AP* CS Study Guide
to Accompany Cay Horstmann's
Java Concepts
for AP Computer Science
Frances P. Trees
Executive Summary
| AP*
Study Guide |
= |
Student
guidance and sample exam questions |
| Java
Concepts for AP Computer Science |
= |
Complete coverage and review problems for AP CS Exam A and AB |
| Big Java | = |
Java Concepts
+ advanced chapters (not needed for the AP CS Exam) |
| Big Java + AP Study Guide | = |
AP CS
Exam A and AB coverage + additional material that is useful for student
projects |
*AP and Advanced Placement
Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board,
which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.
Features of the Study Guide
The Study Guide is designed to assist high
school students preparing for the AP Computer Science Examination. It is
organized and designed to accompany Java
Concepts for AP Computer Science by Cay Horstmann and published by John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.This guide is organized to help students recognize and master those topics that will be tested on both the A and AB examinations. Where applicable, each chapter includes:
Topic Summary
This section parallels the material in the textbook,
adding additional examples and explanation of topics presented in the text.
Students will find special emphasis here on topics that are likely to be tested.
Expanded Coverage of Topics not Found in the Text
Topics That are Useful but not Tested
This section alerts students to sections of the textbook that present useful features of the Java language. Although these sections are not required for the AP exam, they address features of Java programs that students are likely to encounter, or that they will need to progress in their programming ability.Things to Remember When Taking the Exam
Each chapter restates
important concepts and provides specific suggestions for avoiding common errors.
Key Words
Vocabulary used in the chapter is listed alphabetically here for student review and reference. Each key word is accompanied by the page number(s) where it is defined and/or discussed in the text.Connecting the Detailed Topic Outline with the Text
This listing links the topics presented in the guide to the pages in the text where the same topics are covered.Practice Questions (Multiple Choice and Free Response)
A large number of practice questions, modeled after those on the AP exam, are included in each chapter. The questions use the multiple-choice and free-response formats that students will encounter on the exam. Answers to the practice questions are provided.AB Examination Topics
Any sections (and practice questions) that cover topics that will not be tested on the Computer Science A exam are clearly marked AB only. Students who are preparing for the AB exam should be sure to complete these sections.Cumulative Reviews
Also included are Cumulative Reviews after chapters 7,13, and 17.The reviews include both multiple choice and free response questions.
Ordering Information
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ISBNs
- Study Guide: 978-0-470-18161-4
- Java Concepts for AP Computer Science: 978-0-470-18160-7
Web Resources
- The AP Computer Science Topic Outline and Quick Reference Guides that
students may use during the AP exam are available from the College Board s Web
site at
http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/student/testing/ap/compsci_a/ap07_gridworld_quickref_v2.pdf
BUGS
Page 117
- Cumulative Review 1 - Problem # 7
Answer b should read:
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Thanks to Linda Blasko for her bug report.
Please use this form to report any bugs that you find in the AP Computer
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