A+ Computer Science
AP Computer Science
GridWorld Case Study Materials

A+ Computer Science provides
a totally original approach
for purposefully integrating
the GridWorld Case Study
all year long.

• GridWorld is used from day one.

• GridWorld is used to teach objects.

• GridWorld is used to teach the basics.

• Assignments are fun and intelligent.

• Tons of game projects.

• Actor is used early to teach inheritance.

• Many small projects increase student success.

• Many large projects tie concepts together.

• Repetition provides mastery for all students.

The A+ Computer Science curriculum
contains a ton of awesome
AP CS GridWorld Materials
including, labs, quizzes,
worksheets, slides, and tests.

GridWorld Case Study Intro SlideShow (ppt)

GridWorld Case Study Intro Slides and Notes (pdf) 
GridWorld Case Study Lab

Setting Up GridWorld Case Study - Dr. Java / JCreator

Setting up a JCreator AP CS GridWorld Project (.pdf)
Setting up a JCreator AP CS GridWorld Project (.doc)

JCreator(3.5/4.5) GridWorld Startup Project
(add the gridworld.jar and your .java files)

Setting Up the GridWorld Case Study with Dr. Java

Download Dr. Java
 

Other AP GridWorld Case Study Materials and Sites

Cay Horstmann's GridWorld Website

Offical AP Computer Science
GridWorld Case Study Website
(narrative, gridworld jar file, gridworld manuals, source)
 

Judy Hromcik's AP GridWorld Materials

Early GridWorld Exercises (BugRunner, JumpingBug)
Early GridWorld Exercises KEY
 

Glen Martin's GridWorld Case Study Materials

Glen Martin's Website