Addison-Wesley's Review for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java - Softcover

Horwitz, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201770814 ISBN 13: 9780201770810

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2003

Synopsis

This book provides the Java review, sample tests, and test-taking hints needed to help high-school students prepare for the AP Exam in Computer Science. KEY TOPICS: Four comprehensive sample exams-just like the ones students take on exam day. Review of all the core Java topics needed to know to ace the exam. An extensive glossary that provides quick and easy reference of Java and general computer science terms. A multitude of test-taking hints that will focus readers on the important aspects of the questions so they can quickly move through the examMARKET: Students who are preparing to take the AP Computer Science exam.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Used in the classroom or as a self-study guide, this is an ideal resource for those taking the AP Computer Science exam in Java.
"Pearson" "Education's Review for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java" covers everything you need to know to get the score you want. It is written by a former AP Exam writer and is developed to help you take advantage of her experience.
This test prep guide will help you:

Understand how to approach the GridWorld case study, a required part of the AP Computer Science A and AB curricula

Review the most current AP Java topics (for both the A and AB exams) tested on the exam in a clear and concise manner

Practice with six sample exams - three for the A and three for the AB exam

Develop sound test-taking strategies with this book's detailed review of Java, hundreds of practice questions, test taking tips, and AP-style grading guide

About the Author

Horwitz has been a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for over 10 years, where she has received numerous awardsfor teaching and research. She is the former chair of the Advanced Placement Computer Science Development Committee that wrote the exam in C++.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201770814
• ISBN 13: 9780201770810
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336