AP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science A study planner for May 2027

Rate each unit and set your weekly hours. The planner weights them by each unit's share of the exam.

Hours a week for AP Computer Science A
Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods 15–25%
Unit 2: Selection and Iteration 25–35%
Unit 3: Class Creation 10–18%
Unit 4: Data Collections 30–40%

30 weeks to the exam on May 12, 2027

Start with Unit 4

Data Collections: 39.6 of your 120 hours. It carries 30–40% of Section I, about 15 of the 42 questions.

Hours per unit
UnitHoursAbout this many questions
Unit 4: Data Collections39.615 of 60
Unit 2: Selection and Iteration33.913 of 60
Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods22.68 of 60
Unit 3: Class Creation15.86 of 60

Week by week

  1. Week 1 · Oct 14Unit 4: Data Collections
  2. Week 2 · Oct 21Unit 4: Data Collections
  3. Week 3 · Oct 28Unit 4: Data Collections
  4. Week 4 · Nov 4Unit 4: Data Collections
  5. Week 5 · Nov 11Unit 4: Data Collections
  6. Week 6 · Nov 18Unit 4: Data Collections
  7. Week 7 · Nov 25Unit 4: Data Collections
  8. Week 8 · Dec 2Unit 4: Data Collections
  9. Week 9 · Dec 9Unit 4: Data Collections
  10. Week 10 · Dec 16Unit 4: Data Collections, Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  11. Week 11 · Dec 23Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  12. Week 12 · Dec 30Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  13. Week 13 · Jan 6Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  14. Week 14 · Jan 13Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  15. Week 15 · Jan 20Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  16. Week 16 · Jan 27Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  17. Week 17 · Feb 3Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  18. Week 18 · Feb 10Unit 2: Selection and Iteration
  19. Week 19 · Feb 17Unit 2: Selection and Iteration, Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
  20. Week 20 · Feb 24Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
  21. Week 21 · Mar 3Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
  22. Week 22 · Mar 10Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
  23. Week 23 · Mar 17Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
  24. Week 24 · Mar 24Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods
  25. Week 25 · Mar 31Unit 1: Using Objects and Methods, Unit 3: Class Creation
  26. Week 26 · Apr 7Unit 3: Class Creation
  27. Week 27 · Apr 14Unit 3: Class Creation
  28. Week 28 · Apr 21Unit 3: Class Creation
  29. Week 29 · Apr 28Timed practice exam, then review every miss
  30. Week 30 · May 5Timed practice exam, then review every miss

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FAQ

Which AP Computer Science A unit is weighted most?

Unit 4, Data Collections: 30–40% of Section I.