AP Computer Science a Premium, 13th Edition: Prep Book with 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (2026) - Paperback

by Roselyn M. S. Teukolsky (Author), Chris Carman (Author)

Test change update! This edition includes the revised CED and College Board updates for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Barron's AP Computer Science A Premium, 13th Edition includes in-depth content review and practice for the NEW 2026 exam. It's the only book you'll need to be prepared for exam day.
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• Stay current with this revised edition reflective of the 2026 course outline and exam
• Sharpen your test-taking skills with 6 full-length practice tests-3 in the book, including a diagnostic test to target your studying, and 3 more online-plus detailed answer explanations for all questions
• Strengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all units on the AP Computer Science A exam
• Reinforce your learning with dozens of clear examples and a set of multiple-choice practice questions at the end of each review chapter
• Learn the key techniques and methods of modern programming with a chapter devoted to the Java language features you need to know for test day

Robust Online Practice

• Continue your practice with 3 full-length practice tests on Barron's Online Learning Hub
• Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option
• Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice
• Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress

Author Biography

Roselyn Teukolsky, M.S. (Ithaca, New York) has been teaching programming and computer science since 1980 and served as a Reader for AP Computer Science for several years. She has published articles in The Mathematics Teacher and in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, and she has received several awards and honors, including the Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Mathematics Teaching and the Alfred Kalfus Distinguished Coach Award from the New York State Math League (NYSML).

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