Barron's AP Computer Science, Levels A and AB (Paperback)

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Product Description
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

Product Details

• Paperback: 736 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 4 edition (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764137093
• ISBN-13: 978-0764137099
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,930 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Book, May 8, 2008

By	Jean C. Halle - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference, November 25, 2008

By	E. Torres Rangel (San Gabriel, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have to pick one, this is the AP Review Book to choose., September 12, 2008

By	M. Gironda (Woodbridge, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.