Conclusion (Jason)
The “Classes” section gives a simple guide to handling Classes FRQs in APCSA. It explains key ideas like writing class headers, constructors, and methods, and keeping instance variables private. Following these steps makes your code organized and clear, which helps earn points on the exam.
Tips
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Follow Instructions: Always match class headers, constructors, and method details to what’s asked in the question.
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Keep it Simple: Use
this.variable = parameter;
to set instance variables in constructors. -
Check Scoping: Class and method headers should usually be
public
, and instance variables should always beprivate
.
Homework! (Jason)
2017 FRQ, Question 2 - Classes
Homework over here…
public interface StudyPractice {
public class MultPractice implements StudyPractice{ // remember Interface -> implements (not extends)
int first; // name according to the variables in the program
int second;
public MultPractice(int first, int second){ //set the variables
this.first = first;
this.second = second;
}
public String getProblem() { //get the problem
return first + "TIMES" + second;
}
public void nextProblem() { // next one in the series (4x1 -> 4x2)
second = second + 1;
}
}
}