This program is designed for students preparing to take the Advanced Placement Biology Exam. It includes a video program on DVD that is approximately one hour long. There is also a Digital Workbook that includes information about the exam, graphic organizers for the video, critical thinking questions, an answer key, and a script of the entire video program.

The video program addresses test-taking strategies; thus, students learn how the test works and are able to plan appropriate tactical approaches for test day. According to the website, "This is your ticket to understand the good, the bad and the key components of the AP Biology exam."

Moreover, time is spent on the highlights of Biology content. Specifically, the program deals with the free response section style questions and how a student should thread his or her knowledge into the answers. Much of the video is devoted to the "30 most important topics," which is a refresher of the topic using young actors to describe the concept with bubble style illustrations to further explain.

The program was designed by the Cerebellum Academic Team, which includes scriptwriters, professors, students, actors, comedians, and teachers. The topics include:

• Outline of the test
• Multiple choice section
• Avoiding the tricky decoys
• Time management
• Topic breakdown of the test
• 30 most important topics

This program, although interlaced with some humor, seemed serious about the subject at hand: AP Biology test mastery! It is easy to see why this was selected as the Parents' Choice Approved Award Winner in the spring of 2011. I agree that it would be very suitable for a classroom, homeschool students, or self-directed study--plus I'd add that you could use it as a concept refresher before taking a college Biology course.

Product review by Stephanie D. Scarborough, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC, October 2011