AP Computer Science A and Computer Science AB - 1999 Exam Materials - Development and Scoring Overview

Sep 20, 2026

1999 AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science AB exam materials describe how the exams are developed, including committee responsibilities, collaboration with content experts at Educational Testing Service (ETS), and multi-stage review processes. It explains the structure and planning of Section I multiple-choice items and Section II free-response questions, along with how difficulty levels are balanced, how pretesting and statistical procedures identify unfair items, and how the scoring process is supported through reliable selection and faculty involvement.

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Who Develops the AP Computer Science Exams?

How Are the Exams Developed?

Section I

Section II

college20Board RELEA SE D EXAM S 1999 # AP'Computer Science Aand Computer Science AB CONTAINS: ·Multiple-Choice Questions and Answer Key ·Free-Response Questions,Scoring Guidelines,and Sample Student Responses and Commentary ● Statistical Information About StudentPerformance on the 1999 Exams Advanced Placement Program° 勒解 The 1999AP®Examinations inComputer Science A and Computer Science AB Contains: ■ Multiple-Choice Questions and Answer Keys ■ Free-Response Questions,Scoring Guidelines,and SampleStudent Responses and Commentary ■ Statistical Information about Student Performanceon the 1999 Exams p These test materials are intended for use by AP teachers for course and exampreparation in the classroom.Teachers may reproduce them,in whole or in part,forlimited use with their students,but may not mass distribute the materials,electronicallyor otherwise.These materials and any copies made of them may not be resold,and thecopyright notices must be retained as they appear here.This permission does not applyto any third-party copyrights contained in the materials. The College Board is a national nonprofit membership association dedicated to preparing.inspiring,and connecting students to college and opportunity.Founded in 1900,the association is composed of more than 3,800schools,colleges,universities,and other educational organizations.Each year,theCollege Board serves over three million students and their parents,22.000 high schools,and 5,000 olleges,through major programs and services in collegeadmission,guidance,assessment,financial aid,enrollment,and teaching and learning.Among its best-known programs are the SAT⁹,the PSAT/NMSQT,the Advanced Placement Program°(AP°)and,Pacesettere.The College Board is commited to the principles of equity and excellence,and that commitmentis embodied in all of its programs,services,activities,and concerns. Copyright ◎2000 by College Entrance Examination Board and Educational Testing Service.All rights reserved. College Board,Advanced Placement Program,AP,College Board Online,College Explorer,and the acorn logo are registeredtrademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board.APCD,EssayPrep,and Pre-AP are trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board. THE COLLEGE BOARD:EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FORALL STUDENTS . Chapterl ■ Who Develops the AP Computer Science Exams? ■ How Are the Exams Developed? ■ Section I ■ Section II ■ Question Types ■ Multiple Choice ■ Free Response ■ Scoring the Exams ■ Who Scores the AP Computer Science Exams? 四Ensuring Accuracy ■ How the Scoring Guidelines Are Created ■ Training Faculty Consultants to Apply theScoring Guidelines ■Maintaining the Scoring Guidelines 回Preparing Students for the Exams ■ Teacher Support This chapter will give you a brief overview of whatgoes on behind the scenes during the developmentand grading of the AP Computer Science A andAB Exams.You can find more detailed informationin the “Technical Corner”of the AP website(www.collegeboard.org/ap). ## Who Develops the AP ComputerScience Exams? The AP Computer Science Development Committee,working with content experts at Educational TestingService(ETS),is responsible for creating the exams.This committee is made up of six teachers from second-ary schools,colleges,and universities in different partsof the United States.The members provide differentperspectives:AP high school teachers offer valuableadvice regarding realistic expectations when matters ofcontent coverage,skills required,and clarity of phrasingare addressed.On the other hand,college and universityfaculty members ensure that the questions are at theappropriate level of difficulty for an introductory college course in computer science.Each membertypically serves for three to four years. Another person who aids in the development processis the Chief Faculty Consultant(CFC).He or sheattends every committee meeting to ensure that thefree-response questions sele

FAQs

Who is responsible for creating the AP Computer Science A and AB exams?

The AP Computer Science Development Committee, working with content experts at Educational Testing Service (ETS), creates the exams.

How does the exam development process differ for multiple-choice and free-response sections?

Section I multiple-choice items are written independently, reviewed and screened for offensive content, pretested, then assembled into the final form, while Section II free-response items are written independently, reviewed for appropriate difficulty and scoring usefulness, and approved in a final draft stage.

What role does the Chief Faculty Consultant (CFC) play in exam development and scoring?

The CFC attends every committee meeting to ensure that the selected free-response questions for the exam can be scored reliably.

Sep 20, 2026

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