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CliffsNotes AP Biology 2021 Exam gives you exactly what you need to score a 5 on the exam: concise chapter reviews on every AP Biology subject, in-depth laboratory investigations, and full-length model practice exams to prepare you for the May 2021 exam. Revised to even better reflect the new AP Biology exam, this test-prep guide includes updated content tailored to the May 2021 exam. Features of the guide focus on what AP Biology test-takers need to score high on the exam:Reviews of all subject areasIn-depth coverage of the all-important laboratory investigationsTwo full-length model practice AP Biology examsEvery review chapter includes review questions and answers to pinpoint problem areas.

Score higher with this new edition of the bestselling AP Biology test-prep book Revised to even better reflect the AP Biology exam, this AP Biology test-prep guide includes updated content tailored to the exam, administered every May.Features of the guide focus on what AP Biology test-takers need to score high on the exam:Reviews of all subject areasIn-depth coverage of the all-important laboratory investigationsTwo full-length model practice AP Biology examsEvery review chapter includes review questions and answers to pinpoint problem areas.

An intense review of the math included in the most common standardized tests for high school and college students, now aligned to Common Core CliffsNotes Math Review for Standardized Tests, 3rd Edition, reflects Common Core math changes to many of the most widely administered standardized tests, including the SAT.Math topics covered in the book mirror what test takers need to know in order to perform well on their test's math section:Arithmetic and Data AnalysisAlgebraGeometryWord ProblemsEach review section includes a diagnostic test, in-depth math review, practice problems, and a chapter-end review test.Also included in the book is a Strategies and Practice section that focuses on question types and the best strategies to answer such questions.

The revised FTCE Professional Education Test is already being administered, and the changes are major. Competencies on the test have been reduced from 14 to just 8. The exam is also now offered year round by appointment.This CliffsNotes test-prep book provides in-depth coverage of the changes, including the structure and format of the test, and an explanation of the scoring structure of the test. It also features frequently asked questions, competency reviews, and sample questions and answers, throughout. Included in the package are two, model full-length practice tests to ensure success on test-taking day.

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on The Pearl, you’ll meet a simple family brought to a tragic end. Their pearl is supposed to bring their child out of darkness; he will be able to learn to read and write, and he will then be able to help all of the natives. Instead, the pearl becomes the direct instrument of the child’s death.This concise supplement to Steinbeck's The Pearl helps you appreciate the novel on an aesthetic, ecological, or sociological vein. Features that help you study include Chapter-by-chapter summaries and commentariesA list of characters and analyses of the major playersLife and background of the author, John SteinbeckA Critical approach to the novelA review section that tests your knowledgeA selected bibliographyClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

CliffsNotes AP English Language gives you four practice tests with detailed answer explanations and sample essays so you can score a 5 on the AP exam! Revised to even better reflect the AP English Language and Composition exam, this AP English Language test-prep guide includes revised content tailored to the exam, administered every May to over half a million students. Features of the guide focus on what AP English Language test-takers need to score high on the exam:Strategies for answering questions in the multiple-choice sectionApproaches for writing responses to the essay questionsDiagnostic mini testFour full-length model practice exams with detailed answer explanations and essay response examples

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.In CliffsNotes on The New Testament, you follow along what's often called "The Greatest Story Ever Told" as it recounts the teachings of the prophet Jesus of Nazareth, who lived 2,000 years ago. It is a rich source of poetry and knowledge and is the rock upon which Christianity stands.This study guide carries you along on Jesus' incredible journey by providing summaries and commentaries on The New Testament of the Bible. Other features that help you study includeAn introduction to the New TestamentThe historical background of ChristianityAn outline of the life of JesusA selected bibliography that leads you to more great resourcesClassic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on Their Eyes Were Watching God, you discover the work of one of the 20th century's first African-American female authors—Zora Neale Hurston. In the novel, Janie Crawford returns to her hometown in Florida and relates to her friend Pheoby the tragic story of her 40-year search for love and respect.Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Janie's journey, and critical essays give you insight into the novel's themes and structure, as well as Hurston's use of figurative language and dialect. Other features that help you study includeCharacter analyses of the main charactersA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the charactersA section on the life and background of Zora Neale HurstonA review section that tests your knowledgeA Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sitesClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

CliffsNotes AP U.S. Government Cram Plan gives you a study plan leading up to your AP exam no matter if you have two months, one month, or even one week left to review before the exam! This new edition of CliffsNotes AP U.S. Government and Politics Cram Plan calendarizes a study plan for the 214,000 annual AP U.S. Government test-takers depending on how much time they have left before they take the May exam. Features of this plan-to-ace-the-exam product include: • 2-month study calendar and 1-month study calendar • Diagnostic exam that helps test-takers pinpoint strengths and weaknesses • Subject reviews that include test tips and chapter-end quizzes • Full-length model practice exam with answers and explanations

Your complete guide to a higher score on the AP Biology exam The bestselling book just got better! CliffsNotes AP Biology gets you ready for test day with a review of the AP Biology exam format and scoring, proven strategies for answering multiple-choice questions, and hints for tackling the essay questions. The practice tests include answers and explanations to help you pinpoint areas for further study, while reviews and exercises address all of the test topics you'll encounter on exam day. Plus, proven test-taking strategies for both the multiple choice and essay parts of the test help you score higher. A new edition to the bestselling AP Biology test prep book on the marketReflects recent changes made to the AP Biology testAP Biology practice tests with complete answers and explanationsProven strategies from the experts at CliffsNotesIf you're an AP bio student preparing to take the exam, CliffsNotes AP Biology is your ticket to scoring high at exam time. AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on The Sound and the Fury, you explore what is considered to be one of William Faulkner's greatest novels. The Sound and the Fury tells the story of the decline of the once-aristocratic Compson family of Yoknapatawpha County, in northern Mississippi, as told in stream of consciousness by three brothers—Benjamin, Quentin, and Jason.Summaries and commentaries guide you through each section of the novel, and critical essays help you understand the origin of the book's title, the structure of the book, and Faulkner's stream of consciousness style of writing. Other features that help you study includeA section on the life and background of William FaulknerA special guide to the Benjy section—the most difficult section of the novelAnalyses of the major charactersAn additional critical essay on meaning through motif in the novelReview questions and essay topicsClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.