The College Board proposes to convene a group of experts in undergraduate computer science education in order to begin a conversation about the ideal, future, Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science course and its impact on the discipline. This re-envisioning of the AP CS course is happening in the context of cutting edge changes occurring in computer science undergraduate programs. Building on an existing NSF-funded project ? From Research to Practice: Redesigning AP Science Courses to Advance Science Literacy and Support Learning with Understanding ? the new course design will use best practices in pedagogy and it will aim to engage and excite all students, including those at low income and minority serving schools. This award will bring together experts who will function in an advisory capacity, providing direction to the larger project.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0848267
Program Officer
Janice E. Cuny
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2008-08-15
Budget End
2009-07-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$98,415
Indirect Cost
Name
The College Board
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10023