<p>I've been so lost in AP Physics B all semester. I'm normally an all A student, but I have a C in physics and only because she grades the hw based off of completion and gives a TON of it. But this whole time I've just been guessing on it all and getting by on the tests with D's and C's. I don't understand the concepts at all. She's a nice teacher who genuinely tries hard, but she never makes any sense when she explains something, even when I come and ask her for help I don't understand anything she's talking about.<br>
Another problem is that she didn't give us any textbooks, and she hardly explains anything. She gives us worksheets and does some stuff on the board I don't even understand and then tells us to do the worksheets for hw, which I just guess on. I'm so lost. I don't know what to do, everything we learn doesn't make any sense whatsoever to me. I'm worried about how that would look to colleges if I dropped out of the class after the semester, but I'm really not sure what else I can do. The lessons make absolutely no sense, and I'm usually good at catching onto things.</p>
<p>Try watching the videos by Mrs. Twu. They are quite comprehensive because they are made for a “flipped classroom”. I find them really helpful! <a href=“https://sites.google.com/site/twuphysicslessons/[/url]”>https://sites.google.com/site/twuphysicslessons/</a>
Khan Academy is helpful too for an alternate style that you might prefer. I would also suggest doing some old FRQ problems before the tests. </p>
<p>If you like to read a book, consider buying a prep book. I plan om getting Princeton Review since last year’s students said it was good. </p>
<p>I wouldnt suggest dropping it if you have a C. C in an AP class trumps an A or B in harder class imo. Plus you have time to get it up which you likely will if you try out some new resources like the prep books and videos.</p>
<p>Classic “It’s my teacher’s fault that I don’t understand what’s going on, because I’m so smart”</p>
<p>Maybe take some of it onto your own initiative. Look at khan academy videos or something. It’s not your teacher’s fault unless everybody in the class is failing.</p>
<p>@yayitsme123</p>
<p>There’s some unfortunate flawed logic in that statement. Some teachers are legitimately poor teachers, and while some students are better self-driven learners, others learn better with a certain teaching style. </p>
<p>That said@parkg97, I’m not sure of your financial scenario, but perhaps consider getting a tutor. If you have a friend in the class, or know somebody that took the class last year talk to them. I am in the class right now, and am having some struggles too (its a hard class!). But don’t drop the class.</p>