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Where do I start CS50?
How to Take this Course
- in web development, enroll at cs50.edx.org/programs/web instead.
- in artificial intelligence, enroll at cs50.edx.org/programs/ai instead.
- in game development, enroll at cs50.edx.org/programs/games instead.
Can high schoolers take CS50?
CS50 AP is an amalgam of two courses, CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science, otherwise known as CS50x, and CS50’s Understanding Technology, otherwise known as CS50T. CS50 AP is only for students in high school. Students not in high school should take CS50T and CS50x instead. CS50 AP is also available via edX.
What grade do you take Computer Science in high school?
High School. For high schools, we offer two years of Computer Science courses for beginners. The first course, Computer Science Discoveries, is appropriate for grades 6-10 and the second, Computer Science Principles, can be implemented as an AP course or an introductory course.
When should computer science be taught in schools?
Computer science can be introduced to students at a young age, but the concepts must be simple to understand, reports the Computer Science Teachers Association. Charlie King of CLEARLINK suggests that kids should start coding and delving into computer science as soon as they show an interest.
How can I get my child interested in Computer Science?
Kids at this age often develop an interest in computer science by creating video games or building their own websites. These types of projects use creativity to introduce and develop core skills. “The message needs to be that computer science is about creating and building beautiful and useful things,” Angie Schiavoni of CodeEd says.
What classes should I take to become a computer scientist?
Most high schools now provide a selection of classes in computer science, and the majority of accredited colleges offer both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in computer science and programming. Whichever career path you choose, one thing is certain, learning computer science requires a lot of dedication and studying.