5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2010-2011 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071624775 | ISBN-13: 978-0071624770 | Publication Date: November 11, 2009 | Edition: 3

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

Topics include: Reactions and Periodicity, Stoichiometry, Gases, Thermodynamics, Spectroscopy, Light, and Electrons, Bonding, Solids, Liquids, and Intermolecular Forces, Solutions and Colligative Properties, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry
Also includes: AP Chemistry practice exams

*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., and Richard Langley, Ph.D., teach chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University in Austin, Texas.

Product Details

• Paperback: 388 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 3 edition (November 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071624775
• ISBN-13: 978-0071624770
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.7 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best AP Review Book of the ones I've read, December 21, 2009

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This review is from: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2010-2011 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) (Paperback)

The "Disappointed" name tag refers to a review on another purchase, and that name tag now shows up on all my reviews. So, I'm not disappointed in this purchase at all -- here's the deal: I bought this book because I was so happy with the other 5 steps to a 5 books that I checked out from my local library (biology, physics, and calculus), that even though my library didn't have the one for chemistry, I decided I had to have it. I am currently reviewing it along with the Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam book from the library, and I am VERY happy I bought this book. The material is covered much better, AND I really like the Rapid Review at the end of each chapter. Between the material just plain being better covered, and the Rapid Review at the end of the chapters (and the practice tests of course), this book has made studying for the AP exam a breeze! Very highly recommended.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!, August 18, 2010

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This review is from: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2010-2011 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) (Paperback)

Though I haven't tried the Princeton Review book, I do own the Barron's version of AP Prep for Chemistry as well. 5 Steps to a 5 was much more concise than Barron's, which turned out to be ridiculously difficult. This book was great for review and the questions and the rapid review at the end of each chapter were great. The practice tests were also good. If you go through the material thoroughly, you should be fairly well prepared but be ready to use this book to complement your course of study in school, rather than as a self study guide (for that, Barron's is probably better).
All in all, I was really satisfied with my purchase because I ended up with a 5 on the exam!
Good luck!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for AP Chem, July 20, 2011

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This review is from: 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2010-2011 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) (Paperback)

I took Chem I Honors last year in high school. I was a B/C student in the class. My grades in Chemistry were killing my GPA. I didn't understand my teacher's lectures. I didn't understand my esoteric textbook. I needed help.

I drove to the bookstore to have some hands on time with all the AP Chem review books. I was looking for a book that could give me a easy-to-understand explanation of chemistry.

I flipped through all the review books at the bookstore - Barron's, Princeton, REA, and 5 Steps. After scanning a few pages of 5 Steps, I knew that it was the one.

The content is extremely accessible. There are numerous example problems and a quiz at the end of every chapter, which I found immensely useful. What I liked most was the "Common Mistakes to Avoid" section in each chapter. The two authors, who have over 60 years of teaching experience combined, present a list of common pitfalls to avoid when solving chemistry problems.

Thanks to this book, I went on to nab that A in the final quarter of my chemistry class. And I aced the final exam. If only I found this gem earlier.