Books in Barron's Act series

Barron’s AP World History: Modern Premium is fully revised to align with the College Board changes for the May 2020 exam. You’ll get in-depth content review and 5 revised practice tests to help you feel prepared for the new test. This edition includes:Two full-length practice tests in the book with revised free-response questions.Three fully revised online practice tests, with updated multiple-choice questions to reflect time period changesComprehensive content review corresponding with the 4 time periods covered on the exam. Anything pre-1200 CE will fall under AP World History: Ancient and will not be on the May 2020 exam.Expert strategies for answering all question typesUnit shortcut charts and key concepts at the beginning of each chapter to help organize a better study plan

This best-selling guide from Barron's offers practical, proven test-taking strategies and preparation for the Advanced Placement test. This updated manual presents computer science test takers with:Three AP practice tests for the AP Computer Science A test, including a diagnostic testCharts detailing the scoring suggestions for each free-response questionAnswers and explanations for every test questionA subject review includes static variables, the List interface, enhanced for loops, the import statement, many questions on 2-dimensional arrays, and a detailed analysis of the binary search algorithm. The book reflects the fact that the ClassCastException and downcasting have been removed from the AP Java subset. The practice exams reflect the new free-response style used on recent AP exams.BONUS ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get FREE access to three additional full-length online AP Computer Science A tests with all questions answered and explained. These online exams can be easily accessed by smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Barron’s AP Art History with Online Tests is aligned with the College Board’s AP course and provides comprehensive review and practice for the exam.This edition includes:One diagnostic test and two full-length practice exams in the book with all questions answered and explainedTwo full-length online practice tests with answers and explanationsArt history review describing major artists and art movementsOnline flash cards to help students review required works of artAdditional chapters on art outside of the European traditionMultiple-choice questions and practice essays after every chapter

This updated guide offers content and test questions based on the most recent version of the AP Psychology course objectives. Our latest edition includes:Three full-length practice exams--one diagnostic test and two full-length practice testsComprehensive answer explanations for all questionsA review of all AP test topics, including research methods, the biological basis of behavior, and treatment of disordersAn abnormal psychology chapter completely overhauled to reflect the latest changes to the DSM-5Fifteen additional multiple-choice practice questions for each unit with explained answersAn analysis of the test's essay section with a sample essayThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.

College-bound students preparing for the ACT will find the help they need in this brand new edition of Barron's trusted ACT study manual. Its helpful features include:A detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questionsA chapter on optimizing the test-taking mindset and managing test anxietyA full-length diagnostic test with thorough guidance on using the results for targeting preparationThree full-length model tests with all questions answered and explainedExtensive subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing testEasy, medium, and hard practice passages that enable students to customize their studyProven test-taking strategies for students of all ability levelsRecommended study plans based on the amount of time available to prepareThe latest advice and practice to prepare students for upcoming changes to the ACTThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that includes two additional full-length practice tests with answers, explanations, and automatic scoring.BONUS: FREE ONLINE ACT COURSE! With your purchase of Barron's comprehensive ACT manual, you'll get FREE access to Barron's Online ACT Course--one of the most powerful ACT prep solutions available to students today. When you go online with Barron's, you get:A diagnostic test to establish your skill profileA personalized ACT study plan to help you focus your time and energyExpert video lessons with solutions to help you master difficult conceptsAdditional practice quizzes and extra questions to help you optimize your scoreA comprehensive ACT skill report to monitor your progressACT score projection

College-bound students preparing for the ACT will find the help they need in this fully updated edition of Barron's trusted ACT study manual. With over 1,600 practice questions this manual has the greatest quantity of high-quality review material available. Its helpful features include:A detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questionsA chapter on optimizing the test-taking mindset and managing test anxietyA full-length diagnostic test with thorough guidance on using the results for targeting preparationThree full-length model tests with comprehensive answer explanationsExtensive subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing testEasy, medium, and hard practice passages that enable students to customize their studyProven test-taking strategies for students of all ability levelsRecommended study plans based on the amount of time available to prepare

Barron’s brand new AP Q&A Statistics features 600 questions and explanations covering all AP Stat concepts. Practice includes all exam question types so students can apply the skills they learn in class, and answer explanations help students review and understand the content.AP Q&A Statistics doesn’t just explain why an answer is correct—students will learn the rationale behind why each other answer choice is incorrect, helping them understand the key concepts and how to apply them on exam day.Practice questions and comprehensive explanations follow the AP Statistics curriculum and include Exploratory Analysis, Collecting and Producing Data, Probability, and Statistical Inference. AP Q&A Statistics is specifically created to help students hone critical thinking skills and practice with all AP-style question types, such as multiple-choice, numeric response, and short and long free-response questions.Looking for in-depth content review along with realistic practice tests? Try Barron's AP Statistics for even more prep.

This test preparation manual presents a general overview of world history, treating it as an academic discipline and offering general study advice. Twenty-five study units review the entire scope of human history, summarizing:The emergence of early human communitiesThe development of agricultural societiesThe emergence of civilizationsGlobal exchange among peoplesThe development of industryGlobal demographic, economical, ecological, social, and cultural changesThe chronicle of the world's civilizations is reviewed to the present era. The manual concludes with two full-length model tests with all questions answered and explained.ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get access to one additional full-length online SAT World History test with all questions answered and explained. The online exam can be easily accessed by computer, tablet, and smartphone.

College-bound students preparing for the ACT will find the help they need in this new, seventeenth edition. Its helpful features include: A detailed explanation and overview of the ACT Three full-length model tests with all questions answered and explained in depth PLUS a new rubric for calculating and interpreting your ACT score Detailed subject reviews that cover all parts of the ACT: English, math, reading, science, and the writing test Study advice and proven test-taking strategies NEW: Six-month and two-month ACT study plans, plus a two-week 11th-hour cram course

This completely revised edition reflects all of the new question types that will appear on the NEW SAT, scheduled to be administered in Spring 2016. This book contains:A diagnostic test and four full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explainedAn overview of the SAT, an explanation of the test's scoring method, and study adviceTest-taking tactics for the exam as a whole, and special strategies for each part of the testSubject reviews covering all of the sections on the new testDetailed instruction in writing the optional SAT essayAn optional CD-ROM that features additional full-length practice exams with automatic scoring and fully explained answers.

Updated to reflect the latest subject tests in Literature, this manual presents seven full-length practice tests, and two diagnostic tests. Students will also find:A review of the seven literary elements that form the basis for the testMaterials to help strengthen critical reading skills, expand vocabulary, and learn the literary termsHelp for overcoming distractions and regressions while taking the testPuzzles and games designed to increase interest and improve working memory, which research shows can improve reading comprehension test scoresThe manual can be purchased alone or with an optional CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with answer explanations and automatic scoring.

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.