CliffsAP Biology (CliffsNotes AP) [Paperback]

Phillip E. Pack Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470097647 | ISBN-13: 978-0470097649 | Publication Date: July 23, 2007 | Edition: 3

Your complete guide to a higher score on the AP Biology exam.

Included in book: A review of the AP exam format and scoring, proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions, and hints for tackling the essay questions.

A list of 14 specific must-know principles are covered.

Includes sample questions and answers for each subject.

Laboratory Review includes a focused review of all 12 AP laboratory exercises.

AP Biology Practice Tests features 2 full-length practice tests that simulate the actual test along with answers and complete explanations.

AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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From the Back Cover

Your complete guide to a higher score on the *AP Biology exam

About the contents:

Introduction

• A review of the AP exam format and scoring

• Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions

• Hints for tackling the essay questions

• A list of 14 specific must-know principles

Part I: Subject Area Reviews

• Covers 14 subject areas

• Includes sample questions and answers for each subject

Part II: Laboratory Review

• A focused review of all 12 AP laboratory exercises

Part III: AP Biology Practice Tests

• 2 full-length practice tests that simulate the actual test

• Answers and complete explanations

*AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

About the Author

Phillip E. Pack, Ph.D., has taught AP Biology and gifted programs for more than 15 years. He is an Assistant Professor of Math and Science at Woodbury University in Burbank, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 3 edition (July 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470097647
• ISBN-13: 978-0470097649
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Phillip E. Pack, Ph.D., has taught AP Biology and gifted programs for more than fifteen years. He is an Assistant Professor of Math and Science at Woodbury University in Burbank, California.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Two Best AP Biology Books, June 28, 2008

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The Biology Major (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsAP Biology (CliffsNotes AP) (Paperback)

I used this book and Dr. Sanghera's AP Biology Flashcard Quicklet to prepare for the AP Biology exam. I love both of these books and here are my reviews:
This book is cool. It's to the point and covers all the topics very concisely. So, that saves you lot of time that you can use elsewhere. However, it gives you all the info that you need to pass the AP Biology exam. It's short and sweet: material is covered in a reader-friendly way; easy to follow, understand, and retain. I used this book in combination with the following book: the Flashcard Quicklet.

AP Biology Flashcard Quicklet: Flashcards in a Book for Biology StudentsFlash cards are cool tools to review your preparation for the exam. I like this style of flash cards though: flash cards in a book. Loose flash cards could be annoying; they are hard to keep together...flash cards in a book are cool..no lost cards...easy to keep them together..Besides, in this book, the flash cards are very much self contained; good and easy to follow answers and explanations....You can use this flash card book with any AP Biology book or without any book...it's not tied to a specific book...The coverage of topics is quite comprehensive and there is lots of space to make your own notes...I love it...
I would say these are the only two books you need to pass the exam.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for cramming!, February 9, 2008

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S. Li - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CliffsAP Biology (CliffsNotes AP) (Paperback)

I took the AP test last year and I recieved a 5
Honestly, I am the worse biology student out there.. I tried to learn the material but I am just not "biology-oriented" I can't do it.. I can learn math, chemitry just fine..just not biology...
So... I totally failed the class... I can't remember jack.. and I couldn't learn jack...
I borrowed this book from my friend and i spent about... 40 hours on it
I can't give a time in days.. because i might have spent random 10 min or 2 in random place...
actually I don't think I even spent 40 hours... maybe even less..

I just know I stayed up all night the night before the test studying and.. just cramming.. because that was all I could have done.. I really didn't know biology... and I am not exagerating at all...

So the next day when I took the test it was a breeze.... I was soooo surprised the topics in the book are EXACTLY the same topics tested.. it was unbelivable...
on the tests I took in the AP Biology class (regular one in school)... I usually get around 10-20 percent on the tests...
I was completely unbelievable.. during the actual ap test... I flew throught it... I only skipped about 5 questions.. and those of which I had sufficient time to go back and fill in... on the written portion.. I knew the answers to every single one...
I know.. this sounds like I'm making everything up.. but I'm not...
I honestly failed every single biology test I took, except 2... and I took about 50 all together
During the school year I had pretty much given up....
Then.. who would've known.. I crammed all the information from the book (according to the test break down in the book) in two days.. and I ended up with a 5
It's not just me who can't believe this... neither could my teacher.... yeah..lol....
Some of my friends who maintained a 80-90 percent test avergae in the class had a 4 on the test... I'm not sure what book they used to prep.. but.. heh.. wow.....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An AP Biology Trainer's Recommendation, May 25, 2008

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David Kabeer (Union City, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CliffsAP Biology (CliffsNotes AP) (Paperback)

Great Resource. All you need is this book with Paul Sanghera's AP Biology Flashcard Quicklet, and you will be in very good shape to pass the AP Biology exam. This book is a no-nonsense, to-the-point guide to prepare for the exam, and Paul Sanghera's Biology Flashcard Quicklet is a great tool to quickly review your preparation. I have found that these two books together is a blast. Although the AP Biology Flashcard Quicklet is very self-contained and can be used with any Guide or without any Guide, but I will recommend, first read this book then use Sanghera's book.
Great book....highly recommended.