Any tips for surviving and not failing AP Phyysics C?

Question

I took AP Physics B last year and I got through it ok...mostly all B's but I didn't put much into it...I could've studied more...so any tips for doing well the whole year including on the AP test?

also tips on what to do so I won't have to cram everything weeks before the AP test?

Answer 1

honey,

I think you answered your own question.  This time round just study more, put more of yourself into it, since it seemed to have worked "ok" last year, it will be even better with more effort.

Cramming does not help in the long run.  When I was in college a while back, or which ever courses I took, i had to work really hard to earn my A's.

If you cram maybe a day before for tests, when its time to take exams, or review alot of work for more important exams, you will have to study for new material, old material, and all that you crammed because you may have forgotten some of what you've studied.

put yourself on a schedule and allow yourself adequate sleep, and don't overdue it. Don't stay up for two days w/out sleep or something foolish like that, it will backfire.

and have some fun.............SOME..............

"All work and no play makes john a dull boy."

Honeychild.

Answer 2

yep AP classes are killers...im not in any APs but i have friends that are and what they do is they study an hour a day whether they have a test or not. Just review everday. Have study sessions with friends and test each other before tests and stuff. actually try to learn from your homework and make sure you know exactlry whats happening in class..with all that you should be fine!!! good luck!!!

Answer 3

Study and don't fall behind. I suggest you try and stay ahead of the assignments if you can but I know that's easier said then done.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

STUDY

Answer 5

AP classes are a waste of time and effort - unless you're applying to ivy league colleges.  AP classes may earn you college credits, but the curriculum is much more difficult than the college class.  You may be better simply taking the standard high school class and getting an easy A.

Answer 6

OMG I'M TAKING AP PHYSICS C AND I'M SO SCARED. I'M NOT EVEN GOOD AT MATHS. I DON'T KNOW HONEY. LIKE BURY YOURSELF IN YOUR BOOKS. THAT'S WHAT I'M PLANNING TO DO.

I'm actually more worried about the actual AP than about the year's work. Ugh.. actually I'm worried about both!

You got through B though so I'm guessing C will be ok too.

I haven't done either yet. I did normal grade 11 physics. We didn't have that option. Now we just have to choose between B and C and I don't even know the difference. I chose C because it has less classes per week. Only now did I realize it's more difficult. Oh well.. we'll just wait and see!

Good luck :)