<p>So I was thinking about Self Studying for AP Biology for next year since I like Biology but don't have any space. I also plan on starting right around now since I want to understand everything instead of cramming. I've had one year of Biology. Where do you suggest I start textbook-wise?</p>
<p>Thanks in Advance</p>
<p>I heard Campbell’s was good if you want to order that online maybe.</p>
<p>Are there any other books besides Campbell’s to use? Campbell’s is already on my To-Buy list, but I would like one more book(preferably textbook) as backup(or maybe supplemental). </p>
<p>Cliffnotes 4ed saved my life. As did Hank Green from Crash Course. Also, I would definitely get the study guide for the Campbell. The illustrations were really helpful. </p>
<p>Review book wise, I agree with iamstudyingnow in that Cliffnotes 4th Edition, Campbell’s Pearson, and maybe also Barron’s are ideal. Not sure about textbooks; my class didn’t use that great of one. It’s still okay, I guess. We used the one by Starr&Taggart</p>
<p>I took AP Biology last year and received a 5 (honestly felt I missed two or three questions max). I read chapters 3-25 and 40-55 (3-25 covered properties of water, functional groups, macromolecules, basic cell parts, genetics, and evolution, while 40-55 discussed animal physiology and ecology) . To cover the plant and classification portion of the test, I read the AP Barrons book. The AP Barrons book is great also to review on the material you read for the Campbell. TBH, if you are taking the AP Biology test to test out of biology classes in college, and are not planning to take any other Biology classes in college, the AP Barrons book alone could sneak you away with a mid 4, assuming you read the book very intently. </p>
<p>Would you advice for taking ap biology senior year if I haven’t taken biology since 9th grade?</p>