<p>My questions are, will it be wise if i take the Physics test and Math IIC at June? Are they offering?
Physics is a very general topic, what will they ask? motions? dynamics? electricity? thermodynamics? I want to know what they will ask.
In Math IIC they include algebra, geometry, trig, and some pre calculus stuff, correct?
Any suggustions and comment on how to study and prepare for those two SAT II tests?</p>
<p>Both are easy 800's thanks to a generous curve.</p>
<p>The Physics exam ostensibly focuses on Mechanics and E&M, but on my test, something like 40% of the questions related to thermal physics. There may also be some grab bag questions (3-4 per test)--covering things like astrophysics, quantum physics, and basic science concepts (measurement). I wouldn't worry about those though. Make sure you know Mechanics in and out (especially kinematics), and know all those thermal formulas by heart.</p>
<p>If you go to the collegeboard website, there are percentage breakdowns of the number of questions asked in various areas.</p>
<p>I took the January tests and received 800s on both. First of all, with the Math IIC, if you're "good" at math, it shouldn't be much of a problem. The test is curved quite generously, and the questions are very straightforward (many of them basically just involve entering numbers into your calculator). My advice would be to find the "real SAT IIs" College Board book, and take the test to see where you stand. There's a decent chance that you won't have to do much studying at all.</p>
<p>With physics, the test covers basically all the topics, although not in very much depth. Simple mechanics is about 40% of the test (very easy), with a varied group of subjects for the rest: </p>
<p>1) Make sure you know how circuits work (basically, resistors and capacitors in series or parallel) how electrostatic attraction works, how magnetic forces alter the trajectories of moving particles, and the basic principles of electromagnetic induction (mainly just Lenz's law)</p>
<p>2) Most importantly, know the basic attributes of waves (frequency, wavelength, amplitude). Also know about standing waves (nodes and antinodes) and the Doppler effect. Refraction is basically just Snell's law, and then you have to know about how the lenses and mirrors work. Also, you need to have a conceptual understanding of diffraction and polarization.</p>
<p>3) As far as thermodynamics is concerned, just know the first and second laws, and make sure you know how thermal expansion/contraction works, as well as work vs. heat and heat engines.</p>
<p>Again, take the physics test from the Real SAT II book to see where you stand, and you can find the percents of the test covering each area on the College Board website (as well as in the book, I believe). The main problem for most people seems to be finishing the test, although it didn't appear to be much of an issue to me.</p>
<p>All in all, these are two relatively easy tests - there's a large percentage of perfect scores on each (this year, 8% on physics and 10% on math iic). Good luck!</p>
<p>For physics get the PR book. I owe my 800 to the Princeton Review.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. Anyone else?</p>
<p>I owe my 800 physics to kaplan... princeton review is to mathematical, most of the test is conceptual. I did all of the practice questions and understood all of the concepts from kaplan, and the basic math/formulas of course. I tried to use princeton review but it seemed to complicated for a subject test... and it turned out to be a good decision.</p>
<p>check out sparknotes cause they look pretty good. Be wary of errors in the book but the actual review parts of the books are very good.</p>
<p>sparknotes the text is good but the tests are off, and there ARE errors</p>