So I've been prepping for the AP Computer Science Principles exam for about three weeks now and I'm honestly starting to panic a little. I took two APCSP practice tests this week and scored a 58% and then a 61%. My school's cutoff for the performance task submission is coming up fast and I feel like I don't have a solid grasp on the big ideas — especially Creative Technology and the Internet stuff. The multiple choice questions on data representation keep tripping me up even when I think I understand the concept.
I've been using my textbook and some YouTube videos but I'm wondering if there's a better study guide out there that actually focuses on what shows up most on the real exam. Has anyone found a resource that breaks down the Explore and Create tasks in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming? I'm aiming for at least a 4 and right now that feels far away.
Any exam tips from people who've already taken it would be seriously appreciated. What clicked for you? How many hours did you put in the last two weeks before the exam?