Addison-Wesley's Review for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

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This book provides an authoritative review of Java for students taking the AP Exam (either A or AB).  Upon use of this review book, readers will understand the key topics that they'll need for passing the test, as well as be armed with test-taking hints allowing them to move quickly through the test.  It contains six comprehensive sample exams covering both the A and AB exams.  High school students preparing for the AP Computer Science examination.

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This book provides the Java review, sample tests, and test-taking hints needed to help high-school students prepare for the AP Exam in Computer Science. Four comprehensive sample exams-just like the ones students take on exam day. Review of all the core Java topics needed to know to ace the exam. An extensive glossary that provides quick and easy reference of Java and general computer science terms. A multitude of test-taking hints that will focus readers on the important aspects of the questions so they can quickly move through the exam Students who are preparing to take the AP Computer Science exam. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (January 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321395727
• ISBN-13: 978-0321395726
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,402,871 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3rd Ed. includes Review, Case Study and 6 Practice Exams, April 8, 2009

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This review is from: Pearson Education's Review for the AP* Computer Science A and AB Exams (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I'm writing this review because the most recent review is three years out of date and all three were written prior to the 3rd ed. being published. The review (142 pages) is concise and covers topics for both the AP Computer Science A and AB exams. Also included is a chapter on the GridWorld case study. Each of the 21 review sections is followed by a set of 5 practice questions. There are six (3 A and 3 AB) practice exams with 40 multiple-choice questions, 4 free-response questions, solutions and a grading rubric for the free response questions. Also included are a set practical hints for students, glossary and index. I recommend this book for my AP students. One cautionary note; make sure you are ordering the 3rd edition. GOOD LUCK ON THE EXAM!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Review, Horrible Explanations., March 27, 2004

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This review is from: Addison-Wesley's Review for the Computer Science AP Exam in Java (Paperback)

This is an okay book, it has a good review(and not very long like Barron's book), good questions, and adequete tips for both the multiple choice [section] and the free response. One big problem I had with this book is that there are NO explanations for any of the answers to the questions. If there is a review book for any test and no explanations for any of the answers it hase a serious problem. Also, there wasn't anything that showed you how to grade the practice tests, not even how to calculate a raw score. At least show us how to calculate a raw score, then we will have just some idea of how well we are doing. If you are going to buy this book I would suggest buying either Litvin's or Barron's (though it reteaches you the material) book along with this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practice exams, need to add MBS case study, May 10, 2005

By	Cyrus Blanton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Addison-Wesley's Review for the Computer Science AP Exam in Java (Paperback)

This book includes good review sections that are short and concise. It also includes four excellent practice exams: two for A and two for AB. Unlike some review books, descriptions of problems are very clear. The free response questions are about the level of actual exams, while the multiple-choice problems may be slightly easier than actual ones.

As pointed out by other reviews, the book does not include MBS case study. It also does not provide explanations on the answers. It could also improve the review section by adding some more details; yet still keep the reviews in its concise style.