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Advanced Placement Physics 1 Advanced Placement Physics 2

• Dr. Matt Frederickson
• Dr. Kevin McColgan

Advanced Placement Physics 1&2

 Revisions at a Glance – WHY from College Board?

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AP has implemented key recommendations of the NRC by replacing AP Physics B with two new courses: AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2. An in-depth study by the National Research Council (NRC) concluded that AP Physics B is a very broad course that “encourages cursory treatment of important topics in physics” rather than cultivating a deeper understanding of key foundational

• principles. The NRC further concluded that students should study Newtonian mechanics, including rotational dynamics and

angular momentum, topics not covered in AP Physics B.

• Students have the time needed to explore and deepen understanding.

Splitting the AP Physics B course into two separate, full-year courses allows students to achieve in-depth understanding. They will have more time for hands-on explorations of physics content and inquiry labs. The full year also allows time for inclusion of physics content specified by state standards.

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A new curriculum framework clarifies what knowledge and skills students should demonstrate to qualify for college credit and placement.

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The science practices are emphasized.

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Inquiry investigations are emphasized.

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Exam questions are based on the learning objectives as described in the curriculum framework. The new curriculum framework includes measurable learning objectives, each of which combines the science practices with specific content to provide teachers with a clear and detailed description of what knowledge and skills students should demonstrate upon completing the courses.

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The redesigned courses align with the knowledge and skills valued by college faculty members and department chairs.

Revisions/Recommendations at a Glance

Starting in early 2013 a group of district physics teachers, department chairs, and principals meet to determine the best course of action to adapt to the changes in AP. It w as determined at that time that the General Physics course w as reasonably equivalent to the new AP Physics 1 course w ith only minor changes required. The group felt after discussion it would be best to stop offering the General Physics course and replace it w ith AP Physics 1. College Board promotes the course AP Physics 1 as an introductory physics course for high school students. Rockwood would no longer offer AP Physics (the course is no longer an options as it has been discontinued by College Board in 14-15) Students would have the option of taking a new course AP Physics 2 as a continuation of AP Physics 1 studies or moving onto AP Advanced Physics. AP Physics 1 is offered in a block only format to support lab requirements it has no zero hour obligation. AP Physics 2 does have a zero hour component. Teachers felt that since w e encourage students to try AP courses it made sense to follow the recommendation of College Board and offer this course in replacement of General Physics w ith the new option of taking the AP Physics 1 exam.

WG AP Physics 2 2014-2015 Successful Completion of Honors Algebra 2 and AP Physics 1, A or B in Algebra 2 Any student wishing to continue physics studies that are algebra based Students interested in college studies in life science majors

• r pre-med but not limited to just these studies

Students who have completed Rockwood Physics prior to the 14-15 school year and would have elected to take AP Physics can take this course without the AP Physics 1 prerequisite. Some Zero Hour Work – Blocked/Standard WG AP Advanced Physics Successful Completion of AP Physics 1 and Calculus, or concurrently enrolled in Calculus with completion of AP Physics 1 No curriculum changes to this course Any student wishing to continue physics studies that are Calculus based Students interested in college majors in engineering or physics Some Zero Hour Work – Blocked/Standard Students who have completed Rockwood Physics prior to the 14-15 school year and would have elected to take AP Physics can take this course without the AP Physics 1

• prerequisite. Students should carefully consult their physics

teacher about aptitude and math skills to be successful in this course. WG AP Physics 1 2014-2015 Successful Completion of Honors Algebra 2, A or B in Algebra 2

This course replaces General Physics – Students who would like to have taken Rockwood Physics should understand this AP Course is designed to replace a typical high school Physics course. Students who took General Physics in 2013-2014 can move

• n to AP Physics 2 or Advanced Physics, students may take

AP Physics 1 exam having completed Rockwood general physics. No Zero Hour – Blocked Only

Content of the New Courses

AP Physics 1

 Kinematics  Newton’s Laws of Motion,

Torque

 Rotational Motion and Angular

Momentum

 Gravitation and Circular

Motion

 Work, Energy, and Power  Linear Momentum  Oscillations, Mechanical Waves

and Sound

 Introduction to Electric Circuits

AP Physics 2

• Fluid Statics and Dynamics
• Thermodynamics with Kinetic Theory,

PV diagrams and Probability

• Electrostatics
• Electrical Circuits
• Magnetic Fields
• Electromagnetism
• Physical and Geometric Optics;
• Topics in Modern Physics

Exam Design: AP Physics 1&2

 Multiple Choice Section:

90mins -- 50 % of the exam score – 50 Questions

 Free- Response Section

90mins – 50 % of the exam Physics 1 5 Free Response Questions Physics 2 4 Free Response Questions (will include experimental design question, qualitative/quantitative translation, short answer)