The new fourth edition of Barron's Advanced Placement Computer Science test preparation manual has been updated with a new case study. This new GridWorld Case Study will be tested on the AP exam starting in May 2008. The manual presents four full-length AP practice exams, two each for Levels A and AB. Two of these exams are presented as diagnostic tests, with charts detailing the topics for each question. All four model tests have questions answered and explained. Prospective test takers will also find an extensive subject review, starting with a review of Java 5.0 and going on to cover all topics questioned in both the Level A and Level AB exams. There are new sections on storage of numbers and random numbers.
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AP
COMPUTER SCIENCE
LEVELS A AND AB
2008
4TH EDITION
Four full-length AP practice exams, two each for Levels A and AB Two practice exams presented as diagnostic tests, with charts detailing the topics for each question Extensive subject review covers Java 5.0 and all topics questioned in both the Level A and Level AB exams New in this edition: The GridWorld Case Study
AP
COMPUTER SCIENCE
LEVELS A AND AB
2008
4TH EDITION
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A Very Good Book,
This review is from: Barron's AP Computer Science, Levels A and AB (Paperback)
It is a bit useless to review this book for it's value as an AP study guide, because the AP exams were two days ago, and next year there will be a major change to the content of the exam (No more APCS-AB).
However, I can say this is a very well made study helper. A little sense of humor combined with solid writing, thorough and frequent sections of example code, practice problems for every section, full explanations of every problem, chapter recaps and a specific diagnostic test will teach you all you need to know. The book assumes it is being used as a supplement of a Java course, or by someone with a cursory knowledge of the language. This book is a great resource for teaching yourself (or anyone, for that matter) how to program, however I would recommend you take a basic Java tutorial online first.
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This review is from: Barron's AP Computer Science, Levels A and AB (Paperback)
This book is an excellent resource for students preparing to take the AP Computer Science exam. The book is divided into chapters by topic and each topic has clear explanations as well as approximately 25 multiple choice problems per chapter. Each multiple choice solution comes with a clear explanation. There is a practice diagnostic test (both A and AB level) at the beginning of the book with an answer key that indicates which section of the book students should refer to for help. There is another practice exam (both A and AB) at the end of the book and if you buy the book with a CD, there is an additional A and AB practice test on the CD. My students find this book very helpful. As a teacher, this book has made my life so much easier.
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If you have to pick one, this is the AP Review Book to choose.,
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This review is from: Barron's AP Computer Science, Levels A and AB (Paperback)
The Barron's book is, by far, the best choice for a one-stop resource to prepare students for the APCS Exam. I have taught APCS for 8 years and each edition of this book has been increasingly helpful in getting my kids ready. Whether used concurrently with course study or as a review guide for exam prep, the Barron's text is awesome. The author is still heavily involved with the field and is very accessible for comments and questions, which is a perk.
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shown facing north, neighboring actors, trailer nodes, critter class, public void reverse, binary expression tree, adjacent bugs, public void act, public static void swap, private void swap, final sorted position, using heapsort, perfect binary tree, hash address, adjacent actors, bounded grid, private instance variables, public void withdraw, pointer connections, array arr, withdraw method, swap method, following method calls, public void insert, location loc Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Multiple-Choice Questions, Practice Exams, Answers Explained, Diagnostic Test, Linked Lists, Practice Exam Two, Quick Reference, Practice Exam One, Case Study, Practice Exam Three, Some Standard Classes, Practice Exam Four, Introductory Java Language Features, Introductory Java Language Concepts, Actor Bug Flower Rock Critter, Method One, The Java, Dan Birman, Free-Response Score, Multiple Choice Number, Grade Computer Science, Computer Science Level, Multiple-Choice Score, Jon Schultz, Free Response Question Browse Sample Pages:
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shown facing north, neighboring actors, trailer nodes, critter class, public void reverse, binary expression tree, adjacent bugs, public void act, public static void swap, private void swap, final sorted position, using heapsort, perfect binary tree, hash address, adjacent actors, bounded grid, private instance variables, public void withdraw, pointer connections, array arr, withdraw method, swap method, following method calls, public void insert, location loc Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Multiple-Choice Questions, Practice Exams, Answers Explained, Diagnostic Test, Linked Lists, Practice Exam Two, Quick Reference, Practice Exam One, Case Study, Practice Exam Three, Some Standard Classes, Practice Exam Four, Introductory Java Language Features, Introductory Java Language Concepts, Actor Bug Flower Rock Critter, Method One, The Java, Dan Birman, Free-Response Score, Multiple Choice Number, Grade Computer Science, Computer Science Level, Multiple-Choice Score, Jon Schultz, Free Response Question Browse Sample Pages:
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