CliffsNotes AP Biology (Cliffs AP) [Paperback]

Phillip E. Pack Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0470400358 | ISBN-13: 978-0470400357 | Edition: 3

The book itself contains subect review chapters on every subject covered on the test, including the labs--a huge advantage for our book measured against the competition. Included in the book are 2 full-length practice exams with detailed answer explanations.

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From the Back Cover

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

CliffsNotes are fast, effective, and interactive!

Bonus CD-ROM includes:

• Searchable PDFs of the book's content

• Exams in timed and untimed modes

• Number-correct score and number-incorrect score

• Complete answers and explanations

About the Book:

Introduction

• Reviews of the AP exam format and scoring

• Proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions

• Hints for tackling the essay questions

Part I: Subject Area Reviews

• Covers all subject areas you'll be tested on

• Includes sample questions and answers for each subject

Part II: Laboratory Review

• 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

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes; 3 edition (January 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470400358
• ISBN-13: 978-0470400357
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #64 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - College & University > Advanced Placement

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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, May 3, 2011

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Azyrk - See all my reviews

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

This book is a great review for AP Biology. I'm self-studying for the test and it does a great job explaining all of the concepts. The CD is also great; it includes the entire book in PDF format, so you can take the book with you on your laptop!
A must-have for AP Biology students. Other books over prepare and cause you to remember superfluous information that isn't tested on. Stick with Cliffs, study it well, and you should do great!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great review book + CD!, May 9, 2010

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mumto4boys "mumto4boys" (USA) - See all my reviews

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

Covers a lot of concepts and provides plenty of practice with SIX AP bio tests. All the tests and the chapters are on the CD so you can have them on your laptop. Only two of the tests are in the book though.
Cliffs has essays and multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter too.

Cons: No index! and few diagrams.
Pros: Worth it for all that test practice - if you have the time.

We used this along with Barron's 2010. The latter had 3 tests (1 diagnostic and 2 at the back) and is better for the diagrams and more user-friendly, spacious layout.

Don't forget to check out the collegeboard AP Bio links for past exam papers (essay questions). As you cannot practice with real past mcqs - these review books are invaluable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God For Cliffnotes!!, October 31, 2010

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i recently bought the cliffnotes study guide for AP Biology and it has been such an amazing help to me. As a senior in highschool it can be really hard to keep up with all my classes and have time to outline an entire chapter for Biology. This book lists important points as well as gives details of the various larboratories you will complete for the class. The book is written in a way that is easy to understand and I would definitely reccommend it to anyone taking Biology.