AP Computer Science A: Learning Java Without Cheating

End-of-lesson check

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1. In the three-pass method for using AI assistance, what is the correct sequence of steps?

   1. Write a broken version yourself, run it to see the error, ask AI to explain the error, then fix it yourself
   2. Read the textbook first, then ask AI to summarize, then practice writing
   3. Copy the example code, modify it slightly, run it, then ask for debugging help
   4. Ask AI to write the code, test it, fix any bugs, then submit it

2. What is the recommended strategy when an AI's explanation of a concept like inheritance doesn't make sense to you?

   1. Switch to a different programming language entirely
   2. Give up on that concept and focus on easier topics
   3. Memorize the explanation verbatim without understanding
   4. Ask the AI for alternate explanations until one clicks with your understanding

3. Which of the following tools is primarily an autocomplete-based AI assistant that integrates into development environments?

   1. Claude
   2. GitHub Copilot
   3. ChatGPT
   4. Replit

4. What commonly happens to students who rely on autocomplete tools throughout the entire year in AP Computer Science A?

   1. They score higher on multiple-choice questions
   2. They often fail the handwritten FRQ section of the AP exam
   3. They develop better debugging skills than their peers
   4. They become better programmers than students who don't use autocomplete

5. According to the philosophy described, what distinguishes using AI as a 'legitimate superpower' versus cheating in AP Computer Science A?

   1. Using AI to explain concepts in multiple ways until you understand, while writing and submitting only code you can explain
   2. Using AI to write all your homework assignments without studying
   3. Using AI to memorize code for the exam
   4. Using AI to check your answers before submission

6. A student is stuck on a recursive method for their lab. Following the recommended approach, what should they do after attempting to write it themselves?

   1. Copy a recursive method from another student
   2. Ask the AI to explain what's wrong with their attempt, then fix it themselves
   3. Ask the AI to just write the complete method for them
   4. Skip the recursion assignment and do an easier one

7. When using AI to understand complex Java concepts like ArrayLists or inheritance, what approach is most effective?

   1. Have the AI explain the concept in three different ways until one makes sense
   2. Use the AI only to get code snippets without explanation
   3. Avoid using AI for conceptual questions entirely
   4. Read the explanation once and immediately move on

8. If you paste your own code into an AI and ask 'what would a reviewer criticize,' what is the intended benefit?

   1. Identifying weaknesses in your code style or logic before submission
   2. Memorizing better code for the exam
   3. Getting the AI to fix all errors automatically
   4. Comparing your code to other students' work

9. What should you do after receiving a code fix from an AI when you are truly stuck?

   1. Save the code for future reference without rewriting
   2. Rewrite the fix from scratch without looking at the AI's code
   3. Modify only the variable names and submit it
   4. Submit the AI's code exactly as provided

10. Which tool combines an AI assistant with a runnable Java sandbox environment?

    1. Replit with Ghostwriter
    2. BlueJ
    3. GitHub Copilot
    4. Cursor

11. What type of question is best suited for conversational AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT in Java learning?

    1. 'Write my homework for me'
    2. 'What will be on the exam?'
    3. 'Give me answers to the test'
    4. 'Why doesn't this code compile?'

12. A student asks an AI to 'generate practice problems like my last FRQ.' What is the educational value of this?

    1. Getting targeted practice that simulates exam conditions
    2. Replacing the need to study the textbook
    3. Guaranteeing the exact questions will appear on the exam
    4. Skipping assignments while maintaining grades

13. Why is BlueJ mentioned as potentially useful when paired with Claude?

    1. BlueJ automatically writes code for students
    2. BlueJ is an AI tool that competes with Claude
    3. Claude can enhance the learning environment of BlueJ, which is designed for education
    4. BlueJ is required for the AP exam

14. Cursor is described as an 'AI-first editor.' For which type of student might it be considered 'overkill'?

    1. A computer science researcher
    2. An advanced machine learning developer
    3. A professional software engineer
    4. An introductory Java student

15. What is the fundamental rule about submitting code that you did not write entirely yourself?

    1. Always submit code that compiles, regardless of understanding
    2. Never submit code you cannot explain line by line
    3. Hide the fact that you used AI
    4. Submit AI code to get full credit