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

Horwitz, Susan; Sudol, Leigh Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321395727 ISBN 13: 9780321395726

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

Addison-Wesley’s Review for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java is the ideal tool for classroom and self-study, covering everything students need to know to get the score they want. It is written by a former AP Exam writer and a current AP Exam reader, and it is developed to help students take advantage of their experience. This book is the only one to provide a sample-grading guide for free-response questions.

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: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321395727
• ISBN 13: 9780321395726
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 416