AP Biology Monthly Review
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1 WEEK · ONE-TIME

AP Biology Monthly Review

AP Biology can make or break a student's science GPA — and the exam rewards students who understand the why behind cellular processes, not just the vocabulary.

Starts Thu, Oct 29

11:00 PM UTC · 1h 30m


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FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

Jessica

4.7

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

Outcomes, not lecture notes.

01

Explain the function of key organelles (mitochondria, nucleus, ER, lysosomes, peroxisomes) using precise scientific terminology — not simplified analogies

02

Distinguish between passive transport, facilitated diffusion, active transport, and osmosis, including their energy requirements and the role of transport proteins

03

Analyze how compartmentalization in eukaryotic cells increases efficiency and specialization of cellular processes

04

Calculate and interpret surface area to volume ratios and explain how they constrain cell size, shape, and nutrient exchange

05

Trace the path of a protein through the endomembrane system from synthesis to secretion

06

Interpret experimental graphs accurately, including reading axes correctly and drawing valid conclusions from error bars

07

Apply AP-level scientific vocabulary to construct clear, precise free-response answers

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Meet Jessica.

Jessica photo

Jessica

4.7

Jessica Holman is a dedicated science educator specializing in virtual biology and physics instruction. With a Master's from Texas Tech University and extensive experience designing engaging, project‑based lessons for middle and high school students, she transforms complex scientific concepts into accessible, interactive experiences that ignite curiosity and drive academic excellence.

ABOUT THIS CLASS

AP Biology can make or break a student's science GPA — and the exam rewards students who understand the why behind cellular processes, not just the vocabulary. This monthly review class is built for high schoolers who want to stop memorizing and start actually understanding AP Bio. Each session targets high-yield exam topics — cell structure, membrane transport, compartmentalization, and data interpretation — with a sharp focus on the mistakes that cost students points. Walk away with the conceptual depth, scientific language, and problem-solving skills to tackle even the trickiest AP exam questions with confidence.

SYLLABUS

Shore Up Earlier Units AP Biology builds on itself, so a shaky early unit makes every later one harder. We circle back to key concepts from earlier in the year, like cell structure and membrane transport or cellular respiration and photosynthesis, so the units ahead have something solid to build on.

Tackle the Current Unit Whatever unit your class is in right now, from gene expression and regulation to natural selection and ecology, students get guided practice and clear strategies for the concepts they're seeing in school this month.

Practice AP-Style Questions Work through real AP-style multiple-choice and free-response questions, including the data analysis and experimental design questions the exam loves, and learn exactly how AP graders award points.

Preview What's Next Wouldn't we all love a sneak peek at our next challenge before the clock starts ticking and the points start counting? We preview upcoming concepts, like heredity or the mechanisms of evolution, so new units feel familiar instead of intimidating.

GOOD TO KNOW

Live Q&A

Cameras / mics optional

Recordings

Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days

Materials

No special materials required

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