How to Prepare for the AP Computer Science Exam

by Roselyn Teukolsky

Book Overview

This new Java edition of the AP Computer Science manual presents four full-length AP Computer Science practice exams with questions answered and explained. Two are A exams, two are AB exams, and all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764121944
• ISBN13: 9780764121944
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.2" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Barron's books really prepares for APCS A

This book is great. The students say that the questions in the book are generally harder than the actual test, but they cover the appropriate topics. It is very well organized. This is the only book that is needed for the AP A test. Thanks Roselyn.

Great Practice tests

I am giving this book 4 stars only becuase I thin the "review" is just reteaching you, and has no good tips for actually taking the test. The practice tests are really good, I think they are as hard as the real thing (based on the sample questions given by collegeboard), and also there is a grading scale, unlike it's preceder. It made me feel a lot better that I only has to get 70% right to get a 5 on the AB exam. All in all this is a great book, but I would advice you to get Litvin's instead. Get this book from the library.

Best Guide Yet !

This AP Comp. Sci. Study guide is great for teachers and students alike because EVERY question has a clear description of the right answer AND why other answers might be likely, but are wrong. All of my students who got 4's or 5's on the AP exam LOVED this guide!!! ( & you can't beat the price).

Great Book...

I, myself, was an AP Computer Science student of Mrs. Teukolsky's when this book was first released, and as a result I have undoubtedly had the pleasure of using it to review for my end-of-the-year exam. Let me begin by saying that Roselyn Teukolsky is a great teacher. All year long we worked real hard to understand the materials necessary to pass the course. In the end it all paid off, and I personally received a 5 on the exam.The book is organized in such a way as to provide even the most amateur programmer with a healthy overview of all the course materials, both for the A and AB exams. It stays straight to the point, and sometimes diverges into explaining interesting Computer Science facts for the enlightenment of the reader. Also, in the end are 4 well constructed practice exams, 2 for A and 2 for AB. The net result is that you will feel more confident about yourself, and will undoubtedly improve your chances of getting a 5 on the exam.There is no doubt in my mind that if it hadn't been for Mrs. Teukolsky's excellent teaching skills, and this insightful book, I would not have learned programming as well I did. The truth is, the year I started AP CS was my first year programming, so in some ways I've advanced quite far in a short period of time. So take it from me and buy this book, you won't regret it.

Excellent Source of Review Materials for AP Comp Sci Exam

Roselyn Teukolsky has put together an excellent source of review materials for the AP Computer Science Exam. Her book is organized into the major topics covered by both the A and AB exams, including the Marine Biology Case Study, contains an excellent summary of the concepts within each topic as well as numerous review questions on each topic.She seems to have a knack of identifying problem areas within each topic that are often the source of misconceptions. I was especially impressed with the job she did in creating a concise overview of the key concepts contained in the Marine Biology Case Study. It helps students to get the "big picture". The questions on each review topic, as well as the questions on the two complete Computer Science A practice exams and the two Computer Science AB practice exams are comparable to the questions on the recently released 1999 AP Exam.My students have commented favorably on the topic reviews, as well as on the explanations provided with the answer key. Not having to go over all the answers in class has also saved me valuable review time. I would definitely recommend this review book to any teacher looking to provide a thorough review for their students, and also to any student looking for a book to help them review on their own.