<p>By tomorrow, I have to decide whether to switch from honors to regular physics. I'm having a hard time deciding.</p>
<p>I have a 86.9% in honors physics. I got a C on the first quiz (when I retook, I got a higher C) and then a D on the second quiz. Th reason why I didn't do well on the first quiz was the lack of understanding of basic concepts. For the retake, I made few careless errors and there was a strange question that I believe that my teacher didn't officially cover (which was the equation for force). As for the second quiz, I believe I didn't I didn't study sufficiently for it, as I forgot to apply some of the material covered days before. The thing about quizzes is getting a question partially wrong will affect you in the long run, as points get taken off. Each quiz is worth 30 points, so each question can have a potential impact in my overall grade. This is one main reasons why my parents insist I switch to regular. I do fine on the labs and homework whcih is the main reason why I have a B in the class. </p>
<p>I tried changing my study habits. One of the key things I did was study physics earlier when my mind is more sharp rather than putting it off late in night and skimming the material. I used this method to study for the test I took recently. Tests are worth 50% of my grade. Though the test was difficult and time constrained, I felt generally okay about it. However, my confidence is not always a good indicator of my actual performance, especially when I get many points off for careless errors and incorrect approaches to problems (which can impact my overall grade greatly). I haven't got my score back, but perhaps tomorrow.</p>
<p>So I am debating whether to switch out. My parents say getting A's are very important, and so is a high GPA. My mom works for the government where they give out scholarships for medical students. Since they get thousands of applicants, they eliminate everyone with a GPA lower than a 3.8. They think it would be difficult to get an A in the class, especially because of the points system.</p>
<p>However, I believe that I could improve my study habits and manage to get an A. I heard that the class gets better in terms of student performance. However, I'm unsure if that would apply to me. I mean, I really want to get an A in this class. But my parents say I should switch to regular to ensure that. I am one of those students who usually do fine in school. I did well in ninth grade with all A's, however, this year (10th grade) I feel there is somewhat of a challenge. Physics would be my most challenging class. But I think my schedule has balance since I'm taking honors instead of AP government. But I do stay up until midnight regularly for homework (or becuase of procrastination).</p>
<p>I need your advice! Does honors physics usually get better as you progress through the year? How is it possible I can get an A in honors physics? And also, what i the difference between honors and regular physics (I attend a very competitive high school with many Asians)? Should I take regular or honors? Thanks!!!!!! :D</p>