
Most frequently missed question: What is the major difference between linear and binary insertion?
A. the technique used to search within the unsorted part of the list
B. the technique used to find the place within the sorted list to insert an item
C. the technique used to [...]
9 Mar
Hot Sorting
I showed the Sorting Out Sorting video from 1980 to my AP Computer Science class today. I also linked their assignment page to the video on Google Video, knowing it’s blocked at school, because they can at least watch it again at home.
Later in the day, one of my students comes back to me [...]
7 Mar
Success
From today’s inbox:
The College Board is pleased to announce that your Computer Science A course syllabus is authorized to use the AP® designation for the 2008 – 2009 academic year at Galileo Academy of Science and Technology. The College Board applauds and recognizes your efforts to provide your students with the academic rigor and college-level [...]
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