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 Required Sequence Grade 9: Honors Physics Lab Physics Physics Electives 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
Grade 12 AP Physics 1 or 2 AP Physics C* (and other science electives) *see pre-requisites Physics Offerings, Class of 2018 Required Sequence Grade 9: Honors Physics or Lab Physics Physics AP Physics 1 Electives 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)
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 o Will take place during the school day in mid-may at FMS. o Will test Algebra skills and mathematical reasoning skills that are necessary for success in AP Physics 1. o Will include free-response questions students are required to show the work and reasoning. o Grade 9 physics teachers will score the test.
What if the student does not qualify? o The student can be enrolled in Honors Physics for grade 9 and may take AP Physics 1 as an elective in grade 10, 11, or 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 Solving parallel and series circuits Power calculations, cost of electricity 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 Energy Analysis Time Domain Methods
Honors vs. AP Physics 1 Electrostatics and Magnetism Methods of Charging Coulomb s Law for point particles Electromagnetism Induction Rotational Kinematics and Dynamics Angular measurement of velocity and acceleration; Torque; Moment of inertia Conservation of angular momentum Rotational kinetic energy
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-physicsb/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.