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The Princeton Review realizes that scoring high on the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about economics–only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each economics topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice tests, one each for Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Customer Reviews:
good prep, could be more thorough.......2007-08-10
I bought this book because as far as test prep goes, Princeton Review, in general, works best for me. On the whole, this book did not disappoint. I was taking the micro class at school but wanted to also learn the macro material. I ended up getting a 5 on both tests, so if that's all you're looking for, this book will do the job. I did notice, however, that I felt much more confident coming out of the micro test than the macro, so obviously this book is not a complete substitute for taking the class.
The way they introduce certain concepts can be kind of abstract, especially if you've never taken econ before. It all depends on the way your brain works. Also, being pretty compact, it didn't cover some of the topics quite as thoroughly as I'd have liked, although evidently what I did learn was enough to get me a 5. Basically, for the average person this is a great way to help prepare for the AP, but if you're attacking the subject on your own with just this book, you'll have to work a little harder.
GREAT BOOK FOR REVIEW AND SELF-STUDY !!!!!!!!!!.......2007-08-06
I used this book with the Kaplan Book's Tests and got 5's on both my AP economics Exam and 7 on my IB Economics Exam. That's after taking IB Economics w. a remedial teacher. Hurray for Princeton which has exactly the information needed to succeed on the AP Macro/Micro exams. If you download the collegeboard guide, you will notice how Princeton chapters are modeled after the sections stated on the collegeboard guide. Perfect book. Kaplan was okay for the questions. Princeton was better for the knowledge. Study for two weeks before and aced. Hope everyone will do as well.
prttygood.......2007-05-23
i took the course online and because of the disorganization of it, i was not able to learn the sufficient info. this book helped quite a lot, although i think on certain areas it was a bit light on coverage. it could use additional practice questions and practice tests.
a comparative guide to the guides.......2007-05-16
I am familiar with, I think, every AP Micro- and Macroeconomics prep guide currently on the market, having worked extensively with all of them. The first three I list below are fairly interchangeable; I have no clear winner to announce if you're having trouble making a decision. But here are my comments in full:
Princeton Review: Cracking the AP
This is apparently the most popular title on the subject of preparing for the two AP economics exams, but I suspect this may be due to superior marketing on the publisher's part rather than anything else. The explanation section is a little elliptical to use for anything other than review. If you're trying to conquer the exam merely with a test guide, then this would be a bad choice for you. On the plus side, the difficulty of the practice questions herein resembles most convincingly that of those found on the actual AP exam: I've noticed other guides seem to be slightly too easy.
ISBN-13: 978-0375765353
Barron's AP 2005 (make sure you get the second edition)
I suppose this is probably the best one, but as I said, there's no clear leader. Its advantages are that the explanation sections (with the exception of the one on international trade and exchange) are the best and most readable. But there is only one practice exam. Worse, some of the things that I know are on the AP exam, such as the production function and the three-sectioned Keynesian supply curve, make no appearance in this book. I would probably buy this one in combination with the McGraw-Hill one to be really safe: focusing on the explanations from this one, but bracing yourself for the level of difficulty you see in the McGraw-Hill questions. Be sure to get the 2005 edition if you choose this one: the previous edition had a lot of errors. This one doesn't.
ISBN-13: 978-0764133619
McGraw-Hill: 5 Steps to a 5
A solid job. It has two practice exams, but I believe there are a handful of concepts covered by the AP exams that simply are not covered in its explanation sections. I suspect the level of difficulty is actually a couple of degrees above what you can expect on the real exam.
ISBN-13: 978-0071437127
Kaplan AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics
On the plus side, I can say the Kaplan has a useful glossary at the end. But the questions simply aren't hard enough: they're not reflective of what you're going to see on the actual exam. In addition to this, there are definitely about 5 or 6 errors in the practice exam they give you.
ISBN-13: 978-1419550829
Cliff's Ron Pirayoff
Avoid this disaster. Written by a former teacher at Burbank High School, it's riddled with errors. Not typing errors: downright errors. The author's knowledge of economics was not equal to the task of writing such a guide: he is frequently dead wrong about things. Many of the questions have more than one correct answer, and some have none. I hope this thing will soon go out of print.
ISBN-13: 978-0764539992
Rudman's Questions and Answers to the AP Macroeconomics
A monstrosity. Privately published, evidently by some guy in his garage. This is not a joke: the thing is spiral bound, and the font suggests it was crafted by some old-fashioned typewriter. None of this means the book is bad though, although this book is bad nevertheless. It's almost unbelievable. Undoubtedly the worst book on this list. There is no explanations section; there are no free-response questions: there is nothing but practice multiple choice questions. But these are highly abstruse, riddled with errors, contain no explanations of the answers and, most inexcusably, decline to employ the kind of terminology and graphing models beloved by the makers of the actual AP Exam. In fact, there is not a single graph anywhere in the book. You probably think I'm kidding.
ISBN-13: 978-0837362069
Economics for Dummies
Despite the title, if you're going to try to ace the AP Macro and Micro exams with just one book, I would have to say this is the best choice I'm aware of. Not too hard, not too easy. Although it has no practice exercises, your understanding of all concepts covered -- and in the way the College Board likes them covered, and using their terminology -- will be most meaningfully strengthened by an extended acquaintance with this volume. My colleagues and I have been repeatedly astonished to see how well done it is; it contains all the graphs, charts, and equations that you'll need. And though the book doesn't make one mention of the AP exams, honesty compels me to list it here because I regard it as the most comprehensively helpful prep guide for these 2 tests. The only disadvantage I can think of is that you might feel less than kingly with this title under your arms. But are you interested in results, or what?
ISBN-13: 978-0764557262
(2.5 Stars) It is not the BEST but it is better than nothing........2006-07-30
I brought "Cracking the AP Economics Macro and Micro Exams, 2006-2007 Edition (College Test Prep)" to help me with my AP Macroeconomics AP test. I did not study for it and I scored a 1. I know that is MY fault BUT I used this book for the CLEP Macro and Micro economics exam.
NOTE: AP Macro and Micro vs. CLEP Macro and Micro exams are the same EXACT, EXCEPT there is no free response section. I checked and compared them. I would have used a CLEP guide BUT there are NONE available.
I scored a 60 in Micro and a 50 Macro. In CLEP a minumin score of 50 is needed to pass. With the Micro CLEP exam I used a textbook and the "Cracking the AP Economics" exam guide. BUT with the Macro CLEP exam I used this book ONLY. Compare and analysis.
Conclusion: Overall the book is okay but I would not use this book only unless I did not have the money to buy something better. I am surprised that this book has received positive reviews stating "this is the only book I used and I received a 5". The pratice test are good and they have detail explanations.
If you failed the AP exam for Macro and/or Micro check with your college about their CLEP Policy. If they accept CLEP DO IT. Try taking a CLEP exam. I did it and I have 6 credits in Economics and I do not have to take none of them when I go to college in Fall 2006.
Take one CLEP test at a time. Trust me. It will save you a lot of stress and even money also. I also took and passed the Spanish CLEP with a 58. 6 credits in Spanish!
Customer Reviews:
Not enough Micro.......2007-08-23
I bought this book to study the micro half... but there was only one test that was labeled micro, and the rest were mixed and seemed to be be mostly macroeconomics questions which was not the CLEP I was studying for so it was generally useless. I wouldn't recommend this book unless you are taking both the micro and the macro and need to study for both at the same time.
not what I expected.......2006-07-24
There are bunch of Q & As. I was hoping to find a bit of information on the topics. This does not work for me or anyone looking for a brief intro to topics and the Q&As.
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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Economics Exam is very different from getting straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about economics–only what you’ll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the AP Economics Macro & Micro Exams, we’ll teach you how to think like the test makers and
-Score higher by reviewing the economics concepts most likely to be tested
-Safeguard yourself against traps that can lower your score
-Crack the free-response questions by learning to make
graphs that work for you
-Perfect your skills with review questions in each chapter
This book includes 2 full-length practice tests, one each for the macroeconomics and microeconomics exams. All of our practice test questions are like the ones you’ll see on the actual exam, and we fully explain every answer.
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Best AP econ prep book.......2006-07-17
I used it when I was studying econ independently and I found this book to be very helpful in sumarizing all of the major concepts found on the ap macro & micro exams. Like one of the reviewers above, I also made notecards, which were very helpful.
I would however, recommend that you also buy an old edition of McConnel & Brue to go with the book as it expands on the basics. For example, the international section lacked depth as did the section on labor markets. The practice tests are very helpful and do a good job in mirroring the actual exams. Other books (like Barrons) have practice exams that are too easy.
Finally, I took the micro & micro exams this year (may 2006) & got a 5 on both tests.
Totally Amazing.......2005-08-14
This book is truly the same caliber as the Princeton Review's other test prep books. It shows everything you need to know for the AP Micro and Macro Economics tests and explains the concepts behind the economics. The knowledge gained from reading this book is equivalent to what any GOOD AP course can offer. Thanks (in large part) to this book, I got a 5 on both Macro and Micro Economics- something that hasn't been done at my school for many years. THANK YOU PRINCETON REVIEW!
Worthwhile.......2004-07-21
I agree completely with the reviewer above in that using this book alone almost guarantees a 3. I used it without the courses and got 4's on both the macro and micro exams. Write those note cards for small concepts and study past AP extended response questions! They are all basically the same, so study the graphs and you'll do well.
Everything you need to know, and nothing more........2004-02-18
We don't have economics at my school, but it's my intended college major.
Using THIS BOOK ALONE, I made note cards, went over them, and got a 4 on the Micro exam in my junior year. If I'd put in a little more effort, I'd have gotten a 5 (didn't begin studying until mid-April). I'm going to take the Macro this May.
There is a really clear review of all the concepts you need to know, presented exactly as they will appear on the test. It's concise, straightforward, and explicates the necessary graphs. For extra Free Reponse practice, check the AP website.
I'd strongly recommend it.
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CliffsAP study guides help you gain an edge on Advanced Placement* exams. Review exercises, realistic practice exams, and effective test-taking strategies are the key to calmer nerves and higher AP* scores.
CliffsAP Economics Micro & Macro is for students who are enrolled in AP Economics or who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination in Economics to earn college credit and/or placement into advanced coursework at the college level. Inside, you’ll find test-taking strategies, a clear explanation of the exam format, a look at how exams are graded, and more:
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Customer Reviews:
Not too helpful.......2007-07-31
This book has good graphs and short descriptions, especially if you're looking for the quick definition of an economics term, but overall, it is too general and not helpful enough when you are studying for the AP Economics exam. I used it to review, but the book did not go into enough detail to really be of use to me. Also, there were many instances where the notes in the CliffsAP book contradicted with what I had learned in my economics course and in various impressive, reliable textbooks.
I do not recommend using this book. It was quite a waste. I have heard that "5 Steps to a 5 on the AP exam" is better.
Poorly written, not edited.......2006-05-11
This book was horrible. I bought it for the practice tests, and not only did they repeat the same questions in the same tests on occasion, there were many cases where words were mispelled, or key parts of the problems (such as graphs) were left out completely. This book was of shoddy construction and should be avoided as a tool to study for the economics exams.
This book is not good for a CLEP exam........2006-04-30
I guess I shouldn't be complaining because I was attempting to pass the macroeconomics CLEP exam with the AP cliff notes book. The reason I was doing this is because I could not find a study guide for it. So if you are looking for a CLEP study guide don't get this book, I did pass with a 54 and I needed a 50, but it was pure luck.
Economic AP Cliff Notes.......2006-03-20
Haven't reviewed the book as yet but am looking forward to using the Cliff Notes in conjuction with an AP Macro and Micro Ecomonics book to prepare for a CLEP test.
scatterbrain.......2005-04-28
Perhaps i shouldn't be complaining because i didn't actually take a microecon course and i'm trying to wing the test by using this book. however, i found this book confusing and poorly organized becuase there are times when terminology isn't consistent and i feel like i'm reading a bunch of random essays put together. fragmented lessons with things in between. one good thing about this book is that there are a few chapters that are written very well and are very clear. however, the more confusing topics have confusing chapters. i wish i hadn't bought this book and that i'd gotten a different one.
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The Princeton Review realizes that acing the AP Economics exam is very different from getting straight As in school. The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach students everything there is to know about economics--only the techniques they'll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In
Cracking the AP Micro & Macro Economics, TPR will teach test takers how to think like the test makers and
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• Safeguard against traps that can lower scores
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This book includes 2 full-length, simulated AP Macro & Micro Economics exams. All of The Princeton Review practice test questions are like the ones test takers will see on the actual exam, and every solution is fully explained.
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i found it useful- i took macro economics.......2004-05-20
this book was great and summarized concepts well- which you expect from any review book. clearly my teacher recommended princeton review. The only thing i dont like is how theres macro and micro mixed together and i wish there was just a separate book. But take your time with this book- dont use it the night before because you'll be really tired- especially if you're taking other APs.
Awesome review guide.......2004-01-07
This book salvaged me for AP Micro and Macro. I had a teacher who was teaching AP Econ for the first time, so I knew I needed a review guide. I picked up the Princeton Review, and it helped me get a 4 and a 5 (the 4 was due to labor markets---in my opinion, one of the hardest concepts of AP Micro).
Great book.......2003-12-06
I originally bought this book to prepare myself for the AP economics. I did not took AP exam though, because I ran out of time studying for other AP's.
So I ended up taking Econ class in college. Whenever my iffy textbook confuses me I read this book. It has been helping me tremendously! It is a great book with the essential Economics nailed in it.
Great for CLEP on Microeconomics.......2003-09-04
Scored a 70 or 99th percentile! Studied off and on for a month. Download the CLEP questions from the Collegeboard site and you are ready to go!!!!!
Great Book.......2003-07-02
I don't know if I'm just smart, but I picked up this book. Without preparing for my ap macro economics test, waiting for the last day before the test, and without taking the class, I used this book the last day, the night before the test, 16 hours prior to, and received an exam grade of 4. I ace'd the free response, and I pretty much ace'd the multiple choice except the material on money velocity, due to neglecting it myself thinking it was not important.
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