2013 csh
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(1) The document is a letter from a math teacher recommending that a student take the Computer Science Honors (CSH) course based on their success in math. (2) CSH is a full-year course that teaches programming through projects using Python and other languages. (3) The teacher believes the student's math background will help them succeed in and enjoy learning computer science concepts in CSH and potentially follow it with AP Computer Science.
2013 csh
- 1. Mathematics Department Baldwin Senior High School Dear Math Student: Course Selection Week!!! Congratulations, you are to be commended for all your hard work and success in Math class so far this year! Due to your dedication to the study of Mathematics, you have been selected to take Computer Science Honors as described below. You really should understand Computer Science to be successful in many careers nowadays. Computer Programming is a very useful skill in all Science and Technical degrees in college. A good background in computing can even help you in fields related to Statistics, Economics, Sociology and Psychology! Computer Science Honors (CSH) is a full year course for 1 Math Credit with Honors track weighting. In CSH you will learn how to solve real world problems by writing computer programs algorithmically. Your grade will be based on a series of group programming projects. We will use the python programming language for Linux and Computer Algebra Systems such as SAGE to introduce topics of Discrete Mathematics. CSH is an introductory programming course usually followed by AP Computer Science (APCS) the following year. PreReq = Math 2R or Math 2H. We have a 3 year sequence in Computing. If you take CSH as a Sophomore, you may take APCS as a Junior and Computing Independent Study (CIS) as a Senior! If you take CSH as a Junior, you may take APCS as a Senior. Topics explored in CSH may include: python, turtle.py, vpython, mpi4py, TI-BASIC computer literacy, mechanical vs electronic computers, bits and bytes, binary, ternary, octal, hexadecimal, truth tables, chip logic, sets, functions, algorithms, interpreters vs compilers, ALU vs CPU, RAM vs ROM, variables, scope, initialization, conditional statements, looping structures, iteration, recursion, 1D and 2D arrays, console IO, visual IO, files, arguments, int, double, boolean, strings, vectors, matrices, lists, tuples, dictionaries, probability, games, sequences, series, simulations, 2D and 3D plots, polynomials, number theory, cryptography! I strongly recommend that you consider taking CSH next year. In addition, I invite you to take APCS the year after. With your superior math background, I know that you will enjoy learning and discovering new concepts in Computer Science ! Sincerely, A. Jorge García calcpage@aol.com Applied Math & CompSci Baldwin SHS & Nassau CC http://shadowfaxrant.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/calcpage2009 Please fill-in the blanks below and return to your teacher. Name: Grade: Course Selection: Counselor: ____________________ __________ CSH ____________________