CITATION

Sway, Julie Schacht. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science Principles. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2018.

5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science Principles

Published:  August 2018 Pages: 528

eISBN: 9781260020007 | ISBN: 9781260019995

Book description:

A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCORE

Score-Raising Features Include:

3 full-length practice exams

Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations

Comprehensive overview of the AP Computer Science Principles exam format

Practice questions that reflect both multiple choice and free-response question types, just like the ones you will see on test day

Proven strategies specific to each section of the test

The 5-Step Plan:

Step 1: Set up your study plan with three model schedulesStep 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic Exam

Step 2: Determine your readiness with an AP-style Diagnostic Exam

Step 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test day

Step 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest score

Step 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams

Julie Schacht Sway serves as the Technology Department Chair and Education Technology and Innovation Director at a 3K-12 independent school, and serves as an AP reader for Computer Science Principles. She teaches AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and other programming classes to high school students.