Schools Should I Retake Physics I at University?

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The discussion centers around whether a student should retake General Physics I at university after earning a B in the course at community college or proceed to General Physics II. The student feels they grasped the material but is uncertain about the benefits of retaking the class. Key points include that retaking a course is generally advised only if the student feels they did not adequately learn the material or if they need to transition from an algebra-based to a calculus-based series. The difficulty of Physics II compared to Physics I varies by individual, and it is suggested that the student review the university's Physics I assignments and exams to assess their readiness before making a decision. If they find the material manageable, moving on to Physics II may be the better option.
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I am a senior going to a university in the Fall and I was wondering if I should retake General Physics I, which I took at community college, at a university rather than moving on to General Physics II. I got a B in Physics I, so I did alright considering tests were 70% of our grade and Quizzes were 20%. I feel like I learned the material, but would there be an advantage to retaking it at university?

Should I move on to Physics II or Take Physics I again? Also, Is Physics II harder than Physics I?
 
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The only time I would recommend retaking a class is if you feel you did not learn the material well, or if the class you took was algebra-based and you need to switch to the calculus-based series.

Can't say if Physics II will be harder than Physics I for you - what's hard for one person can be easy for another.
 
Take a look at the Physics I class at your university. See if you can find the homework assignments, quizzes and exams (ask the professor if necessary). Try to solve them, especially the final homeworks and exams. If you're comfortable doing this, then don't retake the class.
 

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