AP Physics 1

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Hey guys,
So is it true that the previous Physics exam curves were like around 60-65% for a 5??? Also, is that expected in this new Exam??? I sadly have to self study and have no idea how to study for the lab component of the FRQs… I use 5 steps to a 5, since Princeton Review isn’t getting many good reviews for the new exam. Any tips? I really would like a 5, but a 4 would do for National Honors!!!

Thanks :slight_smile:

–Debarshi Kundu

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I’m also in AP physics 1 and I’m using the 5 steps to a 5 book as well. Honestly, I would just study what’s in the book because no one knows what will be in it. I’m hoping for a 4 or a 5 as well!

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Problem is I’m self studying it, and its totally a new exam :’(

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It’s hard to tell what the curve will be like given that it’s a new test but there are at least two factors to take into account:

  1. The test itself will probably be easier than Physics B.
  2. But the class is more accessible and a broader range of students will be taking the test. One could reasonably expect this to mean that the curve will be pulled to the left.
    How these, and other, effects affect the curve will be interesting to see, but any reasonable analysis cannot be made until statistics come out.
    Best of luck!
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@DigitalKing I actuaally took the released AP Phys 1 test (not the 20 question one) by college board and it was honestly a lot harder than the practice B exams I have taken. There may have been more content in AP Phys B,but AP1 goes more in depth and asks twisted quesfions that really require u to apply yourself.

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@ILDocter : where did you find the released AP exam? I can’t find any from the college board.

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@ILDocter I’m having trouble finding practice exams. Based off the one you took, what should I study? Like what was an example of a MC question that you took?

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Yeah… I just took the 25 question one for Physics 1 and it seemed a lot harder than the Physics B test. Some of those questions were really hard. I’m taking all four physics exams and 1 and 2 are the only ones I’m worried about based on those questions.

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https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/ap/ap-physics-1-and-2-course-and-exam-description.pdf

It was this one btw. I think there are two practice question things floating around.