Practice the AP CSP Create Performance Task: rubric breakdown, scored exemplar projects, written-response prompts, and code-artifact tips. Free guide, no install.
Common questions
What is the AP CSP Create Performance Task?
The Create Performance Task is the through-course project for AP Computer Science Principles. You design and code a program, then submit your program code, a short video of it running, and written responses describing its purpose, a data abstraction, and a procedural abstraction.
How is the Create Task scored?
It is scored against the College Board Create Performance Task rubric, which awards points for the program purpose and function, a data abstraction, a managed-complexity procedure with a parameter, an algorithm using sequencing, selection, and iteration, and testing. Our guide breaks down each rubric row with examples.
Are there example Create Task projects?
Yes. The guide includes scored example projects so you can see what earns each rubric point, plus model written responses you can study before writing your own.
Does it help with the written responses?
Yes. The guide walks through each written-response prompt and shows how to point graders directly at the code that demonstrates your data abstraction, procedural abstraction, and algorithm, which is where students most often lose points.
Can I submit my Create Task here?
No. Your official Create Performance Task must be submitted through the College Board AP Digital Portfolio. This is a free practice and study guide to help you prepare a strong submission before you upload it there.