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Big Java: Early Objects, 7th Edition

Grades 9–12

Course: AP® Computer Science A

Big Java: Early Objects focuses on the essentials of effective learning and is suitable for a two-semester introduction to programming sequence. This text requires no prior programming experience and only a modest amount of high school algebra. The program can be used as the core text to prepare students for success on the AP Computer Science A exam.

Objects and classes from the standard library are used where appropriate in early sections with coverage on object-oriented design starting in chapter eight. This gradual approach allows students to use objects throughout their study of the core algorithmic topics, without teaching bad habits that must be un-learned later. The second half covers algorithms and data structures at a level suitable for beginning students. 
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Author: Cay Horstmann

Introduce Your Students to the World of Programming
How to Write a Loop section from Lesson page from Wiley Big Java: Early Objects sample page

 

  • Step-by-step learning path: Gradually introduces Java concepts, starting with basic programming and progressing to complex data structures.

  • Interactive problem solving: Hands-on activities in the text help students build skills through real-time coding, feedback, and debugging exercises.

  • Practical examples: Worked examples and relatable analogies clarify programming concepts and common errors.

  • Visual navigation tools: Syntax boxes, annotated tables, and flowcharts simplify key programming structures and aid quick reference.

  • Industry-relevant applications: End-of-chapter exercises cover science, business, and other fields, showcasing the real-world impact of programming skills.
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