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Title: How to Prepare for the AP Computer Science by Roselyn Teukolsky, Roselyn Teukolsky ISBN: 0-7641-0546-9 Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Pub. Date: 01 February, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.38 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Great Book...
Comment: 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.
Rating: 5
Summary: Best AP Computer Science Book There Is
Comment: I bought this book and some others to study for the AP Computer Science Exam, and the others don't even come close. For example, the book covers in-depth different topics that are given on the exam.
However, the book has some shortcomings. The first one being that the book doesn't explain anything in-depth. The chapter on Big-O notation explains what Big-O is, and devotes one or two sentences on how to find the run-time of an algorithm. In some places, the author will just say that a certain algorithm (for example, selecting the first element in an array) has a run-time of O(1). Then, in the chapter about binary search trees, the author will just say that in the worst case, searching for an element is O(n log n), without telling you how she got to that conclusion.
The multiple-choice quiz that follows each chapter tests you on the knowledge of the information presented. Each choice has small syntatic differences, and the questions reflect what will be on the test.
I must also say that no other book covers more closely the Marine-Biology case study.
Rating: 2
Summary: Okay
Comment: This book is okay, but as another reviewer said there is a new Java edition, and plus there is no test taking tips. I don't know about you, but all test-prep books need study tips.
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Title: Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java by Maria Litvin ISBN: 0965485358 Publisher: Skylight Publishing Pub. Date: 21 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: 125 Multiple-Choice Questions in Java by Maria Litvin, Gary Litvin ISBN: 0972705503 Publisher: Skylight Publishing Pub. Date: 21 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions in C++ by Maria Litvin, Gary Litvin ISBN: 0965485307 Publisher: Skylight Publishing Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Addison Wesley's Review for the Computer Science AP Exam in C++ by Susan Horwitz ISBN: 0201702789 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co Pub. Date: 15 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Addison-Wesley's Review for the Computer Science AP Exam in Java by Susan Horwitz ISBN: 0201770814 Publisher: Pearson Addison Wesley Pub. Date: 12 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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