Available on Windows , Mac , Chromebooks and tablets

Recommended for Grades 9 - 12

Our popular Java Programming course can be flexibly used to teach introductory Java programming classes or to prepare students for the AP Computer Science A exam.

Hot Features

  • No local installation requirements; all "required" hands-on projects can be completed online in a web browser.
  • All "required", online projects are fully auto-graded by our system.
  • The order of topics now aligns with the Unit Sequence recommended by the College Board for AP CS A.

Teaching Introductory Java

Teachers can confidently teach beginning students the Java language by following the syllabus and planner guide for introductory programming classes. Please see the Course Syllabus tab for details.

Teaching "AP Computer Science A"

College Board Endorsement LogoThis course is endorsed by the College Board for AP CS A and covers all required topics. The following documents will help prepare for your AP class:

If you wish to complete the AP Course Audit, simply select CompuScholar from the list of endorsed providers at the College Board website.

Student Work

All lesson quizzes and chapter tests are auto-graded by our system. Students will complete hands-on coding projects, and the projects in every required chapter are also auto-graded by our system with no local installation requirements. Some optional chapters contain projects that require an external IDE and are teacher or parent-graded using our simple rubrics.

Scroll through the images below to see a few examples of student work.

  • In-Browser Coding Engine

  • Hands-on Projects

  • Lesson Exercises

  • Object-Oriented Concepts

  • Detailed Rubrics

  • Auto-Graded Project Results

 

* AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.

 

If you are using Java Programming to teach introductory programming classes, please click on the syllabus below for pacing and topic guidance.

View the Introductory Java Programming Syllabus PDF File

 

If you are using Java Programming to prepare students for the AP Computer Science A exam, please click on the syllabus below for pacing and topic guidance.

View the Java Programming (AP CS A) Syllabus PDF File

 

Each syllabus and pacing guide contains the following information:

  • Specific chapter and lesson topics
  • Pacing guide, overall course length and exepected hours per week

Java Programming course meets standards for the AP Computer Science A exam, as well as typical introductory Computer Science I or Computer Programming I courses. Please click on your state link below to view all alignments for your state.

If you don't see your state listed, please contact us to discuss your requirements!


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All "required" chapters and hands-on projects can be completed on any Windows or Mac computer, Chromebook or any other web-capable device with sufficient web browser and an Internet connection.

No local software installation is needed to complete all "required" chapters for AP CS A and most introductory coding courses. All "required" projects can be completed through the web browser!

Some later, optional chapters may require use of an external IDE such as Eclipse or any other teacher-preferred local or online IDE. The system requirements (if any) depend on the IDE selected.

For detailed hardware and software requirements, please see:

Minimum System Requirements (PDF)