How to succeed in AP Physics B? HELP

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The discussion revolves around strategies for succeeding in AP Physics B, focusing on study techniques, exam preparation, and the challenges faced by a high school senior preparing for the course and the exam.

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Main Points Raised

  • A participant expresses a desire to achieve an A in AP Physics B and seeks advice on effective study methods, emphasizing their love for the subject.
  • Some participants suggest working through past AP exam questions available on a specific website, noting that this practice can improve problem-solving skills.
  • Concerns are raised about the narrow focus of AP exam questions, with some arguing that while this preparation may help for the exam, it might not fully prepare students for college-level physics.
  • One participant questions whether the advice given is from a physics teacher, indicating a desire for credible sources of guidance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of practicing problems from past exams, but there is no consensus on the best overall approach to studying for the class or the potential limitations of AP exam preparation.

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Participants note the potential limitation of focusing solely on AP exam questions, suggesting that this may not encompass the breadth of knowledge required for college physics.

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How to succeed in AP Physics B? HELP!

Hi! I am new to the physics forum. I thought by signing up, I will get my answer, so here it goes!

Ok, so I am in AP physics in my high school, I am a senior. I have trouble trying to study for physics! Like I really do not know how to literally get an A on my test and quizzes! I really really really want to pass this class with an A and pass the exam with a 5! And I actually love physics! I am thinking of taking it in college too! But I don't want to take the same subject again if I fail. Do not tell me to drop the class because it is too late. I love the classes I am taking now. I know that I have to work hard but I just don't know how to start! Also I tried to get a study buddy but they weren't really good at explaining physics. And the teacher is awesome but I have no time to ask for help. So please tell me how I can study for the class. How do YOU study for physics? Working out the problems? Doing them over and over again? What?

Share your success and failures!

Thank you soo much! Respond soon!
 
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go here
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2007.html
From this page, you can see every question that has been asked on the AP Physics B exam since 1999. This is open to the public, so you are not cheating. In fact I tell all my AP students they should do every problem in this link before the exam. The answers are there as well, including samples of actual student work and how they were graded.

The positive side is, by doing a lot of problems, you will get better and better.

The down side is, AP tends to be rather narrow in the type of questions they ask. You could be prepared for the AP exam, but not prepared for college Physics. Still, getting good at something is a great place to start.
 
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Chi Meson said:
go here
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2007.html
From this page, you can see every question that has been asked on the AP Physics B exam since 1999. This is open to the public, so you are not cheating. In fact I tell all my AP students they should do every problem in this link before the exam. The answers are there as well, including samples of actual student work and how they were graded.

The positive side is, by doing a lot of problems, you will get better and better.

The down side is, AP tends to be rather narrow in the type of questions they ask. You could be prepared for the AP exam, but not prepared for college Physics. Still, getting good at something is a great place to start.

Thank you! So you are a physics teacher?
 
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My students seem to think so!
 

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