A major strategy to help students learn AP PHYSICS B Do More Labs

Models for the AP B course 2nd year course -- double period every other day 1st year course – double period every other day 1st year course – double period every day

You don’t have to learn or teach the entire course to get a 5. Even a very good Regents student can get a 3 on the AP exam.

Covering the material doesn’t mean the students have learned it.

Why do more labs?  Students enjoy doing hands-on activities.  Students are still basically doing physics problems and calculations.  Students are learning other things besides physics e.g. how to use a clamp, compass, protractor, etc.  TROUBLESHOOTING skills  It helps give students and teachers a break especially on high stress days such as testing or tough topics.

Labs for AP Physics B

If students only remember 10% of your class, what 10% do you want them to remember?