Is Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2009 Edition Effective for High Scores?

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"Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2009 Edition" by Princeton Review is a popular study guide for achieving high scores on the AP Physics B exam. Users report that while the guide is useful, it contains some unrealistic multiple choice questions. A raw score of approximately 60% is necessary to achieve a score of 5, indicating that students have a margin for error. Personal experiences suggest that combining this guide with "5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B & C" and extensive practice with past exam papers yields the best results.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with AP Physics B exam structure
  • Understanding of electromagnetic concepts
  • Experience with multiple choice question formats
  • Knowledge of effective study techniques for standardized tests
NEXT STEPS
  • Research effective strategies for tackling AP Physics B multiple choice questions
  • Explore additional study guides such as "5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B & C"
  • Practice with past AP Physics B exam papers for better preparation
  • Review key electromagnetic concepts relevant to the AP Physics B curriculum
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Students preparing for the AP Physics B exam, educators seeking effective teaching materials, and anyone looking to improve their physics test-taking strategies.

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What's a good study guide for scoring a high mark on the exam? Is "Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2009 Edition (College Test Prep)" by Princeton Review good? It seems popular.
 
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I used "5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B & C" and past exam papers (tons of them) to prepare for the physics B test. I got a 5, but I remember being shocked by the multiple choice questions (they seemed to focus more on EM than anything else). A raw score of around 60% is what is required to get a 5, so there's a lot of room for error.
If I remember correctly, the Princeton Review book had a few unrealistic multiple choice questions, but I'm sure the review material is fine.
Good luck.
 

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