A+ Computer Science
Contest Materials

 The BEST Prep for UIL Computer Science!

"Our team at Lovejoy HS won our district meet this weekend.
Your Aplus Material has been invaluable for us this year."
Ken Cole - Lovejoy High School

NEW - Updated Reviews - All Java / UIL reviews will be available in word, Examview, and Moodle formats.  These review banks can be easily loaded into Moodle to create interactive tests and quizzes.

NEW - Hands-on Primer / Problems - New problems have been added and all problems can be solved online.    Online Practice Site

NEW - Graphs -  Graphs, graph theory related concepts, Radix Sort, and     Heap Sort coverage has been added to all contest materials to reflect     recent changes to the new UIL Computer Science topic list.  

All NEW 2011-2012 contest materials cover all topics on the new UIL Computer Science topic list.

2011-2012 CONTEST PREP COMBO PACK 
   JAVA WRITTEN TESTS and PROGRAMMING PACKETS

Topics will reflect the NEW 2010-2011 UIL Topic List  - $190.00

·  Fourteen (14) UIL styled Java Computer Science written tests.
·  Six (6) UIL type programming practice packets with solutions.
·  Discounted price for buying both the NEW tests and packets.

2011-2012 JAVA WRITTEN TESTS 

Topics will reflect the NEW 2010-2011 UIL Topic List  - $125.00

·  Fourteen (14) UIL styled Java Computer Science written tests. Each test contains 40 m/c questions that are designed to prepare students for UIL Computer Science competition. These Java practice tests can also be used to help students prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam.  A key will be included for each test with explanations for each problem.
· The UIL Computer Science topic list is used to determine question content. The UIL Computer Science topic list contains many of the topics from the AP Computer Science Java Subset.
·  You may photocopy as needed for all students in your school only.
· To insure test security, individual tests will be mailed or emailed on the Monday following the release date. Previously released tests will be mailed or emailed immediately. There are no shipping charges for orders shipped by email. 

UIL runs a Texas based Computer Science contest.  The contest is very well run and the format could be used in any state.

Contact me if you need materials for a date/month not listed.


PRACTICE
RELEASE DATES  - 10.01 - TBA - TBA - 10.29 - 11.05 - 11.12
11.19 - 12.03 - 01.14 - 01.21 - 01.28 - 02.13 - 02.18 - 02.25
Sample Test

 

2011-2012 JAVA WRITTEN TEST to host a CONTEST

Topics will reflect the NEW 2010-2011 UIL Topic List  - $60.00

Contact me if you need materials for a date/month not listed.  We can provide tests for dates not listed.

CONTEST
DATES  - 10.01 - TBA - TBA - 10.29 - 11.05 - 11.12
11.19 - 12.03 - 01.14 - 01.21 - 01.28 - 02.13 - 02.18 - 02.25

Sample Test

2011-2012 JAVA PROGRAMMING PACKETS

Topics will reflect the NEW 2010-2011 UIL Topic List  - $85.00

· Six (6) UIL type programming practice packets. Each packet will contain at least 12 problems of varying difficulty.
· All problems cover common UIL Computer Science topics.
· All packets include a student packet, student data files, judges packet, judges data files, and all contest forms.  Solutions will be provided for all problems.
· You may photocopy as needed for all students in your school only.
· To insure packet security, individual packets will be mailed or emailed on the Monday following the release date. Previously released packets will be mailed or emailed immediately. There are no shipping charges for orders shipped by email.

UIL runs a Texas based Computer Science contest.  The contest is very well run and the format could be used in any state.


PRACTICE
RELEASE DATES - 10.29, 12.24, 01.21, 02.04, 02.18, 03.03 

Sample Pack
Packets are released for practice when no longer used for meets.
Packets can be used for meets during the stated ranges above.

 

2011-2012  JAVA PROGRAMMING PACKET to host a CONTEST

Topics will reflect the NEW 2010-2011 UIL Topic List  - $75.00

Contact me if you need materials for a date/month not listed.  We can provide packets for meet dates not listed.

CONTEST
DATES   - 10.29 ( this packet will cover all of October )

               12.24 ( this packet will cover all of November )

               01.14 - 01.21 ( this packet covers two weeks )

               01.28 - 02.04 ( this packet covers two weeks )

               02.11 - 02.18 ( this packet covers two weeks )

               02.25 - 03.03 ( this packet covers two weeks ) 

Sample Pack
Packets are released for practice on the dates shown above when no longer used for meets.
Packets can be used for meets during the stated ranges above.


JAVA MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION REVIEW BANKS

UPDATED for 2011-2012  - $85.00

There are 18 multiple-choice question banks.  
Topics covered include : Variables, Data Types, Operators, Recursion, Number Systems, Bitwise, Sorting and Searching, Boolean Algebra, List, ArrayList, LinkedList, Arrays, Sets, Maps, Graphs, Scanner, Stacks, Queues, Precedence, Split, Exceptions, Output / Printf, Generics Classes, Inheritance, Heaps, Strings, Matches

· Each bank of multiple-choice questions is provided in MS Word, Examview, and Moodle formats.
· Each bank of multiple-choice questions provides concentrated coverage of a specific topic.
· Each bank of multiple-choice questions provides a great way to review UIL topics and AP topics.  

Sample Multiple-Choice Review Bank

 

JAVA CONTEST GUIDE / HANDS-ON PRIMER

UPDATED for 2011-2012  - $75.00

· Topics covered [ Contest basics, Scanner, File Input, Strings, Nested Loops, Matrices, Output Formatting, Mazes, Arrays, ArrayList, BigInteger, GregorianCalendar]
· Designed to demonstrate how to get started with programming contests, covering the basics of contests in a very clear and easy to understand way.
· Each of type of problem is presented in various forms with solutions provided for each of the sub problems.
· Each section provides a great starting point and review point for students that wish to win big at contests.
· Also included are tips and strategies that have enabled my teams to win numerous UIL and TCEA State Championships.
   All problems can be solved online -  Online Practice Site
 

 
Download the NEW 2010-2011 UIL Computer Science Topic List  

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