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06-09-2006, 08:59 PM
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#137 | | Member
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| Good textbooks for self studying
ok i am planning on self studying the following in the summer
Physics
Calculus
Physcology
now i need to know what are good textbooks and review books for each subject..i need textbooks thought cause i actually want to LEARN something not just score 5's on AP tests...
oh and btw ..if it matters...for calculus ..i never took trig..just a really hard ALG 2 Course | |
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06-10-2006, 01:01 AM
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| I'm new with this whole AP thing and I was wondering wouldn't you learn the same material in class for free without spending money on an unfimiliar book or, do it depend on what class it is and type of teacher? | |
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06-10-2006, 01:10 AM
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I'm new with this whole AP thing and I was wondering wouldn't you learn the same material in class for free without spending money on an unfimiliar book or, do it depend on what class it is and type of teacher?
| In an ideal world, yes, one wouldn't need a prep book. The teacher would have a complete understanding of what is on the test and prepare the students effectively. However, as you know, this is not an ideal world and often times these prep books(the good ones) do a great job explaining what is on the test and what is not on the test. In addition students are often lost when trying to figure out where to start studying. The prep books do a good job of outlining the curriculum. Some people rely on these tools more than others. Personally I always feel if you buy the right prep book and know it cover to cover you shouldnt have any problem getting a 5 or at least a 4. Some exams it is a little more complicated than that(foreign languages and english come to mind). | |
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06-10-2006, 01:23 AM
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| Yeah lol I understand where you are coming from like you I also live in the peach state and uderstand fully. Because it's rough getting through a public or private school system these days with decent stats. Not given away any locations I hope. | |
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06-10-2006, 01:32 AM
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| My school really was pretty good. Its probably the best I could ask for in a public in GA. Most of my teachers were very good, sometimes I had a bad one but that happens everywhere. | |
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06-10-2006, 01:55 AM
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| True but more bad ones than others in certain places just kidding. Georgia has a good and efficent school system. Where do you go now? | |
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06-10-2006, 07:48 AM
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| ANyone ??? | |
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06-10-2006, 09:11 AM
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| I can't help you on the psych or physics (though there are several threads on that one, do a search...and for psych there are several webpages), but for Calc I'm self-studying and using the Thomas/Finney text...clear with good examples. However, you REALLY need to brush up on your trig before you start calc - that would be the first thing to do. | |
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06-10-2006, 09:56 AM
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| thanks..o and i know i AM going to at least go over trig b4 i start..maybe i ll read all of this http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Trigonometry ...tell me if thats good...
o and pplkeep em coming..i still need more recommendations | |
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06-10-2006, 11:31 AM
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06-10-2006, 11:42 AM
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#147 | | Member
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| Yeah, the wiki book covers most of what we did in class and all that you're going to use...just make sure you know it reaaaally well. Also, if you don't feel like investing in a textbook, this website is great for calc: http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/AllBr.../2413/2413.asp | |
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06-10-2006, 11:57 AM
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| Awesome..so with the Wikibook for Trig (which i ll probably finish in a week) ..and a textbook ( i ll buy one) and that website ...u think i ll be good? | |
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06-10-2006, 11:59 AM
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| o yea..and silentsailor..u think its a good idea to do physics B ..while doing calc..then after i finsih calc , i do Physcis C next year? | |
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06-10-2006, 01:40 PM
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| That sounds good to me. Doing physics B and calc simultaneously is good, because you'll see how they can be related before actually having to do the math. As for Physics C, can't help you much there, haven't taken it yet  Having a good grasp on calc beforehand seems like it would be useful, though. Good luck  | |
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