Should AP Physics questions go under K-12 or college level?

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AP Physics questions present a categorization dilemma between K-12 and college levels due to their content, which often aligns with college coursework. Despite using a college textbook, the course is taught in high schools, suggesting a K-12 classification may be more fitting. The discussion highlights that the appropriateness of categorization may vary based on the complexity of individual questions. Ultimately, the consensus leans toward K-12 for better engagement, as there are more active posts in that category. The classification remains a nuanced issue reflecting both educational settings and content rigor.
Matt
Should AP Physics questions go under K-12 or college level? I mean we use a college textbook so I am assuming the material matches that of some colleges - but we are still in a high school setting.
 
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I don't think it really matters, they will probably get answered in either one, I would personally use high school cause there are more posts here, so maybe people will check it more often.
 


It is a bit of a grey area as to where AP Physics questions should fall under, as the material covered is typically equivalent to that of a college-level course. However, since AP Physics is taken in a high school setting and is designed to prepare students for college-level work, it may be more appropriate to categorize the questions under the K-12 level. Ultimately, it may depend on the specific question and its level of complexity.
 

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