SOME AP BIO ADVICE
SEE LETTERS 2018
SEE LETTERS 2017
SEE LETTERS 2016
SEE LETTERS 2015
SEE LETTERS 2014
SEE LETTERS 2013
SEE LETTERS 2012
SEE LETTERS 2011
SEE LETTERS 2010
SEE LETTERS 2008
BELOW are excerpts from letters written by 2010 AP BIO students to
the next year's AP BIO class"
"STUDY! STUDY! STUDY ! ~JZ
". . . I realized how awesome the AP study guide (commonly called the "Holtzclaw and Holtzclaw book") is. It does a really good job of covering the important points of the chapter without lasting 25 pages. It's not a substitute for the book; I wish I had read all the actual chapters. But it's the coolest review/cramming tool I used." ~ GE
"When Mrs. Riedell "bets money" on a subject, pay attention and star it in your worksheet" ~SC
"It is much easier to put in the time over the course of the year and not cram at the end" ~JT
"Don't memorize. Link things you know to things you are learning" ~ CS
"When I started this class, I pretty much figured that I knew everything from Bio 1 + 2 still. Yeah, I really didn't. REVIEW OLD BIO STUFF! ~ JD
"Conduct as many study groups as possible; discussing concepts with friends solidifies your knowledge." ~DB
"Use the website: Mrs. Riedell has put together an excellent and comprehensive website that has a staggering amount of information. Even if you can't bring yourself to read every chapter, review using the multitude of Powerpoints, games, etc." ~ AW
"Read the friggen textbook" ~KR
"If you already have the chapter read when Mrs. Riedell starts giving notes, you will definitely understand the material by the end of a chapter" ~GE
"Be an active learner" ~AH
"You can handle this class, I promise. But you won't do well if you don't: work/care about it/ and try" ~ JS
"Use the resources you're given. The two summary books are pretty helpful" ~ EC
"Ask as many questions as your brain can come up with" ~ DJ
"Don't cram, period!" ~ EC
" Mrs. Riedell ..... will help you with anything at any hour (literally). If you need help ask for it" ~ DJ
"ENJOY AP BIOLOGY!" ~DB