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Barron's AP Computer Science, Levels A and AB
written by Roselyn Teukolsky
Studio : Barron's Educational Series
by Barron's Educational Series
Release Date : 2007-08-01
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series
Released : 2007-08-01
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780764137099
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 7 reviews)
List Price : $16.99
Our Price : $5.99
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The new fourth edition of Barron’s Advanced Placement Computer Science test preparation manual has been updated with a new case study. This new GridWorld Case Study will be tested on the AP exam starting in May 2008. The manual presents four full-length AP practice exams, two each for Levels A and AB. Two of these exams are presented as diagnostic tests, with charts detailing the topics for each question. All four model tests have questions answered and explained. Prospective test takers will also find an extensive subject review, starting with a review of Java 5.0 and going on to cover all topics questioned in both the Level A and Level AB exams. There are new sections on storage of numbers and random numbers. |
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Excellent reference |
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This book is an excellent resource for students preparing to take the AP Computer Science exam. The book is divided into chapters by topic and each topic has clear explanations as well as approximately 25 multiple choice problems per chapter. Each multiple choice solution comes with a clear explanation. There is a practice diagnostic test (both A and AB level) at the beginning of the book with an answer key that indicates which section of the book students should refer to for help. There is another practice exam (both A and AB) at the end of the book and if you buy the book with a CD, there is an additional A and AB practice test on the CD. My students find this book very helpful. As a teacher, this book has made my life so much easier. |
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Roselyn Does It again |
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Fantastic nuts and bolts review book for the AP exam. Very readable and educational. The author manages to get all the material in there AND provide 2 practice exams per level (A and AB) as well as exams on CD that diagnose any weak areas. The updates for GridWorld are champion efforts and Barron's should feel blessed to have this teacher on board for their review book. |
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If you have to pick one, this is the AP Review Book to choose. |
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The Barron's book is, by far, the best choice for a one-stop resource to prepare students for the APCS Exam. I have taught APCS for 8 years and each edition of this book has been increasingly helpful in getting my kids ready. Whether used concurrently with course study or as a review guide for exam prep, the Barron's text is awesome. The author is still heavily involved with the field and is very accessible for comments and questions, which is a perk. |
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A Very Good Book |
It is a bit useless to review this book for it's value as an AP study guide, because the AP exams were two days ago, and next year there will be a major change to the content of the exam (No more APCS-AB).
However, I can say this is a very well made study helper. A little sense of humor combined with solid writing, thorough and frequent sections of example code, practice problems for every section, full explanations of every problem, chapter recaps and a specific diagnostic test will teach you all you need to know.
The book assumes it is being used as a supplement of a Java course, or by someone with a cursory knowledge of the language. This book is a great resource for teaching yourself (or anyone, for that matter) how to program, however I would recommend you take a basic Java tutorial online first.
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Amazing Review for the AP CS A Exam! |
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I just took the AP Computer Science A exam this morning. Boy, was this book a huge help! Without this book, I don't think I would have been able to do nearly as well as I did on the exam. It hits all the points that need to be covered, and the questions after the chapters REALLY help to reinforce the overall concepts of the AP Java Subset. If you want a STELLAR grade, get this book! |
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