Books with author Roselyn Teukolsky M.S.

The updated test prep manual presents computer science test takers with-- Three full-length AP practice tests for the Level A course, including a diagnostic test Charts detailing the topics for each test question All test questions answered and explained Test takers will also find an extensive subject review including sections on static variables, the List interface, Integer.MAX_VALUE, and Integer.MIN_VALUE. The practice exams contain several new questions on two-dimensional arrays and also reflect the new free-response style used on the 2012 AP exam.

Students who are focused on getting an exceptionally high or even perfect score on the SAT will want to study with Barron's SAT 1600, which is up-to-date for the current SAT and provides effective strategies and practice for tackling the SAT’s hardest questions.SAT 1600 includes:A brand-new section devoted to 50 "Challenge" Questions (25 in Reading and Writing and Language and 25 in Math) that reflect the most difficult question types, provide extra practice material, and include detailed explanationsTwo practice tests: one in the book and one onlineUpper-level vocabulary lists to bring students’ word power up to college standardsDetailed review, tips, and strategies for both the reading test and the writing and language testFocus on the evidence-based question typesPractice questions and answer explanations for all question types, including detailed discussion and examples of all math problem typesAn overview of all sections of the latest SAT, a test-day checklist, and two comprehensive study guides (one for the Reading Test, the Writing and Language Test, and the Essay and one for the Math Test)An entire chapter devoted to preparing for the optional Essay sectionA thorough appendix that includes a vocabulary building exercise, useful math formulas, useful numbers to memorize, and more

Four full-length practice exams reflect the latest AP Computer Science exams in subject matter, length, and degree of difficulty. All come with answers explained. Two are level A exams and the remaining two are level AB exams. This manual also presents a subject review with more than 500 multiple-choice questions. It covers all AP computer science topics, including the new Java 5.0 language features; classes and objects; inheritance and polymorphism; program design and analysis; one- and two-dimensional arrays; recursion; linked lists; stacks, queues, and priority queues; trees; collections; and sorting and searching. A separate chapter reviews the Marine Biology Simulation Case Study.

Students who are focused on getting an exceptionally high or even perfect score on the SAT will want to get their hands on this guide! Barron's SAT 1600 is based on the updated SAT test. It takes students beyond standard test prep exercises, reviewing the rigorous coursework that is required for the new kinds of questions, and presenting effective strategies for tackling the SAT's hardest questions. The book's major features include: Extra practice and review in all math topicsDetailed discussion and examples of all math problem typesUpper-level vocabulary lists to bring students' word power up to college standards A detailed review, as well as tips and strategies, for both the reading test and the writing and language testFocus on the new evidence-based question types Comprehensive answer explanations for every question in the bookA complete SAT practice testMany students have expressed their satisfaction with this manual's earlier editions, specifically the book's special focus on the SAT's most difficult questions. This updated edition is now better than ever! BONUS ONLINE PRACTICE TEST: Students who purchase this book will also get access to one additional full-length online SAT practice test with all questions answered and explained. The online test can now be easily accessed by computer, tablet, and smartphone.

The new fourth edition of Barron's Advanced Placement Computer Science test preparation manual has been updated with a new case study. This new GridWorld Case Study will be tested on the AP exam starting in May 2008. Also new with this edition is an optional CD-ROM, offering two additional practice exams. The manual presents four full-length AP practice exams, two each for Levels A and AB. Two of these exams are presented as diagnostic tests, with charts detailing the topics for each question. All four model tests have questions answered and explained. Prospective test takers will also find an extensive subject review, starting with a review of Java 5.0 and going on to cover all topics questioned in both the Level A and Level AB exams. There are new sections on storage of numbers and random numbers. The manual can be purchased alone, or with the above-mentioned optional CD-ROM, with its two additional full-length model AP exams, one Level A and the other Level AB. These tests are prese

Students who are focusing on getting an exceptionally high or even perfect score on the SAT will want to get their hands on this book. The updated edition of Barron's SAT 2400 takes students beyond standard test prep exercises, presenting novel and effective strategies, such as the Reading Rule of Thirds and Grammar Counting, for tackling the most difficult questions on the SAT exam. The book's major features include:Extra practice and review in all math topicsUpper-level vocabulary lists to bring students' word power up to college standardsComprehensive answer explanations for every question in the bookMany test takers have told Barron's about their satisfaction with this manual's earlier editions, finding unusually helpful test-taking tips, and welcoming the book's special focus on the SAT's most difficult questions. The book can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents a full-length practice test with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring, plus 50 additional extra-challenging SAT-type questions with explained answers.

Students who are focusing on getting an exceptionally high or even perfect score on the SAT will want to get their hands on this guide. Barron's SAT 1600 is based on the new Spring 2016 SAT test. It takes students beyond standard test prep exercises, reviewing the rigorous coursework that serves as a foundation for the new kinds of questions and presenting novel and effective strategies for tackling the SAT's hardest questions. The book's major features include:Extra practice and review in all math topicsDetailed discussion and examples of the new types of math problemsUpper-level vocabulary lists to bring students' word power up to college standardsComprehensive answer explanations for every question in the bookA complete SAT testThe book can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents a full-length practice test with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring. Many test takers have told Barron's about their satisfaction with this manual's earlier editions, finding helpful test-taking tips and welcoming the book's special focus on the SAT's most difficult questions. This timely new edition is now better than ever!

This brand-new hands-on workbook presents exercises, problems and quizzes with solutions and answers as it progresses through all math and science topics covered on the ACT college entrance test. Separate math chapters cover pre algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, plane geometry, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry. Separate science chapters cover data representation passages, research summary passages, and conflicting scientific viewpoints. The book's science sections emphasize the scientific method and focus on how to read scientific passages. A glossary of helpful science terms is provided. Strategies for success are included in every chapter. A full-length practice test reflecting the ACT science and math sections come with explained answers.

This new Java edition of the AP Computer Science manual presents four full-length AP Computer Science practice exams with questions answered and explained. Two are A exams, two are AB exams, and all four are modeled on the actual exam. A general subject review covers all topics tested on the exam, including Java language features; classes and objects; inheritance and polymorphism; program design and analysis; one- and two-dimensional arrays; recursion; linked lists; stacks, queues and priority queues; trees; collections; and sorting and searching. A final chapter describes the Marine Biology Simulation Case Study.

Most college-bound test takers know that 2400 represents a perfect SAT score. Probably, they also know that scores of 2100 or higher virtually students acceptance at America's most prestigious colleges. This special test preparation guide for high-achieving college-bound students' provides special coaching to help them achieve that 2100+ score. It bypasses standard test preparation exercises and offers specific advice and strategies for tackling the SAT's hardest questions. It also presents extra practice and review in all math topics, as well as special vocabulary lists designed to increase students' word power. All questions come with fully explained answers.