Mary Wuerth - AP Biology Premium, 2022-2023: 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice

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Mary Wuerth has taught AP Biology for more than 20 years at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California, and she currently serves on the advisory board for the single-subject credential program at Dominican College. She earned her B.S. degree in Biochemistry at UCLA and her M.S. degree in Biological Sciences at Clemson University. In addition to having taught Biology at the College of Marin, she has taught teens and teachers in a variety of environments, under various circumstances, including as a visiting teacher and a remote teacher prior to, and during, the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mary has written items for the AP Biology exam, served as a Table Leader for the scoring of the free-response questions on the AP Biology exam, and served as chair for the Test Development Committee for the SAT Subject Test in Biology. She has also been presenting AP Biology workshops to new and experienced teachers around the world since 1999.

Mary is a winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching and has received national awards for the use of technology in the classroom. She was selected as one of 25 Lead Teachers for WGBH-TVs Evolution Project and is currently serving as an HHMI Biointeractive Ambassador.

This book provides comprehensive review and extensive practice for the latest AP Biology course and exam.

Start with , which summarizes the Big Ideas and the eight units of this course, provides an exam overview, and discusses scoring. Review the tips for answering each question type. Consult the suggested study plans to map out your test prep.

Next, review , which covers the statistical tools you need for this exam. Dont worry if math isnt your strongest skillthis chapter will teach you simple calculations needed for test day.

Study , which are organized according to the eight units of AP Biology. The most complex material is divided into multiple chapters to provide you with more manageable chunks of content. Every chapter includes Learning Objectives that will be covered, a review of each topic, dozens of figures that illustrate key concepts, and a set of multiple-choice and short and long free-response practice questions (with detailed answer explanations) to check your progress.

Then, review , which focuses on labs. While no specific labs are required for this course, the curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based labs that require you to make hypotheses, evaluate data, make predictions, and justify your conclusions with evidence. This chapter covers 13 common labs that allow you to refine your skills in applying these science practices.

This book concludes with two full-length practice tests that mirror the actual exam in format, content, and level of difficulty. Each test is followed by detailed answers and explanations for all questions.

There are also three additional full-length practice tests online. You may take these tests in practice (untimed) mode or in timed mode. All questions are answered and explained.

Whether you are using this book at the start of the school year or in the weeks leading up to the exam, this book will provide you with the support you need to maximize your score. Try to answer as many questions as you can before checking the explanations to determine which topics you know well and which chapters you need to review further. After studying the test-taking tips, reviewing each topic, and completing every practice question and test, you can (and will) achieve success on the AP Biology exam.

This book is fully aligned with the eight units and exam format outlined in the latest AP Biology Course and Exam Description. You can use this book as a resource in the classroom, or you can assign chapters as supplemental reading or practice questions as homework or test material.

As you review the content in this book to work toward earning that on your AP Biology exam, here are five things that you MUST know above everything else: