(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best teen education & reference books

1. Khan Academy
   
   Nothing can substitute for pure experience. With the exception of reading, after a while you start to see patterns and trends and those help a large amount. Since you have all summer try that study planner gimmick that they have now (it wasn't available before I took the test) and connect your recent SAT with the Khan Academy webpage for personalized review. The best thing is that it is free.
   
   
2. http://www.amazon.com/Official-SAT-Study-Guide-2016/dp/1457304309
   
   This was the first thing I used, and I found the practice tests very useful. The review sections can be useful if you've forgot how to do certain things (grammar rules and math formulas) but I mostly used it for the practice tests. The practice tests on here will be the best representation of the questions that you'll find on the actual test, and vastly outclasses those of other testing companies. However apparently the practice tests can now be found on the Khan academy website so I guess that makes this obsolete.
   
   
3. http://www.majortests.com/grammar-focus.php
   
   Like a lot of people I got absolutely massacred on the english section due to the obscure pedantic of the language. Now, I'm pretty sure no one else has recommended this (Erica Meltzer seems to be popular but I've never heard of her until now) but it's short, sweet, and to the point. It brought me from clueless to missing 0 on the last writing and english section. I would start with this book because it is very eye opening, then progress on by applying the knowledge during practice tests.
   
   
4. http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-Premier-2015-2016-Practice-Tests/dp/1625231598
   
   A beast with 8 practice tests, enough to keep you busy for a while. The downside is that there is no "review section," or a section where they go over strategies and other things. Personally, I find that refreshing because those sections are generally useless and it's often better to developed your own strategies by repeatedly taking practice tests. The practice tests were generally well designed but there were some parts that were bad prep, but take this with a grain of salt since I had a very early version.
   
   
5. https://www.amazon.com/Barrons-NEW-28th-Book-Only-ebook/dp/B01DKY438C?ie=UTF8&me=&ref_=mt_kindle
   
   Ahh, the good ol' Barrons book. The only reason I bought this is because I ran out of practice tests. I bought the very first version actually, so personally I thought the practice tests weren't very well designed. Even more coincidentally, I used to attend an ACT class taught by one of the authors (which I felt was a waste of time, the class). Personally would only use it for the practice test but there's some other goodies in it if you have time.
   
    
   
   Overall, 1.3k with no prep is very good overall, placing you well above the national average. But that also means that you have a lot of room to grow, and grow you should. Honestly, for most people there's no substitution for hard work (aka repeatedly taking practice tests) and I really would not recommend to push studying back any further. So:
   
   Make a study schedule using Khan academy
   Force yourself to follow the Schedule
   
   Start with the short passages, like where they give you 10 to 15 minute sections of questions to do, to get yourself adjusted. Then, after you're getting a good feel, you can move on to the practice tests. I would:
   
   Start with an official practice test (from Collegeboard)
   Do some ones from other misc. test providers. (1 -3)
   Do another official practice test
   Do some misc tests.
   Repeat
   
   Before your test you should take one last official test. The reason for alternating these tests is because while the tests created by the other providers can be useful, they are generally not the most accurate representations.
   
    
   
   I guess one thing I have not addressed is how to utilize the feedback from practice tests effectively. If you already know then skip this part. It goes something like this.
   
   Take a whole test (or a section, but I generally take a whole test)
   
   Go back and grade it
   
   Check answers
   
   Go back and try to figure out how you got the answer wrong WITHOUT looking at the explanations given by the book (because those frankly mostly suck) and if you still can't figure out what's wrong then go and check.
   
   Make a mental note to never make a similar mistake
   
   Make a similar mistake
   
   All jokes aside though the most helpful thing is to try and figure out by yourself why someone may not have been right, rather than rely on the explanations of the book, for the book may not think the way that you think. However, there are some grammar rules which you just have to know.
   
   
   Another thing I use is a question mark system, where I put question marks on my answer sheet near problems which I'm not sure of. It goes like this
   
   ? = educated guess
   
   ?? = a lot less education in the guess
   
   ??? = wtf
   
   Generally I would get about ~70% of ?'s right and ~40% of ??'s right and about ~25% of ???'s right. More importantly, I always go back and look at them regardless of whether I got them right or wrong, either to reinforce my thinking (if it was correct) or try to change it (if it was wrong).
   
   With enough practice tests, you can actually start graphing your progress and see which areas you need to improve.
   
    
   
   If this task seems daunting, that's because it is, and the fact that 50% of the nation get's below an 1000 proves it. But, it's the fact that everyone else sucks that makes getting a good score so much more rewarding, imagine what a 1600 would be worth if everyone got one (I didn't, just to tell you right now). As long as you work hard and put your heart into it I think that you have a lot of potential to succeed :)
   
   Also, sorry for the awful formatting and the wall of text.
   
   
    
   
   tl;dr study hard

I think if you want it a lot you can do it (at least get your score to a 32+ range)

So first you want to get all your test scores to a solid 30. For English, this is gonna be pretty easy for you, but obviously a lot harder for science and reading. I think, since your scores are below that 30 range, i think you should focus on content THEN on time and understanding the test.

I'll advice you, if you are financially able to get the actual ACT book (the one ACT inc. sells) as well as this ACT black book. The ACT black book literally has everything you need for a good score, INCLUDING CONTENT and TIPS. And then you probably want the actual ACT book for practice tests and stuff. But PLEASE don't use other ACT books (and if you aren't able to get both, purchase the black book only because you can find practice tests online. If you aren't able to purchase either, I've included links to help with gaining that information)....

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For English, improvement is all dependent on knowing the rules (esp COMMA rules) and recognizing the pattern of ACT questions. To do this, you have to learn ALL OF THESE grammar rules, (and given that your score is at a 29, then you must know most of them). Then you must strive for consistency and perfection. Every time you miss a question on an English question, please think about why you got it wrong and WHAT THOUGHT PROCESS you needed to go through to get it write. I used to keep a notebook to do this because writing it down helped me remember. English is the easiest score to improve, and it is the quickest so getting your english score to a 35/36 would be really good. It all comes down to consistent practice and understanding your mistakes. Make sure to do a lot of practice questions (but only real ACT English questions, do not use Princeton, Barron, etc.), this builds up your intuition for knowing the correct answer and you begin to recognize patters this way.

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For Math, you obviously have content issues. Go to this link for strategies, tips, and TOPIC guides. The topic guides are good for reenforcing concepts you don't know. I'm also assuming that time is a problem for you. It was a problem for me too. First, do the math section with no time limit and try to do your best, and if you get to the 30+ range that way, you need to take a lot more sections under the time limit and train your brain to go faster, esp on the first 30 questions. I'm pretty sure that you can still get a 30 on math by missing 10 questions (fact check me on this I might be wrong).

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For Reading, you need to learn HOW to read and COMPREHEND a passage correctly. You need to understand that all the questions in this section only have one answer, and this answer ALWAYS has evidence in the passage. Even if an answer is partially right, IT IS WRONG. It must be 100% correct to be the correct answer. The black book really reenforces this concept. You also might have time problems. The correct way to do ACT reading is to give yourself 8.5 min per passage. If you're a slow reader, give yourself 5 min to read and process the passage, then head to the questions but know you are going to have to rush. Try to get through all the questions with accuracy and precision.

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For Science, you don't need to know any actual science. It is all reading graphs and analyzing them under the time limit. There might be like one or two questions that require ACTUAL science. NEVER read the blips of texts unless you absolutely need to, unless it is the Conflicting Viewpoints passage, then and only then READ EVERY SINGLE WORD. Know that you will only have a max of 5 to 6 minutes per passage. That's why you need to keep the reading to a minimum.

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I think if you really put all the work and heart into studying you can get your score up to maybe even a 34+. It is all about consistency, accuracy, and precision in your practice. You have a month and a half so you should get going as soon as possible. I'd suggest splitting out the sections into a full practice test for the first 2 weeks, and then taking a practice test each week until the test. AMA or PM me if you have any questions or need help, I'm more than happy to. Hope this helps, and that you get your score up!

Alright, since you're not going for any electronic resources, I'll list a couple of books. Your main problem seems to be English in general. While the books might help you, I recommend reading a lot. Try historical and scientific articles online or even in a book. Read a couple of classics by Charles Dickens or Victor Hugo.


1- Kaplan https://www.amazon.com/SAT-Prep-Plus-2018-Strategies/dp/1506221300
This book has exceptional EBRW practice and thorough explanation with multiple methods of approaches. The math section is alright, but I feel that it is a little easier than the actual test.


2- Dr. John Chung's SAT math book. https://www.amazon.com/Dr-John-Chungs-SAT-Math/dp/1481959794
A phenomenal book. It has challenging question in the math section that will over prepare you. If you can get a 700 on his tests, you're set up on getting an 800 for the math section.


3- Barron's New SAT 28th edition https://www.amazon.com/Barrons-NEW-SAT-28th-Sat/dp/1438006497
Great book for learning the entirety of standard English convention and reading strategies. The EBRW questions might be a little easier than the actual thing, but the information it provides is meritorious. The math section also has some challenging problems that will over prepare you.

The official SAT study guide (alias blue book.) https://www.amazon.com/Official-SAT-Study-Guide-2018/dp/1457309289
This is the best book to test all you've practiced for. After you complete all other books, take all 8 practice tests. This will prepare you well.


Now for some tips:
1- Focus on your writing section more at the begining. Getting 44/44 in this section while missing 10 on the reading puts your score at 740-760. It weighs more.

2-Write some essays and have someone check them. It'll help you spot mistakes easier.

3-Calm down, you can always take it again.


Good luck!

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Glad to hear it! Here's some ideas for self-education for basic civcs:

1. Pretend you're an immigrant and you need to pass the citizenship test for the US. This should help educate you on the basic structure of government. This is the right starting point: http://tinyurl.com/24wqrle Then, take and pass the test.
   
   
2. Never, ever take at face value the claims the claims of TV or radio hosts or guests discussing politics or government, particularly on popular commercial programs. These programs are not for education. They are there to make money by creating spectacle and conflict, then selling ads to companies who want to sell products to the crowd attracted by the spectacle. Never, ever watch these shows without a deeply critical eye and ear. Always research the things you hear claimed on these shows before believing or repeating anything you hear.
   
   
3. Never, ever, take at face value the claims of politicians running for office. Their statements are not intended to educate. Their statements are there for one reason: to gather your political support - your vote, your money contribution, your volunteer time. Always research the things you hear claimed by politicians before you decide on the validity of any statement.
   
   
4. Head to the library and read:
   
   http://www.amazon.com/American-Civics-Grades-9-12/dp/0030377781/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324590820&sr=8-1
   
   http://www.amazon.com/American-Government-Robert-Heineman/dp/0070282153/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324590820&sr=8-4
   
   When you've got these under your belt, move up to College level educational writing on US civics and government. Try:
   
   http://www.amazon.com/American-Government-College-Examination-Program/dp/0837353513/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324591013&sr=1-2
   
   
5. Always, always read more than you watch TV or listen to radio. The only exception to this is watching C-SPAN, which is non-commercial and very educational because most of what it does is point a camera onto the government itself and on the people in it. Your order of importance/reliability in sources about this subject should be:
   
   

1. textbooks
   
2. c-span
   
3. newspapers/news web sites
   
4. public affairs blogs
   
5. political blogs
   
6. talk radio/TV
   
   Note that every one of these sources is subject to distortions of the truth, but the lower ranked sources are by far the most prone to distortions.
   
   This isn't especially difficult stuff when you're interested in how government works - but it does take more time and effort than you are led to think it does. One great rule of thumb: becoming educated on a complicated topic in civics/government always takes longer than commercial TV or talk radio has time for.
   
   Good luck and thanks for asking. I hope I helped.
   
   EDIT: bad grammar

I was in a similar boat as you when I was a first year teacher and I was teaching students with learning disabilities and no one thought that they needed a social studies and/or science class. They were 8th graders and I was the first science class they ever had. For science, I used these two books: Sciencesaurus and Science Is. I know they are older, but I really loved these books and they cover a little bit of everything. ScienceSaurus has very easy to understand information and Science Is has a lot of great ideas for experiments and projects. For Social Studies, I looked at the standards of what they should be learning about (approximately) and found articles on readworks, newsela, tweentribune, etc. I usually would just do read alouds and try to incorporate current events so they could make connections.

I also loved the idea of starting a science club that someone else had! Let me know if you need any more ideas of books, but I think it is great that you are doing this. Good luck!

Hi, I do iGCSE Physics, so I think I can help.

ZNotes

ZNotes creates some pretty nice note summary pages, so I'd take a look at them.

Oxford Revision Guides

CIE Students can buy Oxford's Revision Guides from Amazon. They have summary notes and past paper questions.

Although it matches the Oxford Textbooks, they are applicable to all CIE Students. Here is the Chemistry one...

Letts Revision Guides

Although I haven't used them, Letts also make some revision guides. I'm not sure how good they are though.

Here is the Physics one...

CIE Website

If she looks on the website, the old spec is still extremely relevant and has all the spec papers and support materials.

She could print off the spec and make notes (making sure she completely understands all the spec points along the way).

Papa Cambridge

This site has a tonne of past papers for all CIE Subjects

https://papacambridge.com/past-papers/cie/

Robert Martin Notes

These are by far the best notes I've found for iGCSE Science. \<3 He is literally my god right now (Thanks Robert, you're so amazing!!!)

https://igcsesciencenotes.wordpress.com/

I hope this helps a bunch! Good luck to her.

Your word comprehension and math scores are strugglin', my guy. If you plan to retake the test, here are some tips:

• Your local library has a series of books that allow you to learn SAT words in context by reading Young Adult novels with the vocabulary woven in. Here is a link to the Sparknotes website. One popular title is called Busted.
  
  
• For the math portion, it's very fortunate that all of the math covered in the ASVAB is taught in high school level Algebra 1. Most people take this in Freshman year, so you're probably rusty. Khan Academy has an awesome series of intuitive and easy to understand lectures for free!
  
  If you need any more help, feel free to comment or PM me. I've helped several friends practice for their ASVAB and develop study guides based the areas they need improvement. For reference, I got a 97 on my ASVAB.

I'd say focus almost exclusively on the MC for the writing section, since the essay isn't nearly as important as people think. I was actually thinking of starting an SAT essay subreddit to practice critiquing essays because that is something I could use practice with to get better at.

Reading is the hardest section to raise your score in, and you're already in the 92nd percentile. Therefore, the return on investment for any studying that you would do for the reading section is quite low. But if you're trying to get in a top 20 college, it might be worth a little studying with these:

• The Direct Hits series is quite good for vocab
  
• The author of the Ultimate Guide just released a book for the critical reading section literally today. It's probably excellent, but I can't wholeheartedly recommend it yet
  
  For math, it's a similar problem; you're in the 96th percentile, so you don't have much room to improve. That said here are some resources:
  
  
• I'm a huge fan of PWN the SAT, and here's his book
  
• Much of the information in the book is available for free on his website
  
• I've heard good things about this book, and the kindle version is on sale for $3 today
  
• Dr. Chung's book is great if you need to drill exercises
  
  75% of your studying time should be devoted to the writing section.

Additional resources and suggestions to think about:

1. Talk to one of your English teachers about starting a journalism club. Even an English teacher not trained at all in the “rules” of journalistic writing can help you improve your writing. Also it world give your writing focus, an audience, and a place to warehouse it(as an online publication is easiest and cheapest). Also figuring out how to start a school newspaper is great training for understanding how news is made.
   
2. Check out some online resources like these open courses: MOOCs from Michigan State University, Ohio State University, The University of Texas at Austin or News University from Poynter, lots of free educational resources here.
   
3. Read a book (or 40). I’m an English teacher, but when I took over the journalism program at my school I read as many books on journalism that I could find. If your library doesn’t have much, ask them about inter-library loan. You can borrow books from other libraries and get them sent to your library. If you can, get your hands on a copy of the AP Stylebook. Even an older(an cheaper) version would get you the basics of the primary journalistic style in the US. A copy of Katina Paron’s A NewsHound's Guide to Student Journalism is a more student-friendly and less technical introduction tithe basics of news gathering. Highly recommended!
   
4. Read the news. Local, regional, national. Find really good sources to emulate. No paper is perfect, but learn from their shortcomings. Read widely. See how multiple organizations cover the same event. Count the number of sources(both quoted and anonymous).
   
5. Learn the elements of newsworthiness (list ) inside and out. Work on developing you nose for news. What is useful, interesting and necessary for your readers to know?

lol its ok u will improve. here are some of my resources:

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if u haven't already, i suggest this book for practice tests: https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-2018-19-Online-Content/dp/1119508061?ref=ast_p_ep

once i was done with that, i looked up tests online (there are plenty of them!)

if u struggle with science, i suggest this book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-ACT-Science-innovative-standardized/dp/0996832203/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537486319&sr=1-2&keywords=act+science

it's a bit pricey, so i suggest getting a used one

if u wanna learn some great tips on how to improve ur score in every section, this book has some amazing info: https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Prep-Black-Book-Strategies-ebook/dp/B07BGDM282/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1537486409&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=act+black+book&psc=1

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i found these books to be sufficient, but also look for tutors in your area for help

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good luck, i hope to see ur thicc 36 post soon! send me a message when it happens :D

I have always enjoyed Isaac Asimov's non-fiction. He wrote numerous history books, including the excellent
Asimov's Chronology of the World: The History of the World From the Big Bang to Modern Times.

The Near East: 10,000 Years of History

The Land of Canaan

The Egyptians

The Greeks: A Great Adventure

The Roman Republic

The Roman Empire

Constantinople: The Forgotten Empire

The Shaping of England

The Shaping of France

The Dark Ages

Christopher Columbus: Navigator to the New World

Ferdinand Magellan: Opening the Door to World Exploration

The Shaping of North America

The Birth of the United States

Asimov also wrote excellent histories of science and mathematics:

Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology

Asimov's Chronology of Science and Discovery

A Short History of Biology

A Short History of Chemistry

Most of Asimov's non-fiction was aimed at the masses (as was Sagan's Cosmos), so they tend not to go into great depth. However he was excellent at showing how an event or discovery would have direct or indirect impact on a future event or discovery (standing on the shoulders of giants and all that). Most of these were written in the 1960's and 1970's

I'm taking my school's AP Calculus AB and AP Physics B classes, but I'm taking the AP Physics C exams.

Heck yeah it's manageable. After you learn the basics of derivatives and integrals, you're good to go with Physics C. This can be done in or outside of class.

Then, I would start by watching these videos. Also, get this prep book. Go over the chapters concurring with the video topics and do the practice problems.

Afterwards, start doing a lot of released FRQ's and exams. Released FRQ's can be found on the CollegeBoard website.

It's totally doable. Additionally, a lot of top engineering colleges do not give credit for AP Physics B. So you might as well take C.

Btw, try to do the chapters in the way I recommend before your school's class covers it. You'll do extremely well on the tests and the information will be even more deeply rooted.

Oh and you don't need Khan Academy or MIT OCW. Personally, I've never found either to be extremely helpful. MIT OCW goes way more in depth than you'll need to know and could be more bothersome than beneficial. Viren's Videos are by far the best lectures.

Is someone wanting to get back into studying a language OK? =D If so, I'm looking to get back into studying Japanese after a bit of a break. I'm mainly interested because Japanese music is my big passion in life, and as such learning the language is pretty important for talking with fellow fans, learning lyrics, etc. I actually write a lot about it, and I have started interviewing Japanese music groups, so having a better grasp of the language would be AMAZING.

This book with this workbook would be a serious help to me.


Where to begin with songs? Here are a few current favorites of mine

And here's a Japanese pop singer trying (and failing) to learn English! So hey, keeping with the language learning theme.

Some good resources:
http://www.rome.mrdonn.org/ (the site looks clunky but there's a TON of good information, kid's level, activities and games and free cute illustrations)

Also: http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Encyclopedia-History-Internet-Linked/dp/1409519074/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1345802116&sr=8-3&keywords=usborne+internet+linked+encyclopedia+of+world+history This book is a constant favorite.

http://www.amazon.com/Classical-Kids-Activity-Ancient-Greece/dp/1556522908/ref=pd_sim_b_19 (check the library for this one)

Another activity book http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Rome-Exploring-Powerful-Kaleidoscope/dp/1885593600/ref=pd_sim_b_8

http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Rome-DK-Eyewitness-Books/dp/075663766X/ref=pd_sim_b_2 (library will also have this one, and the clip art CD included is pretty cool)

Some kids will dig this level of detail http://www.amazon.com/City-Story-Roman-Planning-Construction/dp/0395349222/ref=pd_sim_b_18

Okay I don't know why these are kind of hard to find, but they ROCK. Just gross enough to fascinate kids! http://www.amazon.com/You-Wouldnt-Want-Roman-Gladiator/dp/0531162044/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345802331&sr=1-1&keywords=you+wouldn%27t+want+to+be+a+roman+gladiator

http://www.amazon.com/You-Wouldnt-Want-Roman-Soldier/dp/0531124487/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345802331&sr=1-2&keywords=you+wouldn%27t+want+to+be+a+roman+gladiator

Go on Amazon and search for something like "periodic table for kids" or "kid chemistry book". You'll find many. A good one about the periodic table:

https://www.amazon.com/Periodic-Table-Sean-Callery/dp/1338185039/ref=sr_1_11/142-9286445-8541601?ie=UTF8&qid=1539706646&sr=8-11&keywords=periodic+table+for+kids

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Here is a series that looks like it is for young kids but that is actually more advanced than you may want:

https://www.amazon.com/Basher-Science-Complete-Periodic-Elements/dp/0753471973/ref=sr_1_6/142-9286445-8541601?ie=UTF8&qid=1539706646&sr=8-6&keywords=periodic+table+for+kids

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I homeschool my kid in science and I think you are better off with a more general science encyclopedia. This one is excellent:

https://www.amazon.com/Science-Encyclopedia-Kirsteen-Robson/dp/1409582965/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539707168&sr=8-2&keywords=usborne+science

Are you following a specific curriculum in science? Have you looked into "The Well-Trained Mind"? It's a fantastic resource fr homeschooling parents. Whether you decide to follow their curriculum or not, it has terrific, curated lists of reading.

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Things to do with your imagination (either alone or with friends) and don't be afraid to use whatever is around you as props to help out (Sticks, balls, foam noodles, these all work well as super awesome things) - explore and take on the world; rescue the princesses; defeat dragons; Win a race car race; Stop bad guys; Ride Dinosaurs; Be a sneaky ninja stealing the plans to save the day; (You know... Easy stuff.)

In the 'real' world try to fix something WITHOUT looking up ANYTHING on it. If you don't understand it, take it apart and explore it so you can see how it works. Leave it for a day or two and see if you can put it back together, working; Go camping and learn that you can ONLY count on yourself, as everybody seems to forget 'stuff' and to make due, use the things in nature to get by.

It's all a learn by doing. If you MUST study for this then I'll suggest (2) books as starter reference materials - This one and then this other one.

My school had a full set of IB books they borrowed out and they had the Cambridge text by Richard van de Lagemaat. (Link below). I also had access to the Oxford one which I borrowed from a friend and I felt like I had more use of the information on the Cambridge on and it really helped me for the essays and presentations. I got the highest score on the presentation and essay :)

https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Knowledge-Diploma-Richard-Lagemaat/dp/110761211X

Although a few have managed to shield their creationism, 99% of creationists who study biology soon figure things out. So hooray!

You could just stick with the basics, like Miller and Levine's Biology. I think of it because it was the incumbent textbook being challenged by Of Pandas and People in Kitzmiller v. Dover.

We use a textbook: "Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma" by Richard van de Lagemaat. With it being your year 2, I understand that you are probably stressed out beyond belief... So, I hope this helps!

The big book of boy stuff, one of my favorite books as a child

UPDATE: Still working on sending out materials in order contacted. Will continue until all is gone.

For those of you interested in digitized lessons, here are links by topic:

 

--> Earth Science (based off CA book: http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Science-California-Prentice-Hall/dp/0131667556)

• Here is the entire folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Ra4bB7PZVMVkIwYWpVQ3JXSzg
  
   
  
  --> For Biology (based off CA book: http://www.amazon.com/Prentice-Hall-Biology-Kenneth-R-Miller/dp/0131662554)
  
  
• Here is the entire folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Ra4bB7PZVMektQSEdFOTFDS0k
  
   
  
  --> For Biology/ Life Science (Life Science CA book: http://www.amazon.com/Focus-Science-California-Michael-Padilla/dp/0132012723)
  
  
• Mixed, limited: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Ra4bB7PZVMaUJQLWlzZk1Md0k
  
   
  
  --> These are general teaching strategy activities/materials: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Ra4bB7PZVMUnRkYWg4bkpmYXM
  
   
  
  4th Grade math, anyone? Heh. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5Ra4bB7PZVMV3U5QjhzVFppYmc
  
  (I haven't decided if I will update folders a little in the next few weeks, so you might check back through the summer.)

https://www.amazon.com/AP-Advantage-Physics-James-Mooney/dp/1413804926

this book

Also check out the ACT Black Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692078398/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_S412AbEYZ69KP It really helped me with strategy and to break down the test. I studied for a week from it (along with the official 3rd edition ACT prep book) and raised my score from 31 to 35.