^ second this guys question, no clue what to review, the Baron’s book is so vast.
Do you really even need a calculator? Cuz I don’t have a 4 function one:/ if it is simple mental math I should be able to do it
My teacher said to review, we should go over past ACT questions. Does anyone know if I can use the TI30x IS calculator for the exam because I’m not sure whether or not it’s considered a scientific calculator (it has log, tan functions, but no graphing capabilities)
I like cliffsnotes, I’m just reading it front to cover, any tips on what sections of cliffs to focus on???
How much should we know about animal reproduction (reproductive organs, spermatogenesis, oogenesis, and embryonic development)? Embryonic development looks really tough with all the steps and specific names…
@DyrannosaurusRex
I am not sure about animal reproduction, but I know for sure that college board said this in the AP biology curriculum website (AP Central link): “Names of the specific stages of embryonic development are beyond the scope of the course and the AP Exam”
Ok good I understood nothing about gastrulation and all of animal reproduction.
Definitely bring a calculator, for hardy-Weinberg and such. You will probably not get nice numbers
@ILDocter
That calculator won’t work because it has trigonometric functions on it. As the College Board said on its website:
“A four-function calculator (with square root) is permitted on both the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the AP Biology Exam since both sections contain questions that require data manipulation. No other types of calculators, including scientific and graphing calculators, are permitted for use on the exam. Four-function calculators have a one line display and a simple layout of numeric keys (e.g., 0–9), arithmetic operation keys (e.g., +, -, ×, and ÷), and a limited number of special-use keys (e.g., %, +/-, C, and AC). Simple memory buttons like MC, M+, M-, and MR may also be included on a four-function calculator. Scientific calculators have a more complicated, multi-row layout that includes various special-use keys, including ones for trigonometric and logarithmic functions such as SIN, COS, TAN, TRIG, LOG, and LN. In contrast to scientific calculators, four-function calculators do not include trigonometric and logarithmic functions, statistical capabilities, or graphing capabilities. Students may bring up to two four-function calculators (with square root) to the exam.”
so you are telling me that this bio is going to NOT be recall but more about interpreting graphS?
am i correct when i say this exam will be most like the ACT Science portion? Long reading passages and most info is given to you?? if so, time is going to be something we all need to focus on
@awkplatypus that’s what i was hoping, but it’s not… the given sample questions from CB is NOTHING like that… =’(
I took the full practice test for both 2013 and 2014 (mcq and frq), and I got a 5 on both. The mcq really isn’t difficult; it’s do-able. The question gives you the information you need, and it’s up to you to interpret that information and apply it to what they’re asking. They won’t ask you, for example, for the function of insulin. The question will give you the function, and with that information, you will be, for example, asked to interpret a graph regarding glucose level and insulin level.
The frq is quite tricky, because the questions are both long and wordy. If you are an international student, the frq portion differs from the US version. The international version has longer frq questions (at least for 2014), and I’m assuming it will be the same for this year so time management is key. Focus on the longer ones rather than the shorter ones if you have to, because they give more points.
If you are cramming, most definitely read through molecular genetics, evolution, and ecology The US version tends to have more frq questions regarding evolution and ecology, while the international more molecular genetics (transcription, translation). Also, know the endocrine, immune, and nervous system. Also, be comfortable with the experiments regarding DNA (Hershey-chase, Avery, Griffith). Let’s all get that 5 
where can you find the past MULTIPLE CHOICE test for AP BIOLOGy?
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im using the released curriculum framework to study also
we used it for ap world history too and it basically uses the same wording as released tests
so from what ive studied so far its much better than using any other prep book like cliffs or barrons
tbh… im just worried about the time haha
@pqaixx where did you find the 2013 exam?
I want nothing more than to get a 5 on this test because this might be something i go into (bio engineering, neurology. Any good practice released exams
http://www.troyhigh.com/ourpages/auto/2011/5/3/59138535/apbioexam-practice.pdf
Found this, trying to get a 4 because I got B first semester and our teacher has a policy that receiving a 4 on the test gives an A for one semester and a 5 gets you an A for both semesters.
Did you guys cover fungi in your bio classes? Or rather, how much of fungi do we have to know??