<p>Hey guys. I'm currently taking AP Physics B, and we're only on thermodynamics [haven't even touched electricity or magnetism]. Based on the course outline, the way our class has been running, and posts on here, the chance of us finishing all the material is very close to 0. Also, my teacher gave us these practice FRQs on material that we have already covered and I find them extremely difficult. I could go on and blame my teacher for all this, but I see no point in doing so.</p>
<p>Is there any way I can pull off a 5 on this exam with the 2+ months I have remaining? I really want to do well on the AP exam, but I just don't know if I can do it. I bought the Princeton Review book and to be honest, it didn't look too helpful in explaining concepts [it looked like a mixture of practice problems]. Is there any other method [others books, resources,etc] to attacking this exam? Has anybody else had experience "self-studying" this course and getting a 5? </p>
<p>okay, finish all the chapters, as quickly but also thoroughly, required to learn for ap physics. Then review them while also practicing the AP FRQ from past years.</p>
<p>Btw, I agree with you on PR. I thought it was helpful, but it sucks with concepts.</p>
<p>Self-study them, and start now. Self studying is way harder for AP test than for Subject Tests. Princeton Review is my favorite book, but it’s only good when you’ve learned the material once and need a refresher. Obviously you haven’t learned the material yet, so read your AP Physics textbook just to have baseline knowledge</p>
<p>^ Agree with the post above. If you have a decent knowledge in the subject matter right now, then more than likely you will be able to self-study the concepts that remain out of your textbook. This will give you a much more likely prospect of a 5 then just hoping the class teaches you enough. Study hard and practice and you’ll be fine.</p>
<p>Many kids in our AP Physics class are self-studying. I’m in regular physics (taking C next year) and when I aid during that class, all everyone does is read through their PR books. They’re also on thermodynamics which isn’t that impressive considering Regular Physics kids finished the theromodynamics section in the 5th week of school. I defintely don’t think that a 5 is IMPOSSIBLE, if you study hard enough i’m sure you can get there. Maybe ask your teacher for help in your PR book along the way? He/She is a valuable resource.</p>