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

  1. Follow Instructions: Always match class headers, constructors, and method details to what’s asked in the question.

  2. Keep it Simple: Use this.variable = parameter; to set instance variables in constructors.

  3. Check Scoping: Class and method headers should usually be public, and instance variables should always be private.

Homework! (Jason)

2017 FRQ, Question 2 - Classes

Homework over here…

2017 FRQ, Question 2, Classes

Example 1

Example 2

Final

public class MultPractice implements StudyPractice {
    // Instance variables
    private int first;
    private int second;

    // Constructor
    public MultPractice(int first, int second) {
        this.first = first;
        this.second = second;
    }

    // Returns the current problem as a string
    @Override
    public String getProblem() {
        return first + " TIMES " + second;
    }

    // Moves to the next problem by incrementing second
    @Override
    public void nextProblem() {
        second++;
    }
}