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hi folksI will be having a physics exam in next week and I am so noob don't know anything about physics
what should I do please help meIm in High School and I know nothing about physics
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a high school student expressing anxiety about an upcoming physics exam and seeking advice on how to prepare. The conversation touches on the challenges of studying physics, the need for specific guidance, and the importance of understanding the material covered in the course.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that the student should open a thread in the general physics subforum to ask for specific advice, emphasizing the need for clarity on what topics are causing confusion.
- Another participant compares the situation to someone asking for help with music without specifying what they need to know, highlighting the broad scope of physics and the importance of identifying specific areas of struggle.
- A later reply encourages the student to study for the exam and questions whether they have been keeping up with the course material and seeking help when needed.
- Several participants express frustration with the vague nature of the student's request, indicating that more information is necessary to provide useful assistance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the student needs to provide more specific information about their struggles in order to receive effective help. There is no consensus on how to best approach the study of physics given the student's current level of understanding.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects a lack of specific details regarding the content of the exam and the student's prior knowledge, which limits the ability to provide tailored advice.
hi folksI will be having a physics exam in next week and I am so noob don't know anything about physics
what should I do please help me- #2
arildno
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You could start by opening a thread in the general physics subforum and ask for specific advice.
how could we possibly know what you struggle with when you just lament "I don¨t know ANYTHING, please help me!"
how could we possibly know what you struggle with when you just lament "I don¨t know ANYTHING, please help me!"
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Noob student
wouldn't be that spamming ?
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You must give us more of an idea what you'll be tested in. Imagine someone were to say "I need to know about music, but I don't know anything. Where should I start?" What would you suggest to them? There's so much about music to know. (How are trumpets built? What's the importance for a country to have a national anthem? Do singers get better or worse as they grow older?) The same is true for physics.
So, what kind of an exam is this, and what will people expect you to know about?
So, what kind of an exam is this, and what will people expect you to know about?
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it will be in Arabic
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Noob student said:
I will be having a physics exam in next week and I am so noob don't know anything about physics
You should study for your exam!
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George Jones
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Noob student said:
I will be having a physics exam in next week and I am so noob don't know anything about physics
Lisa! said:You should study for your exam!
Exactly.
If you have an exam next week, that must mean that you are taking a course. The purpose of the course is to teach you physics. Have you been learning the material as the course has progressed? Have you been having difficulties? If so, have you tried to get help with the material?
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