Alright, let's review for AP Drawing Graphs and go over some of the most commonly missed (and least taught) concepts on the AP exam. First off, C + I + G + NX = Y, which means consumption (by households aka the public) plus investment (by companies) plus gov't spending plus net exports (which is... Continue Reading →
To the Class of 2018: A Conceit
I remember the very first time I met the Future. I was six years old, and he made his presence known to me when he approached me to ask, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” And I told him, “A princess.” And then I changed my answer to, “An archaeologist.” But... Continue Reading →
APCS Chapter 6: 2D Arrays and ArrayLists
Alright, it's time to tackle 2D arrays and arrayLists. 2D arrays are basically arrays of arrays. First off, 2D arrays: 2D Arrays To start off with, the declaration and instantiation. Since 2D arrays are objects, we will use the new operator. There are several ways to do this: The "normal" way:data type [] [] name = new data type... Continue Reading →
A Growing Standard: Student Apathy
While there’s a rise in standardized test scores, GPA averages, and AP exam participation, can we write this up to a rise in a genuine love for learning as well?