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Advanced Placement Physics 1 for Grade 9 Students

• Dr. David Bitko
• Mr. Jeffrey Goett
• Ms. Dana Karas
• Dr. John T. Roberts

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Agenda

• 1. Science Program of Study
• 2. Criteria for Identification
• 3. Comparison of HP and AP 1
• 4. Expectations for College-level Course
• 5. District Supports
• 6. Math-placement test
• 7. Scheduling for Course

Physics Offerings, Pre-Sept. 2014

• Grade 9:

Honors Physics Lab Physics Physics

• Grade 10 Honors Chemistry

Lab Chemistry Chemistry AP Physics B

• Grade 11 Honors Biology

Lab Biology Biology AP Physics B AP Physics C* (and other science electives)

• Grade 12

AP Physics B AP Physics C* (and other science electives) *see pre-requisites Required Sequence Electives

Physics Offerings, Class of 2018

• Grade 9:

Honors Physics or Lab Physics Physics AP Physics 1

• Grade 10 Honors Chemistry

Lab Chemistry Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

• Grade 11 Honors Biology

Lab Biology Biology AP Physics 1 or 2 AP Physics C* (and other science electives)

• Grade 12

AP Physics 1 or 2 AP Physics C* (and other science electives) *see pre-requisites Required Sequence Electives

AP Physics 1 Student Candidate Algorithm Based on previous student grades and standardized tests.

Performance Indicator Weight NJASK 7 MATH SCORE About 1/3 Grade 8 Science Grade Just above 1/4 Grade 8 Math Grade Just above 1/4 Which Grade 8 math course Just above 10%

The weighted sum of these 4 indicators produces the AP1 candidate index.

AP Physics 1 Student Candidate Algorithm 30+ students with high scores on the AP1 candidate index are invited to take the AP Physics 1 placement test. Students who demonstrate proficiency on this test will be enrolled in AP Physics 1.

The 2014 AP Physics 1 Placement Test

• Will take place during the school day in

mid-May at FMS.

• Will test Algebra skills and mathematical

reasoning skills that are necessary for success in AP Physics 1.

• Will include free-response questions –

students are required to “show the work and reasoning”.

• Grade 9 physics teachers will score the

test.

What if the student does not qualify?

• The student can be enrolled in Honors

Physics for grade 9 and may take AP Physics 1 as an elective in grade 10, 11,

• r 12.

Honors vs. AP Physics 1

Kinematics

• 1-D Kinematics for acceleration
• Free fall cases
• Problem Solving
• 2- D cases
• Vectors and trigonometry
• Projectile Motion Cases

Dynamics

• Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion
• Force Diagrams in 1 dimension
• Integration of force diagrams and

kinematics

• Force diagrams in two dimensions
• Cases: inclined plane; Systems of

coupled objects, static and kinetic friction

• Circular Motion
• Banked tracks
• Roller Coasters
• Positive and negative g forces
• Universal Gravitation
• Orbital Motion, Kepler’s Laws

Honors vs. AP Physics 1

Momentum

• Momentum-Impulse Conservation

for 1 dimensional cases

• Collisions and Impacts
• Problem Solving
• Two dimensional momentum

cases

• Systems of more than two

particles Energy

• Work-Energy Conservation for 1

dimensional cases

• Solving cases
• Elastic Energy
• Conservative and non-conservative

forces

• Cases: integrate energy and

circular motion; universal gravitation

Honors vs. AP Physics 1

Circuits

• Kirchoff’s Laws
• Circuit Solving across multiple loop

circuits Simple Harmonic Motion / Waves

• Properties of Oscillators
• Resonance
• Graphical description of wave

distribution

• Standing Wave patterns for closed

conditions

• Solving parallel and series circuits
• Power calculations, cost of

electricity

• Energy Analysis
• Time Domain Methods

Honors vs. AP Physics 1

Electrostatics and Magnetism

• Angular measurement of velocity

and acceleration; Torque; Moment

• f inertia
• Conservation of angular

momentum

• Rotational kinetic energy
• Methods of Charging
• Coulomb’s Law for point particles
• Electromagnetism
• Induction

Rotational Kinematics and Dynamics

CHARACTERISTICS OF AP STUDENTS

Students in AP courses are expected to have the following characteristics:

• High academic achievement and intellectual ability;
• Self-motivation and self-discipline;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent written expression;
• Good oral communication skills;
• An ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Student will complete independent work outside of

class and know that the pace of learning will be faster than in an Honors class. Students understand a high level of independent study is required on their part

AP Physics Review Materials

• 1. 5 Steps to a 5 AP Physics B&C, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on

the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) [Paperback]; Greg Jacobs (Author)

• 2. 5 Steps to a 5. 500 AP Physics Questions to Know by Test Day (5

Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series) [Paperback] Craig Freudenrich (Author), Albert de Richemond (Author), Thomas A. editor

• 3. Cracking the AP Physics B Exam, 2013 Edition (College Test

Preparation) [Deckle Edge] [Paperback], Princeton Review (Author)

• 4. Barron's AP Physics B [Paperback] Jonathan Wolf (Author)

AP Physics Review Materials

• 5. AP Advantage: Physics B [Paperback]James Mooney
• 6. Kaplan AP Physics B & C 2013-2014 (Kaplan AP Physics B

and C) [Paperback]; Paul Heckert (Author), Joscelyn Nittler (Author), Michael Willis (Author), Matthew Vannette (Author), Bruce Brazell (Author)

• 7. Preparing for the Physics B AP Exam [Paperback] Douglas C.

Giancoli

• 8. AP Physics B & C (Test Preps) [Paperback]; David Jones

(Author), Advanced Placement (Author), Physics Study Guides (Author), John Kinard (Editor)

AP Resources

• 1. AP Physics Resources Blog:

http://www.apphysicsresources.com/

• 2. Learn AP Physics:

http://www.learnapphysics.com/ http://www.learnapphysics.com/apphysicsb/index.html

• 3. College Board: Every free-response exam from 2002 to 2012 is

found on this page. Includes two exams from each year, regular and “Form B”: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-physics- b/exam-practice

AP Resources

• 4. New York State Physics Regents Exams:

http://www.nysedregents.org/Physics/

• 5. PhysicsLAB AP Review Sessions. This is an excellent site!

http://dev.physicslab.org//Compilations/APReview.aspx

• 6. Gende’s AP Physics Review page:

http://apphysicsb.homestead.com/review.html http://apphysicsb.homestead.com/review1.html

AP Resources

• 7. Ms. Dolores Gende’s “Interactive Problem Sets” page:

http://apphysicsb.homestead.com/ips.html Physics Bowl problems: http://www.compadre.org/psrc/evals/physicsbowl.cfm QPhysics: http://www.physicslessons.com/qphysics.htm MCAT Physics: 1000 content and questions slides: http://www.wikipremed.com/01physicscards.php?card=2

Math Placement Test

• Date: mid - May 2014
• Note to students
• Placement test at FMS – 2 periods
• Scoring by Physics teachers
• Recommendation to students & parents
• Enrolled by guidance

3114 Registration

• Mid-May assessment will allow for student

registration into AP Physics 1 by June 1, 2014.