So far, I am enjoying this class and I think I am right where I should be. Although I know the class is going to ramp up to be a lot more difficult than it is currently, I think I have solid grasp on the basic concepts of physics like the relationships of position, velocity and acceleration.
Based on my friends who took this class last year, it was a lot of work and they were frustrated with how difficult the assessments were. I am nervous about the tests in this class because I have never been in a class where getting a 60% raw score could lead to a B or and A. It will be a different approach to walk into a test, only feel confident with a small portion of the test, and be ok with that. However, it will be a nice surprise when the curve is factored in to our scores. I also know that this class is more about understanding concepts and applying them to problems than it is memorizing formulas, so I am prepared to work very hard to master the concepts and this should help me with the tests and quizzes. I signed up for this class because Physics was my favorite subject between Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and I wanted to try an AP Science before I graduated from Flint Hill. I am ready for any challenges that this brings, and I am confident that I will be able to persevere through them.
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I'm glad to hear that Physics was your favorite science of the big 3 sciences! I think you have the right idea that the focus should be on understanding the concepts that we cover throughout the class as that will help you in years to come. The tests are really just written in a way that is not what people are used to. I am sure you will adapt to the new style.
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AuthorMy name is Kathleen Boyce and I am a 12th grader at Flint Hill School who is taking AP Physics I. Archives
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