AP Physics 1

What is AP Physics 1? First year physics course intended to be equivalent to a college introductory physics course

AP Test Format Multiple Choice 50% of test. Free Response 50% of test. Calculators are allowed and equation sheets are provided for the entire exam.

AP 1 vs. AP 2 vs. C AP 1 is a first year course that is equivalent to a semester course in physics and is algebra based Two second year AP Physics courses AP 2 is equivalent to a semester course in physics and is not calculus based. C is split into two exams, each equivalent to a semester course and is calculus based.

AP Physics 1 Assumed students are familiar with algebra Provides a foundation in physics Colleges may accept passing grade on test as equivalent to one semester of physics

Content Outline Dynamics and Statics Kinematics Work, Momentum and Energy Rotational Dynamics and Kinematics Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves Sound Electrostatics and DC Circuits

Grading Tests 25% of the marking period grade  Based on the free-response section of the AP tests  Traditional test – three or four free response sections  Class problem – cooperative work allowed Quizzes 10% of the marking period grade  Multiple choice done on computers – one per unit  Pretest problem  Skill sets Labs 15% of the marking period grade One per week, most completed in class

Grading Standards 50% of the marking period grade  Based on set of standards for each marking period  Students will be assessed multiple times on each standard and awarded a 0, 1, or 2 for the standard.  To receive the 50 points toward the marking period grade a student must demonstrate proficiency for each standard by achieving a grade of 2 on the majority of the assessments  Students may request additional assessments for standards in order to demonstrate proficiency