How did you study for AP Bio? - Page 2

sarainbow · 11-12-2012, 02:20 PM

Thanks guys I'm going to try to use some of your tips. I also started using this CD in the back of my Campbell book and its really helpful.

Btw APexpert, I PMed you!

skyfall · 11-12-2012, 08:29 PM

I'm also struggling in this class and have many other APs to attend to. Can you tell me what ways or studying materials I should get in order to do better? In class we are using the campbell biology book.

poohbear5 · 11-12-2012, 08:38 PM

I got a 5 on the AP Bio test last year and I'm still confused as to how that happened. I failed every single test in that class and I seriously procrastinated. I started studying a week before the test. Princeton and Cliff's are probably the two that helped me out most. Just cram, cram, and them cram some more. It's probably not the best way to remember things forever but it helps A LOT for the test. Good Luck!!

skyfall · 11-12-2012, 08:44 PM

hey poohbear5
i was wondering during the exam were you actually guessing or did u think it was straight forward?

poohbear5 · 11-12-2012, 08:47 PM

I actually thought it was pretty easy. Despite struggling the entire year, I walked out of the test room knowing I at least passed, if not better.

skyfall · 11-12-2012, 08:49 PM

thanks poohbear5 that is a relief for me because I can see myself doing that but I will not. Thanks though

Twainaddict · 11-12-2012, 08:51 PM

I am actually taking AP Bio right now. The reading just sucks... but stick with it. You need to know the chapters by heart. Know the diagrams in the textbook, Read READ READ!, and do practice questions.
Like someone mentioned above, read the chapters over like 5 times (literally) so that way you know the information by heart. All of the tests I take in Bio class are timed, so I literally have like no time to think, and I'm often forced to spill out everything I know.
Bio is my first AP class, and I've found that it is a lot of work and reading. Manage your time and you should be fine

good luck!

skyfall · 11-12-2012, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the information, but how long is your class? Are class is about an hour and a half and i believe we have a sufficient amount of time for our tests

skyfall · 11-12-2012, 08:54 PM

i meant to put "our" not "are" after the question mark

skyfall · 11-12-2012, 08:55 PM

i dont think that was a good idea. how did u do?

Twainaddict · 11-12-2012, 09:01 PM

Usually anywhere from 50-55 minutes with maybe 10-15 minutes for free response/essay/short answer.