Here are reviews for some popular books people use to study for the Exam in May.

Thanks to Harvard West Lake for this Book Review

Tests:
1 practice test


Strengths:
Good tips & strategies
(ex: don't answer all questions,
...you can skip every third & still get a 5)
Concise, clear
Free online support

Organization:
Overview of what's on AP test
(tips, what the graders look for)
15 chapters with tests
& essay questions after each topic

Weaknesses:
Few examples & sample
problems for review

Tests:
1 practice test






Strengths:

Lots of practice on
diversified questions

Organization:
Strategies for each section on AP test
Mathematical Operations
11 topics covered, including
...multiple choice & essay questions
...on each topic


Weaknesses:

No review. The book expects you
...to know terms, formulas

Tests:
6 practice tests


Strengths:
6 practice tests to boost your confidence

Organization:
12 topics under
4 Chapters



Weaknesses:
Limited reviews & examples
...on each topic

Tests:
None



Strengths:
Charts & graphs
to reinforce memory

Organization:
Part I - 8 chapters for review
Part II - Multiple choice questions
...for each topic
Part III - Free response questions
...& equations, essays

Weaknesses:
No test after each topic
Confusing sometimes

Recommendations :
Don't just look at the number of pages in each book, look for quality materials.
Each book has its own strengths, you and a friend can share 2 different books.

    Buy these books as early as possible, they can also help you with the class.

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