<p>^ I’d say note-taking would have been more beneficial in APWH than AP Bio. I took APWH and reading alone simply wasn’t enough (I only got a 4), but Bio, I just read the textbook whenever I could, then ingrained Cliff’s into my mind the weekend before the exam, and I got a 5.</p>
<p>The key to AP Bio is simply knowing the facts and knowing what is what. Whether the method most effective for you is note-taking, writing word lists, making flash cards, or just reading, is totally variable. For me, I made do with just reading. It may not be enough for you, but it just depends on your style of learning.</p>