<p>Last year in AP US History, our class had a lot of "flash card quizzes." I got in the habit of memorizing information with flash cards. It seems like AP Biology is similar to History in that they are both mostly factual. </p>
<p>Is this a good way to study for tests throughout the year and eventually for the AP exam? (In addition to Cliffs AP Biology and the Campbell Biology book)</p>
<p>If I do, should I get flash cards from Cliffnotes (I have their AP prep guide) or Barrons?</p>
<p>Any ideas?</p>
<p>It depends on how you like to study for things. If it works for you, go ahead.</p>
<p>Definitely go with barrons for the flash cards. I would get them if I had some more money to put up for AP prep.</p>
<p>Yes to flash cards. My daughter is an art kid but does well in science and would like to be done with the subject after high school. She started with the SparkNotes flash cards about a 2 weeks before the AP exam >>>>> 5.</p>
<p>Here is how it works:</p>
<ol>
<li>Read the textbook (don’t just read it, actually understand the material)</li>
<li>Read the outlines </li>
<li>Prepare for the exam (understanding how the exam works, flash cards, practice exams etc.)</li>
</ol>
<p>If you do that you will get a 5.</p>
<p>I’m not in the class, but at my school, all AP Bio kids are required to buy the Barron’s flashcards at the beginning of the year. I imagine they are helpful. Kids at my school tend to do really well on that exam.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice everyone. I decided to get the Barrons flash cards; they look like they will be helpful to study for the AP exam and review throughout the year.</p>
<p>also check out some flash card apps for your computer/iPhone if you prefer that way. I know a few on the Mac (as that’s what I use), one being Cram that has Quizlet built in so you can download a bunch of already made content that may help (even though it’s user-generated content). <a href=“http://www.simpleleap.com/cram/mac.htm[/url]”>http://www.simpleleap.com/cram/mac.htm</a></p>
<p>just an fyi</p>
<p>@Killer2021</p>
<p>I never read the textbook for AP bio, Just followed lectures and powerpoints (sometimes provided by the textbook), and studied with a review book before the exam (barely). 5.</p>
<p>Do it like you want to, for me reading a textbook wont get me anywhere. If it works for you, yes. Dont base what you do off others</p>
<p>@cowking15</p>
<p>I am not saying that not reading the book and getting a five is impossible. All I am saying is that for the average joe the best route to getting a 5 is to actually read the book and comprehend the material. I figure you should put the time and effort into learning the material otherwise you will waste a heck of alot of time if you get a 1 or 2.</p>
<p>Yes you can read the prep books and still get a 5. Only 20% of test takers for AP bio actually get a 5 which shows that for most people the exam is difficult. Also 35% of test takers get a 1, how many of those test takers were people who thought they could just, “wing” the exam and failed miserably.</p>
<p>@killer2021 </p>
<p>I’d say none, typically those who think they can wing the exam are usually smarter ones who actually have some knowledge. Id say theyre more in the 2-3 range</p>
<p>The people who got 1s from my class last year were definetly not the CC “ill wing it” kind but struggled the entire year and hated the course itself</p>
<p>just saying ;p</p>