Books with author Julie Sway

A PERFECT PLAN FOR THE PERFECT SCOREScore-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 ExamStep 3: Develop the strategies that will give you the edge on test dayStep 4: Review the terms and concepts you need to achieve your highest scoreStep 5: Build your confidence with full-length practice exams

MATCHES THE NEW EXAM!Get ready to ace your AP Computer Science Principles exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide Teacher-Recommended and Expert-Reviewed The immensely popular test prep guide has been updated and revised with new material to match the latest exam requirements. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science Principles, 2nd Edition an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to reach your full potential. The book includes hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations and sample responses. You’ll learn how to master the multiple-choice questions and achieve a higher score on this demanding exam. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science Principles, 2nd Edition features: • 3 full-length practice exams that reflect the new exam requirements• Comprehensive overview of the AP Computer Science Principles exam format• Description of the extensive changes to the course and details about the new Explore Curricular Requirements• Abundant examples of the new stimulus type questions • Proven strategies on extracting information and confidently answering multiple-choice questions • New Create Performance Task prompts and best response tactics

The new Must Know series is like a lightning bolt to the brainEvery school subject has must know ideas, or essential concepts, that lie behind it. This book will use that fact to help you learn in a unique way. Most study guides start a chapter with a set of goals, often leaving the starting point unclear. In Must Know High School Computer Programming, however, each chapter will immediately introduce you to the must know idea, or ideas, that lie behind the new programming topic. As you learn these must know ideas, the book will show you how to apply that knowledge to solving computer programming problems.Focused on the essential concepts of computer programming, this accessible guide will help you develop a solid understanding of the subject quickly and painlessly. Clear explanations are accompanied by numerous examples and followed with more challenging aspects of computer programming. Practical exercises close each chapter and will instill you with confidence in your growing programming skills.Must Know High School Computer Programming features: • Each chapter begins with the must know ideas behind the new topic• Extensive examples illustrate these must know ideas• Students learn how to apply this new knowledge to problem solving• Skills that can be applied to a number of courses, including Object Oriented Programming, Game Design, Robotics, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A• A robotics project that will bring computer programming to (electronic!) life• 250 practical review questions instill confidence• IRL (In Real Life) sidebars present real-life examples of the subject at work in culture, science, and history• Special BTW (By the Way) sidebars provide study tips, exceptions to the rule, and issues students should pay extra attention to• Bonus app includes 100 flashcards to reinforce what students have learned

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

The new Must Know series is like a lightning bolt to the brain Every school subject has must know ideas, or essential concepts, that lie behind it. This book will use that fact to help you learn in a unique way. Most study guides start a chapter with a set of goals, often leaving the starting point unclear. In Must Know High School Computer Programming, however, each chapter will immediately introduce you to the must know idea, or ideas, that lie behind the new programming topic. As you learn these must know ideas, the book will show you how to apply that knowledge to solving computer programming problems. Focused on the essential concepts of computer programming, this accessible guide will help you develop a solid understanding of the subject quickly and painlessly. Clear explanations are accompanied by numerous examples and followed with more challenging aspects of computer programming. Practical exercises close each chapter and will instill you with confidence in your growing programming skills. Must Know High School Computer Programming features: • Each chapter begins with the must know ideas behind the new topic• Extensive examples illustrate these must know ideas• Students learn how to apply this new knowledge to problem solving• Skills that can be applied to a number of courses, including Object Oriented Programming, Game Design, Robotics, AP Computer Science Principles, and AP Computer Science A• A robotics project that will bring computer programming to (electronic!) life• 250 practical review questions instill confidence• IRL (In Real Life) sidebars present real-life examples of the subject at work in culture, science, and history• Special BTW (By the Way) sidebars provide study tips, exceptions to the rule, and issues students should pay extra attention to• Bonus app includes 100 flashcards to reinforce what students have learned

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. MATCHES THE NEW EXAM! Get ready to ace your AP Computer Science Principles exam with this easy-to-follow, multi-platform study guide Teacher-Recommended and Expert-Reviewed The immensely popular test prep guide has been updated and revised with new material to match the latest exam requirements. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science Principles, 2nd Edition an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to reach your full potential. The book includes hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations and sample responses. You’ll learn how to master the multiple-choice questions and achieve a higher score on this demanding exam. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science Principles, 2nd Edition features: • 3 full-length practice exams that match the latest exam requirements• Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations• Comprehensive overview of the AP Computer Science Principles exam format• Practice questions that reflect multiple-choice question types, just like the ones you will see ontest day• Discussion of reliable methods for developing the Explore and Create Performance Tasks• Proven strategies specific to each section of the test