Is Taking AP Physics in High School Worth It?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision of whether to take AP Physics in high school, particularly focusing on the timing of the course and the implications of taking it alongside other advanced classes. Participants explore the challenges of summer courses and the appropriateness of taking AP Physics at different grade levels.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that taking physics over the summer is not advisable due to the fast pace of summer sessions.
  • Another participant expresses that they are in a high ability program and has the option to take AP Physics in 11th grade or alongside AP Chemistry in 10th grade.
  • There is a critique of the participant's writing skills, questioning the meaning of being "in high ability" and suggesting a focus on English classes before pursuing physics.
  • A later reply acknowledges the critique as a humorous remark, indicating a light-hearted tone in the discussion.
  • One participant clarifies that "high ability" refers to their enrollment in advanced classes like chemistry and algebra 2 as a freshman, which allows them to consider taking AP Physics next year.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of taking AP Physics at various stages in high school, with some advocating for caution regarding summer courses and others emphasizing the potential for advanced placement based on individual capabilities. No consensus is reached on the best approach.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying interpretations of academic readiness and the implications of course selection in high school, with some participants focusing on writing skills as a factor in readiness for advanced science courses.

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Should i wait a year or so and take AP physics or take physics over the summer, at a college just asking(am a freshman in high school)
 
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Physics in the summer is rarely a good idea. Summer sessions move too fast, and it is difficult to get all the material in such a short time frame.

Seems you might be planning a bit too far ahead if you are only a HS freshman. As I recall it, physics is usually a senior level course in HS, so you don't have to worry about this today. To quote somebody (I forget who), "There's many a slip twixt the cup and the lip."
 
good quote but i have something to say am in high ability so i have the option to take AP physics in 11th grade or i can take it at the same time with AP chem in 10th
 
Delta31415 said:
good quote but i have something to say am in high ability so i have the option to take AP physics in 11th grade or i can take it at the same time with AP chem in 10th

Since you are "in high ability," maybe we should analyze your English writing capability a bit.
No beginning capital letter.
No period to end the sentence.
Looks like you really intended to start a second sentence at "am in high..." with the first complete thought ending with "... to say."
Second thought lacks a subject, but "I" is somewhat implied.

What exactly does it mean to be "in high ability"? Is that like being in Dallas? Or is it more like being inside versus outside? Or just what does it mean? (Did you want to say that you have high ability?)

Maybe you should take a few more English classes and hold off on the physics?
 
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Dr.D said:
Since you are "in high ability," maybe we should analyze your English writing capability a bit.
No beginning capital letter.
No period to end the sentence.
Looks like you really intended to start a second sentence at "am in high..." with the first complete thought ending with "... to say."
Second thought lacks a subject, but "I" is somewhat implied.

What exactly does it mean to be "in high ability"? Is that like being in Dallas? Or is it more like being inside versus outside? Or just what does it mean? (Did you want to say that you have high ability?)

Maybe you should take a few more English classes and hold off on the physics?

I applaud you, sir! That was a fantastic burn!
 
No no like Dallas,what I meant by high ability is that i take chemistry and algebra 2 as an freshman, so i get the option to take AP physics next year
 

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