<p>So I bought 5 Steps to a 5 for Psych today, and I am wondering if I should also get Barrons? Is it really worth it or will I be good with 5…5?</p>
<p>bumpadabumpa</p>
<p>In answer to one of your questions: REA= Research and Education Association (or something like that)</p>
<p>5 Steps to a 5 is good enough for Psych… no need to get Barrons</p>
<p>Ah, thank you for this thread!! =] I will buy books soon.</p>
<p>I know this is a thread for book suggestions, but I believe:</p>
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<p>and the UCCP Open courses will help people, who are studying for AP tests.</p>
<p>I don’t know if this’ll help anyone, but I got all my practice books for $5</p>
<p>Go to buy.com and use google checkout on any of the barron’s, princeton review, ect…</p>
<p>let me know what you guys think</p>
<p>5s for Me
REA for AP US History
Barron’s for AP Chemistry</p>
<p>Remember that everyone has a different approach to retaining information, but it is imperative that you study as early as possible. I started studying for APUSH before Spring Break! :)</p>
<p>I’ve only taken one AP test so far, but I used Barron’s for AP World…</p>
<p>I tried REA, but it just got too boring for me…I think that just might be me, though…</p>
<p>what would be the best book for these subjects
psychology (self studyin)
calc bc (self studying but takin ab calc now)
united states govt (self studyin but taking comp govt now)
human geography (self studyin)
physics b (took a prep class last year but no ap this year b/c teacher left so self studyin)</p>
<p>psychology - barrons.</p>
<p>us gov - princeton review. i also have cliffs and i really like it.</p>
<p>human geography - isn’t there only one choice? i think only barrons has written a human geo prep book. at least thats how it was a couple of years ago.</p>
<p>sorry, i don’t know about the rest.</p>
<p>kaplan has a human geo book too, but go with barrons.</p>
<p>how bout self studying for physics B</p>
<p>Pasting list here.</p>
<p>I added books for Latin: Vergil.</p>
<p>–</p>
<p>Legend:</p>
<p>O - Overly difficult practice tests.
A - Accuracy (practice tests that are most similar to the real thing).
E - Easier than the real exam.</p>
<p>Art History -
Biology - Princeton Review (A)
Calculus AB - Arco, Barron’s
Calculus BC - Arco, Princeton
Chemistry - Princeton Review (A), Barron’s (O)
Chinese Language and Culture -
Computer Science A -
Computer Science AB - Barron’s (A)
English Language and Composition - Cliffs (A)
English Literature -
Environmental Science - Princeton Review (A)
European History - Cliffs (E), Princeton Review (A)
French Language - Barron’s, REA
French Literature -
German Language -
Government and Politics: Comparative -
Government and Politics: United States -
Human Geography - Barron’s (O)
Italian Language and Culture -
Japanese Language and Culture -
Latin Literature -
Latin: Vergil - Vergil’s Aeneid (Pharr), Loeb Classical Library, Virgil I, II (Fairclough)
Macroeconomics -
Microeconomics -
Music Theory -
Physics B - Barron’s
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism -
Physics C: Mechanics -
Psychology - Barron’s (A)
Spanish Language - REA
Spanish Literature - none existing
Statistics - Barron’s, PR
U.S. History - Amsco, REA
World History - Princeton Review (A)</p>
<p>Best for Independent Study</p>
<p>Legend:</p>
<p>I - Good for use independently (without any other materials such as textbooks).
T - Could be used independently, but an in-depth knowledge requires a textbook.
Q - Questions throughout the book that help reinforce information (practice tests do not count).
E - Easy to read.
S - A lot of superfluous information.
P - Practice tests included.</p>
<p>Art History -
Biology - Princeton Review (T, Q, P)
Calculus AB -
Calculus BC -
Chemistry - Princeton Review (T, Q, E, P), Barrons (I, S, P)
Chinese Language and Culture -
Computer Science A -
Computer Science AB - Barron’s (I, Q, S, P)
English Language and Composition - Cliffs (I, E (none really involved), P (many of these))
English Literature -
Environmental Science - Princeton Review (T, Q, E, P)
European History - Cliffs (T, Q, E, P), Modern European Hisory (T, E, S[but in a good way. this book will get you a 5, the only bad thing is that it does lack some cultural/social issues])
French Language -
French Literature -
German Language -
Government and Politics: Comparative -
Government and Politics: United States -
Human Geography - Barron’s (I, Q, S, P)
Italian Language and Culture -
Japanese Language and Culture -
Latin Literature -
Latin: Vergil -
Macroeconomics - Princeton Review (I, Q, E, P)
Microeconomics - Princeton Review (I, Q, E, P)
Music Theory -
Physics B -
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism - Barron’s (I, S, P)
Physics C: Mechanics - Barron’s (I, E, S, P)
Psychology - Barron’s (T, Q, E, S, P)
Spanish Language -
Spanish Literature - none available
Statistics - Princeton Review (T, E, P)
U.S. History -
World History - Princeton Review (T, E, P)</p>
<p>Best for Complementing Class</p>
<p>Legend:</p>
<p>H - Helpful in preparing for random tests throughout the year, apart from the actual exam.
N - Not strictly a review book (can be used to teach material, and not just to review it).
T - Teacher recommendation.
P - Practice tests included.</p>
<p>Art History -
Biology - Princeton Review (H, T, P)
Calculus AB - Barron’s, Arco
Calculus BC - Princeton Review, Arco
Chemistry - Princeton Review (T, P)
Chinese Language and Culture -
Computer Science A -
Computer Science AB - Barron’s (H, N, P)
English Language and Composition -
English Literature -
Environmental Science - Princeton Review (T, P)
European History - Cliffs ( H, T P), Princeton Review (H, N, T, P), Modern European History (H, N, T)
French Language - Barron’s, REA
French Literature -
German Language -
Government and Politics: Comparative -
Government and Politics: United States -
Human Geography - Barron’s (H, T, P)
Italian Language and Culture -
Japanese Language and Culture -
Latin Literature -
Latin: Vergil - Loeb Classical Library, Virgil I, II (Fairclough)
Macroeconomics -
Microeconomics -
Music Theory -
Physics B - Barron’s
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism - Barron’s (H, N, P)
Physics C: Mechanics - Barron’s (H, N, P)
Psychology - Barron’s (H, N, T, P)
Spanish Language -
Spanish Literature -
Statistics - Barron’s, PR
U.S. History - Amsco, REA
World History - Princeton Review (P)</p>
<p>What NOT to use</p>
<p>Legend:</p>
<p>N - Not enough information.
T - Too much information (extra information is good, but not to the point where you can’t differentiate between the useful stuff, and the filler).
H - Hard to understand.
P - No practice questions included in the review book.
U - Unhelpful practice questions.
O - Price of book much greater than actual value.</p>
<p>Art History -
Biology - Barron’s (T)
Calculus AB -
Calculus BC - Kaplan (U, O) (just go to a bookstore and get a Calculus text)
Chemistry -
Chinese Language and Culture -
Computer Science A -
Computer Science AB -
English Language and Composition -
English Literature -
Environmental Science - Barron’s (T)
European History - Cliffs (U [too easy]), Modern European History (T[but in a good way if you have the time to study], P)
French Language -
French Literature -
German Language -
Government and Politics: Comparative -
Government and Politics: United States - Princeton Review (N, U)
Human Geography -
Italian Language and Culture -
Japanese Language and Culture -
Latin Literature -
Latin: Vergil -
Macroeconomics -
Microeconomics -
Music Theory -
Physics B -
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism -
Physics C: Mechanics -
Psychology -
Spanish Language -
Spanish Literature -
Statistics - Barron’s (H, U)
U.S. History -
World History - Barron’s (T,H)</p>
<p>HOW IS AMSCO FOR AP CALCULUS???</p>
<p>my teacher recommended it, but I haven’t seen anyone mention it here…</p>
<p>The new Barron’s Art History book is amazing!! my teacher wrote it, and my entire class (30 people!) at least knew they had been taught everything on last years exam (even if they didn’t remember it, lol).</p>
<p>and last years test was the hardest one in years!</p>
<p>So i’m self studying for AP English Lit, because my highschool doesn’t have AP classes, which is the best book? I’ve heard that Barrons and PR has been favored, but are they good for self studying?</p>
<p>I’m trying to save money, and at the used bookstore, there’s a good dozen or so 2006 and 2007 AP book. Is it ‘okay’ if I buy an older edition of the AP prep book versus the more expensive new one?</p>
<p>hey i was just wondering if someone could help me out with my specific situation. I have not yet begun to prepare for the aps and i would like to start preparing right now. however, i am not confident in what i have learned in class this year or how well i have been paying attention. could someone please recommend review guides for my 5 aps that i will be able to complete all 5 of them by May as if i was doing independent study-meaning i can just use the study guide to fully prepare. please answer, i would really appreciate any help because i really need it.</p>
<p>bio-</p>
<p>chem-</p>
<p>macroeconomics-</p>
<p>calc ab-</p>
<p>english lit-</p>
<p>THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ANSWERING I KNOW THIS IS NOT AN EASY QUESTION!!!</p>
<p>Could I get suggestions for the following books?</p>
<p>APUSH (Already have AMSCO and REA, so I think i’m good in here)</p>
<p>AP Physics (Only have the 2007 PR Book)</p>
<p>AP English Language (I’ve been recommended Cliffs by my teacher)</p>