Expectations for 12th Grade Physics Coursework

[Maroc]

Hey i am going to the 12 grade and i would like to know what should i expect in terms of physics course work and difficulty. Thanks.

 

[mg0stisha]

Just regular high-school intro physics or AP?

 

[jtbell]

Might make a difference which country you're in...

 

[mg0stisha]

True. Is AP similar to Level 1 (i think it is) in Europe?

 

[RestlessMind]

You'll have to tell us if it's standard or AP, or we won't be able to tell you.

One thing's for certain though, regardless: I hope you're good at math/know you can be.

 

[Red_CCF]

There's lots of different programs, AP, IB, etc. and the Standard levels are different to the provincial/state level if you're from North America.

One thing's for certain though, regardless: I hope you're good at math/know you can be.

My friend once said that physics is just plugging the right numbers in the right formula :p

 

[RestlessMind]

True, but still... it helps.

 

[Maroc]

i live in Canada, It's a University level high school course

 

[Red_CCF]

i live in Canada, It's a University level high school course

Physics really depends on the teacher who can teach and explain the theories. I live in Alberta and I just finished IB Physics and I found it very hard to maintain a good mark.

 

[mg0stisha]

This sounds pretty similar to an AP class in the states, where it's technically a university level intro course. Like Red_CCF said, it depends on the teacher for things such as homework or how well you absorb what he has to offer you, but you can most likely expect that you'll have to put a good amount of time (4+ hours a week) into it if you want to do well. A little brush-up on your basic physics and math before the course starts (if it hasn't already) definitely wouldn't hurt either!

 

[Maroc]

This sounds pretty similar to an AP class in the states, where it's technically a university level intro course. Like Red_CCF said, it depends on the teacher for things such as homework or how well you absorb what he has to offer you, but you can most likely expect that you'll have to put a good amount of time (4+ hours a week) into it if you want to do well. A little brush-up on your basic physics and math before the course starts (if it hasn't already) definitely wouldn't hurt either!

okay thank you