Freshmen Taking AP Bio. Few Questions

<p>So I'm taking AP Bio as a freshmen, I don't like it or dislike it but the teacher isn't too great.
She makes us do notes,review questions,self quizzes, and summaries for every chapter but I feel I could do way better just reading it a lot so it's really annoying -_-.</p>

<p>I'm getting the Cliffs review book, I want to get at least a 4 on the exam.
I like bio, but I'm more interested in neurology, and astronomy type stuff.</p>

<p>How can I do good in the class and on the exam? Do you have any general advice for the class?</p>