Key Components of the Create Task Rubric

1. Program Functionality: Your program must meet the specified requirements and function as intended. This includes having at least one input, one output, and an algorithm that incorporates sequencing, selection, and iteration.

   2
2. Code Development: You need to demonstrate a clear development process, including planning, iterative development, and debugging. This means documenting your coding decisions and showing how your program evolved.

   2
3. Documentation: You must provide a written response that explains your code, including how algorithms and abstractions are used. This documentation should clarify the purpose of your program and how it achieves its goals.

   2
4. Personalized Project Reference (PPR): This is a document that includes screen captures of your program's lists and procedures, which will help you respond to written prompts during the exam.

   1
5. Video Demonstration: You are required to submit a video (up to 1 minute) that showcases your program in action, demonstrating its functionality and how it meets the task requirements.

   2
6. 5 Sources

   5

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Vague Purpose Statement: Clearly describe the goal of your program to ensure scorers understand its intent.

  1
• Insufficient Evidence of Development: Document your debugging process and decisions made during development to show iterative improvement.

  1
• Poorly Explained Algorithms: Ensure you explain how your algorithms work and their significance in your program.

  1
• 1 Source

  1

Scoring Criteria

• Purpose and Functionality: Clarity and achievement of the program's purpose.
• Development Process: Description of planning, iterative development, and debugging.
• Algorithmic Complexity and Abstraction: Explanation and use of algorithms and data structures.
• Testing and Correctness: Evidence of the program working as intended and addressing limitations.
• Attribution and Honesty: Proper credit for outside resources and originality of work.

  1

  
  By understanding these components and common pitfalls, you can effectively prepare for the AP Computer Science Principles Create Task and maximize your score.
• 1 Source

  1