Ap Environmental Science 2011 Official Thread!!

Test Preparation AP Sciences
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<p>This thread is for anyone planning on or thinking about taking the 2011 Ap Environmental Science exam. In this thread, we will discuss various preparation techniques, tools and go over questions. </p>

<p>I know some of you might be thinking it's a little too early for this thread, but it's good to be prepared--there's nothing wrong with starting early. </p>

<p>I will be self studying the exam, and I would love to share tips on how I plan to do it. Post away guys! Feel free, and don't be afraid to ask questions. :)</p>

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<p>Also self studying.
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<p>when are you guys going to start studying?</p>

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<p>I might (~75% certain) self-study this and will probably start in March or April.</p>

<p>It appears that CCers think PR is the best prep book for this exam, so I’ll get that sooner or later.</p>

<p>For what it’s worth, an anecdote to justify starting late: one of my friend’s friends self-studied all of APES in about 30 minutes and got a 5. (Then again, they might have been taking AP Bio as well, but the point is that there’s not much to the exam.)</p>

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<p>I’m using Living in the Environment to prep right now. I’ll buy PR later.</p>

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<p>Also self-studying this subject too.</p>

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<p>It seems like everyone is.</p>

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<p>I am also self studying…
Are any of you using a text book? (Not PR) And if so what’s the name…
Thanks for starting early!</p>

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<p>I’m using Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions by Miller</p>

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<p>^I’ll be using that book as well (once I get it).</p>

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<p>It’s great so far; i’d recommend it to anyone!</p>

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<p>Thanks, I just ordered it off of Amazon! So if we do a review or something of that sort we could we refer to the book…</p>

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<p>You guys should work together throughout the year to make sure you stay on track. Also, I recommend quizzing each other on this thread. I wish I had something like this when I self-studied. It’s much more fun to work in a group than alone.</p>

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<p>That’s what I was thinking, because throughout the school year I become busy and a little unmotivated…
So far I’ve read Chapters 1-4 in PR, waiting on the other book to come in the mail.</p>

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<p>Yeah same thing with me. I do a lot of stuff during the school year and I tend to lose motivation.</p>

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<p>PR is definitely just a review book… I remember a lot of the concepts from Biology, so far it’s just a review… I looked at some of the past exams and I am going to need something that’s a little more analytical. Hopefully Living in the Environment will be sufficient.</p>

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<p>That’s what I was worried about, so I bought Living in the Environment.</p>

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<p>Yesterday I received the Living with the Environment book!</p>

<p>So far I have read the preface and chapter 1; the book does a very good job explaining views, problems, and solutions. The main focus of chapter 1 was addressing the environmental problems (shows the view of the scientists and the economist), but there’s little science (e.g. Biomes, Specific Species, etc…) mostly social (e.g. poverty) and economic issues that environmental neglect causes.</p>

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<p>Hi, I’m taking APES as a class (it was either this or AP Bio or AP Chem). Can anyone recommend me on any textbooks or prepbooks? I know that APES is one of the easiest subjects, but I like to aim for a 5 and start early. Thanks!</p>

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<p>[Amazon.com:</a> Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections, and Solutions (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac) (9780534997298): G. Tyler Miller Jr.: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0534997295/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A295TZJNUWHDAS]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0534997295/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A295TZJNUWHDAS)</p>

<p>I’ve also heard that PR is great for APES.</p>