Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) [Paperback]

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Book Description

ISBN-10: 0375428461 | ISBN-13: 978-0375428463 | Publication Date: February 12, 2008

Scoring high on the AP Physics B Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about physics—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, we’ll teach you how to

·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each physics topic covered

This book includes 2 full-length practice tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.

Cracking the AP Physics B Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test.

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review (February 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375428461
• ISBN-13: 978-0375428463
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #702,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Review Books, May 13, 2008

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This review is from: Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

This book will easily get anyone who really understands it a 5 on the exam, especially if you can score well on the practice tests in the back. It's better for review, rather than learning. If you want an AP book that you can learn from, I suggest using 5 Steps to a 5. I never really understood electromagnetic induction or nuclear physics from my textbook, and this book was even worse for that, but 5 Steps to a 5 cleared up all my issues with those topics in about an hour. I think that this book is way better for review, though, mostly because the questions they ask at the end of each chapter are better and help your understanding of the concepts.

Don't be discouraged if you don't score well on the practice tests in the back, because the actual AP exam is much more conceptual and less calculation-based. But if you can do the Princeton Review tests, you'll have no problem with the real one. It's not overly difficult though, so don't let that discourage you from buying it.

Overall, this definitely gets a 5/5 for its explanations and for being so concise and on target regarding information the exam will test you on.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good prep, May 15, 2008

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reddo54 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2008 Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

Really helped prepare for the AP exam. The practice tests are key. They really get you a good feel for the exam. Princeton Review does a great job.