5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2008-2009 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) [Paperback]

John Moore (Author), Richard H. Langley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071488553 | ISBN-13: 978-0071488556 | Publication Date: December 14, 2007 | Edition: 2

A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE

We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

• Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
• All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
• Your choice of three customized study schedules-so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:

Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program

Step 2: Determine Your Readiness

Step 3: Develop the Strategies

Step 4: Review the Knowledge

Step 5: Build Your Confidence

*AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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About the Author

John T. Moore, Ed.D., teaches chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University in Austin, TX.

Richard Langley, Ph.D., also teaches chemistry at Stephen F. Austin, and is a grader for the AP Chemistry exam.

Product Details

• Paperback: 370 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (December 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071488553
• ISBN-13: 978-0071488556
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

John Moore grew up in the foothills of Western North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina -Asheville where he received his bachelor's degree in chemistry. He earned his Master's degree in chemistry from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. After a stint in the United States Army he decided to try his hand at teaching. In 1971, he joined the chemistry faculty of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas where he still teaches chemistry. In 1985 he started back to school part time and in 1991 received his Doctorate in Education from Texas A&M University.
John's area of specialty is chemical education, especially at the pre-high school level. For the last several years he has been the co-editor (along with one of his former students) of the Chemistry for Kids feature of The Journal of Chemical Education. He has authored Chemistry for Dummies, Chemistry Made Simple and co-authored 5 Steps To A Five: AP Chemistry, Chemistry for the Utterly Confused and Biochemistry for Dummies. He is currently working on two additional Dummies books and a college textbook.
John lives in Nacogdoches, Texas with his wife Robin and their two dogs. He enjoys brewing his own beer and mead and creating custom knife handles. And he loves to cook. His two boys, Jason and Matt, remain in the mountains of North Carolina along with his twin grandbabies, Sadie and Zane.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, not Awesomely Awesome, July 18, 2008

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This review is from: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2008-2009 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) (Paperback)

The book helped. A lot!

My teacher was pretty bad, so this book helped fill in the gaps. I got a 4 on the exam. I did all the review in the book and sample questions and blah blah. Just consider this book as well amongst the other big name companies.

The book is good, great even, it will not TEACH you the concepts, only refresh them. In other words, pay attention in your chem class and bring this book with you from Day 1. It'll help you understand and show how things are related (if your text book goes out of order, like mine). Enjoy.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the AP Review books, May 30, 2008

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This review is from: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2008-2009 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) (Paperback)

There is no better AP Chemistry Review book, says my wife, an AP Chem teacher with a history of students scoring 3-5 (rarely a 1 or 2). In fact, I can't wait for the new edition of 5 Steps to a 5 for AP Computer Programming, and all the books in the series are simply excellent.
The review is specific and detailed. The diagnostic exam at the beginning of each edition helps students zero in on those skills and areas where they are having the most problems. The book also outlines several methods and time scales to use for review, depending on how the student (or instructor) wishes to organize the review. All test questions at the end of each chapter are formatted exactly like the AP test questions and are often (if not always; it depends on the number of released items that ETS makes available for each subject) actual AP test questions. Finally, like any good test prep book, it discusses specific strategies for different sections of the exam, so students can maximize their score.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars elvis, March 19, 2009

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This review is from: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2008-2009 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) (Paperback)

very nicely detailed and great explanations. 25 review questions after every chapter and a great glossary. also, very organized