|
Pearson Education's Review for the AP* Computer Science A and AB Exams (3rd Edition) |  | Authors: Susan Horwitz, Leigh Ann Sudol
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Category: Book
List Price: $20.80
Buy New: $17.02
as of 9/9/2010 07:44 MDT details
You Save: $3.78 (18%)
New (14) Used (13) from $11.65
Seller: allnewbooks
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1115473
Media: Paperback
Edition: 3
Pages: 408
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 1
ISBN: 0136068618
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
EAN: 9780136068617
ASIN: 0136068618
Publication Date: March 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Also Available In:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Used in the classroom or as a self-study guide, this is an ideal resource for those taking the AP Computer Science exam in Java.
Pearson Education’s Review for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java covers everything you need to know to get the score you want. It is written by a former AP Exam writer and is developed to help you take advantage of her experience.
This test prep guide will help you:
Understand how to approach the GridWorld case study, a required part of the AP Computer Science A and AB curricula Review the most current AP Java topics (for both the A and AB exams) tested on the exam in a clear and concise manner Practice with six sample exams &emdash; three for the A and three for the AB exam Develop sound test-taking strategies with this book’s detailed review of Java, hundreds of practice questions, test taking tips, and AP-style grading guide
|
| Customer Reviews:
 3rd Ed. includes Review, Case Study and 6 Practice Exams April 9, 2009
C. Owenby (United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm writing this review because the most recent review is three years out of date and all three were written prior to the 3rd ed.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!!!
Good book, but doesn't cover Marine Biology Sim Case Study March 14, 2004
LP (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Practice Exams in this book are good in general, but be careful they don't include the Marine Biology Simulation Case Study at all. (Litvin's book does cover the MBS case study adequately.)
Excellent practice exams, need to add MBS case study May 10, 2005
Cyrus Blanton
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 Good Review, Horrible Explanations. March 27, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. | |
