Create Performance Task

Definition

Create performance task is a component of the AP Computer Science Principles exam where students demonstrate their understanding of programming concepts by designing and implementing a program to solve a given problem. It assesses students' ability to apply computational thinking skills and create functional code.

Related terms

Pseudocode:

Pseudocode is an informal way of representing algorithms using plain language descriptions that are closer to human language than actual programming code.

Debugging:

Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors or bugs in software programs.

Abstraction:

Abstraction is the practice of simplifying complex systems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts. In programming, it involves creating functions or classes to encapsulate functionality.