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CSP Study Action Plan

Learning Style Assessment

I’ve reflected on my learning style for technical topics and identified that I learn best through:

  • Visual learning: Diagrams, charts, and visual representations help me grasp complex concepts
  • Practical application: Implementing concepts in code reinforces my understanding
  • Interactive learning: Discussing problems with peers and working through examples

Action Items for Improved Study

1. Enhance Visual Content

  • Create or find diagrams for key algorithms (sorting, searching, graph traversal)
  • Develop visual flowcharts for complex processes
  • Add more visual representations beyond the Big O notation chart
  • Use color-coding for important concepts and relationships

2. Diversify Learning Resources

  • Videos: Watch 2-3 YouTube tutorials weekly on challenging topics
    • Channels: Computerphile, MIT OpenCourseWare, Abdul Bari for algorithms
  • Interactive coding: Complete practice problems on LeetCode/HackerRank (3 problems per week)
  • Reading: Supplement with textbook chapters and online documentation

3. PPR Focus Areas (Performance Pattern Recognition)

  • Dedicate 2 hours weekly specifically to PPR questions
  • Create flashcards for common patterns and their implementations
  • Build a personal library of pattern solutions and practice variations
  • Focus on optimizing from 68/70 to perfect score

4. CPT Preparation (Create Performance Task)

  • Review previous successful CPT submissions for structure
  • Practice explaining my algorithm choices in written form
  • Prepare responses to potential questions about:
    • Algorithm efficiency and Big O analysis
    • Design decisions and alternatives considered
    • Program functionality and purpose
    • Code segments that demonstrate specific requirements ```html

    5. Weekly Study Schedule

    Day Focus Area Time Activities
    Monday Algorithm Review 1 hour Textbook reading, note-taking
    Tuesday Practical Coding 1.5 hr Solve practice problems, implement algorithms
    Wednesday Visual Learning 1 hour Watch tutorials, create diagrams
    Thursday PPR Practice 1 hour Focus on pattern recognition exercises
    Friday CPT Preparation 1 hour Written explanations, documentation practice
    Weekend Comprehensive Review 2 hr Integrate concepts, identify gaps, adjust plan

Progress Tracking

  • Weekly self-assessment on key topics
  • Keep an error log to identify recurring mistakes
  • Document concepts that need reinforcement
  • Adjust study focus based on performance trends

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