We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with
Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence
Topics include: Chemistry * Cells * Respiration * Photosynthesis * Cell Division * Heredity * Molecular Genetics * Evolution * Taxonomy & Classification * Plants * Human Physiology * Human Reproduction * Behavioral Ecology & Ethnology * Ecology in Further Detail * Laboratory Review Practice Exams
Pregace, xiii
Acknowledgments,xv
Introduction: The Five-step Program, xvii
STEP1 Set Your Study Program
1 What You Need to Know About the AP Biology Exam
2 How to Plan Your Time
STEP2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 Take a Diagnostic Exam
STEP3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 How to Approach Each Question Type
STEP4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
5 Chemistry
6 Cells
7 Respiration
8 Photosynthesis
9 Cell Division
10 Heredity
11 Molecular Genetics
12 Evolution
13 Taxonomy and Classification
14 Plants