C turned 16 this week! I’m so proud of him and all his accomplishments. He is now taller than both David and I (and he may have another inch or two to go - who knows). He passed his driving test yesterday with a score of 98. We love you C!!
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| Singing to C |
Level 6 is in the books for D and what a season! She was suppose to compete at State last week and 2 days prior she ended up spraining her ankle. While we were all bummed for her, we are so thrilled with the amazing season she had and all that she accomplished. Way to go D, we are so proud!
We celebrated David's birthday last week. He's finally catching up to me 😉. A was able to make David a cake and come home for a few hours on his birthday to celebrate, so fun!
I have a fun high school product to share with you today from Timberdoodle, Java Programming. We were blessed to receive a one-year subscription for both B and C to use for 1 high school credit. This introductory programming course using the Java language requires no previous programming experience. You may remember our review of CompuScholar's Python Programming back in January 2020. This course can be used as an introductory coding course or it can be used to prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam. There are different syllabus options available for both options. As previously mentioned, this course is intended to last approximately 2 semesters (1 high school credit upon completion); however, students can move at their own pace whether that be faster or slower.
The format for this Java Programming course is simple. This course contains 24 required chapters and lessons with an optional additional 9 chapters and 4 supplemental chapters as well.
What topics are covered?
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Within the lesson text pages there are live code boxes where students can write code directly into their web browser, After executing it they can see the results. Within the lessons are "Work with Me" sections for additional hands-on practice. And each chapter also end with an auto-graded test. Most chapters also contain additional homework exercises as well as a larger hands-on coding project where students demonstrate skills learned.
I really appreciate that all lesson quizzes, chapter tests, and hands-on coding projects are all auto-graded in this course. Everything is completed online in a web browser. I do want to mention that there are optional chapters that do offer projects that require and external IDE and would be teacher/parent graded if completed, but there are rubrics provided for that if you choose to have your student complete them.
I like that through my teacher account I have access to teacher's guides for lessons, both quiz and test answer keys, activity guides, etc. We are using this course as a self-study so I am pretty much hands-off but I really appreciate having everything so if one of the kids needs help or a hint on something I can easily do this.
Java Programming is currently included in Timberdoodle's 11th grade curriculum kit. If you are looking for an introductory programming course, this one is great. CompuScholar's courses are well organized and makes coding very approachable for those with little or no previous programming knowledge. It has become a go-to in our homeschool.
