<p>I need major help. I currently have a D+ (.04% away from a C-, lol) in AP Bio. My teacher is horrible, and goes way too fast. Since we have to take notes in class, I rarely have the time to listen or understand what she is saying, since i'm always trying to write down the notes. Almost everyone is failing right now, (she's not even a Biology teacher...teaches Marine Eco). I'm pretty mad cause the old AP Bio teacher decided to retire last year. So I was just wondering if you guys could help me out on ways to study etc. I try reading my textbook, but I still don't understand what is going on 100%. I really need to get AT LEAST a B in this class! Thanks :) </p>
<p>-PS, I don't know what the heck is going on in this class.</p>
<p>1) Buy Cliffs–it’ll help you understand Campbell’s better
2) buy a voice recorder to record her lectures/parts of lectures, listen to them whenever
3) or take notes on laptop</p>
<p>is your class harder than the AP test? If it’s not, proper self studying methods can be used.</p>
<p>Hey, thanks for the info. And yeah, my teacher said her tests are much harder than the AP test. And do you know how I can study for the FRQ’s?..</p>
<p>Currently I am self studying AP BIO and it’s really easy as long as you cover topics through repetition and studying. UCCP is a good guide to use when you are studying on your own or as a reference. As for the FRQ, I need help on how to study for that because UCCP does not tell you. Good luck in BIO , because AP EURO IS TWICE AS HARD AT OUR SCHOOL. it’s either an a or f.</p>
<p>yikes, I’d have to agree with hobbithill on this one. is there any way you can record what your teacher says, or maybe get notes from another classmate?</p>
<p>This strategy got me a 5 and a 96 in AP Bio</p>
<p>1) Buy Cliffs! It is so essential to your success in AP Biology. Live it, breathe it.
2) If you don’t already use the campbell and reece book make sure you find a way to access it whether it be through a public library or through “other means”.
3) Purchase Barron’s Flash Cards for studying prior to an in class test. I would recommend purchasing the Barron’s book as supplement to your class notes as my AP Biology often went above the scope of the course material.
4) There is a website known as “lab bench”. Prior to doing any lab find the lab on “lab bench” and read the information and try to understand it to the best of your ability.
5)Try to supplement your class notes with textbook readings as much as possible as they will broaden your understanding of information.
6) This is more of a study skill tip, don’t procrastinate. There is often a lot of rote memorization involved in Biology and leaving it all for last minute makes it difficult to understand as well as overwhelming.</p>
<p>Almost forgot, for any class test search for FRQ questions online pertaining to that topic. That way, you’ll know what to write and it will help you study.</p>
<p>Hey, wow thanks for the info! I already have Cliffs, but do you still recommend buying the Barron’s book? And I didn’t know Barron’s sold flash cards…do they sell it at barnes & nobles or any borders?</p>
<p>Wow, I got a 0/10 on the FRQ. But, I wasn’t the only one. Okay, now i’m determined to actually study for this class. I will get at least a B in this class. I promise.</p>
<p>And the bad thing is, my teacher doesn’t give us the FRQ prompt before to study, you just have to be ready. Sad face</p>
<p>My AP Biology teacher is rather incompetent. I would recommend reading the book on your own. Campbell’s is hard to understand, yes, but if you take your time and really try to understand…you will. I have been studying for the tests in class by just reading the textbook and making my own outlines. It can be really time consuming, but out of a class of 20 I am the only one who has gotten A’s on the tests. The only reason is that I do not rely on my teacher to help, I only rely on myself. Hope this helps ^^</p>