AP Biology Crash Course (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course) - Softcover

D'Alessio, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738606626 ISBN 13: 9780738606620

Publisher: Research & Education Association, 2009

Synopsis

REA's AP Biology Crash Course - Get a Higher Advanced Placement Score in Less Time

REA’s Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject!

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your AP Biology exam yet? How will you memorize all those facts before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score? If this sounds like you, don’t panic. REA’s AP Biology Crash Course is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:

Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP Biology course description outline and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the major ideas, theories, and concepts in Biology, including: Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Population. The book includes a discussion of AP Biology themes and their relationship to the test, the 12 AP Biology labs, essay writing—exemplars, data analysis/graphing techniques, and setting up an experiment.

Expert Test-taking Strategies
Written by an AP Biology teacher, the author shares his detailed, question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following his expert advice, you can boost your overall point score.

Take REA’s FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go online and test what you’ve learned. Our free, full-length practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP exam, so you know you’re studying the smart way.

When it’s crucial crunch time and your AP exam is just around the corner, you need REA’s AP Biology Crash Course!

About this title

From the Back Cover

AP BIOLOGY CRASH COURSE – GET A HIGHER SCORE IN LESS TIME

Late getting started? Facing too many AP tests? Use this course to learn the most in the least time!

Study Only What You Need to Know
REA’s AP Biology Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the Advanced Placement Biology exam and actual AP Biology test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time.

Expert Test-Taking Strategies
Developed by an Advanced Placement teacher with many years of classroom experience, this AP Biology Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and free-response questions. By following the AP author’s expert advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP Biology test.

Key Terms You Must Know
Knowing the right terminology can make a real difference in your AP Biology score. Our expert advice includes the key terms you need to know before taking the AP Biology exam.

Free Online AP Biology Practice Exam
Our full-length online AP Biology practice exam includes every topic and type of question found on the actual exam. It offers timed testing, automatic scoring, and detailed explanations of answers. It even provides helpful diagnostics to pinpoint where you’re strongest and where you need to focus.

About the Author

About Our Author 

Michael D’Alessio earned his B.S. in Biology from Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, and his MS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In 2004, he earned his Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall University.

Mr. D’Alessio has had an extensive career teaching all levels of mathematics and science, including AP Biology, chemistry, physics, algebra and geometry. Most of Mr. D’Alessio’s AP Biology students received scores of 4 or 5 on the AP Biology exam.

Currently, Mr. D’Alessio serves as the Supervisor of the Mathematics and Business Department at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren, New Jersey, overseeing a department of 30 teachers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0738606626
• ISBN 13: 9780738606620
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224