A Perfect Plan for the Perfect ScoreWe want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence withFull-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:Step 1: Set Up Your Study ProgramStep 2: Determine Your ReadinessStep 3: Develop the StrategiesStep 4: Review the KnowledgeStep 5: Build Your ConfidenceTopics include: Listening Comprehension; Reading Comprehension: Longer Passages; Paragraph Completion with Root Words; Paragraph Completion without Root Words; Informal Writing (Interpersonal); Formal Writing / Integrated Skills (Presentational); Informal Speaking--Simulated Conversation (Interpersonal); and Formal Oral Presentation / Integrated Skills (Presentational)Also includes: An MP3 disk and practice exams*AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

 

 

This book features in the following series: 5 Steps To a 5, 5 Steps To a 5 On the Advanced Placement Examinations .

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe .

This book has the following chapters: Preface
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Five-Step Program
STEP 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Chapter 1. What You Need to Know About the AP Spanish Language Exam
Chapter 2. How to Plan Your Time
STEP 2: Determine Your Test Readiness
Chapter 3. Take a Diagnostic Exam
STEP 3: Develop Strategies for Success
Chapter 4. Tips for Taking the Exam
STEP 4: Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
Chapter 5. Exam Section I, Part A: Listening Comprehension
Chapter 6. Exam Section I, Part B: Reading Comprehension: Longer Passages
Chapter 7. Exam Section II, Part A: Paragraph Completion with Root Words
Chapter 8. Exam Section II, Part B: Paragraph Completion without Root Words
Chapter 9. Exam Section II, Part A: Informal Writing (Interpersonal)
Chapter 10. Exam Section II, Part A: Formal Writing / Integrated Skills (Presentational)
Chapter 11. Exam Section II, Part B: Informal Speaking--Simulated Conversation (Interpersonal)
Chapter 12. Exam Section II, Part B: Formal Oral Presentation / Integrated Skills (Presentational)
STEP 5: Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
Practice Test 1
Practice Test 2
Appendixes
Ordering and Connecting Words for Smooth Writing
Common Mistakes
Common Verbal Expressions
Convincing/Persuading; Giving/Receiving Information; Expressing Feelings
Verbs and Verbal Expression Requiring Prepositions
Useful Expressions for Paragraph Completion without Root Words
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