How to Prepare for the AP Biology [Paperback]

Gabrielle I. Edwards (Author), Marion Cimmino (Author)

Book Description

Series: Barron's AP Biology | Publication Date: February 1, 2001

General advice on test preparation and Advanced Placement Test question types is followed by extensive topic reviews that cover molecules and cells, genetics and evolution, and organisms and populations. Four full-length model AP Biology exams are given, followed by answers and explanations for all questions. New reference sources are cited following each test area, and a new, up-to-date summary covers Human Genome research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 6th edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764113755
• ISBN-13: 978-0764113758
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #888,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is Test Preparation at its Finest, October 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ap Biology: Advanced Placement Test in Biology (5th ed) (Paperback)

My school offers a full-year course in AP Biology. I joined halfway through, in Feburary, and had only three months of class. With diligent study of this text, I was able to pull off a 5 on the AP test, without taking over half the class. This is an excellent resource and I would recommend it to anyone who will be taking the AP test this fall.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Best AP Biology Test Prep, July 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ap Biology: Advanced Placement Test in Biology (5th ed) (Paperback)

I used three AP Biology test prep books this year, and this one was by far the best. It not only helped me prepare for the AP test, but it was great for studying for tests during the year. It contained very detailed reviews of the various subject areas of AP Biology, many practice questions on each subject, and four full sample tests, which I thought were very helpful in preparing for the AP test. The book's greatest strength is the large number of practice questions. Plus, if your teacher skips over a certain section of the course, the summaries are detailed enough that a careful reading is nearly as good as learning the material in class. This book is probably best used as a resource throughout the year, and not for a last-minute cram aid. My only complaint is that some of the test questions were on topics that the AP test would never ask about (like "The only living monotremes are..."), and some of the reviews gave some unnecessary details. Still, this is the best AP Biology test prep book I have found.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars There are better books than this!, May 26, 2001

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A. Garg (Lexington, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Prepare for the AP Biology (Paperback)

I looked at a lot of AP review books, and found that the CliffsAP Biology one was much better. Barron's had review questions that were way too picky, and a substantial amount of the information given in this review manual is not going to be on the test. The questions were way too picky. Most of the book consisted of practice tests, and that was not what I was looking for. CliffsAP Biology had more review and less tests. I actually bought this book and then returned it. I just took this test in May, and I am pretty sure that I got a 5 on it, thanks to Cliffs. Only buy this book if you want practice questions.