<p>I've never taken physics before i know this might sound crazy but do you think its possible to teach yourself physics and take SAT? if so, how can I prepare? thanks!</p>
<p>Why would you ever self-study a SAT subject test? You only need 3 and I’m sure you’ve taken at least 3 of the given subjects in school…</p>
<p>Sure, physics has the best curve out of all the non-language tests, but it’s NOT an easy subject. I doubt learning it by yourself would end well.</p>
<p>I’m trying it… we’ll see how it works. How advanced is the test? I looked at a couple Barron’s and PR tests and they seemed pretty basic. I could figure some of them out without having even learned the material.</p>
<p>I need to be able to accurately gauge how well I’ll do because I’m taking Latin at the same time, and if I have to cancel because I do poorly on Physics I’ll have to wait until December to retake Latin = not good.</p>
<p>Yeah, as far as my knowledge goes, the test is pretty basic. Although, I feel like it would be much easier if one was exposed to the conceptual side of physics, which is best taught in class. Although formula memorization is a good deal of the test, formulas are much easier to remember if you understand why they work. If you’re self studying over the summer though, I’m sure it’s doable.</p>
<p>OK, that’s good to hear; I just feel like it must be really hard based on the curve. I’m pretty good at understanding concepts even when there’s no one to explain it to me; I just read through the sections and if I don’t get it just think about it a lot until it makes sense. Sometimes I feel like I actually understand things better this way since I’m forced to go through the process myself.</p>
<p>I’m only giving myself two months to study but I think it’s doable. I’ve already made it through 10 chapters of the PR book in two weeks, so I should finish this month and then have another month to review.</p>
<p>Would you consider Sparknotes free online physics textbook a good prep?</p>
<p>is ap physics b a good prep for physics sat test?</p>
<p>AP B should be good prep for the physics SAT II (I’m counting on it to be. I’m currently enrolled in AP B and am taking the subject test in may. Haven’t started studying yet…)</p>
<p>What makes AP Physics different form an honors physics course? Is it just that the math is more advanced, or are the concepts also more advanced? My school doesn’t offer AP courses, so that leaves me at a bit of a disadvantage.</p>
<p>I think honors physics is just an introductory physics class, but at an honors level. AP Physics B dives right into the heart of the matter and moves at a very fast pace. I think we cover 25-30 chapters of our textbook (Physics by Giancoli) or so throughout the year. I would assume the big difference is that AP B covers much more material and therefore moves much faster. </p>
<p>Also, I once heard that the reason for the large Physics SAT II curve is not necessarily because the questions are difficult, but because of the wide array of topics it covers. I think it covers slightly more than the AP Physics B test does (and AP Physics B already covers a couple more things than AP C does).</p>
<p>Well, if you self-study a honor physics class should be enough. AP Physics involves calculus, while the SAT II test doesn’t. I’m currently in a “honors” physics class (we don’t have AP) that moves verrrryyyy slow - we just finished chapter 6 out of 24 (block schedule)! Anyways it depends a lot on the class and you, but you certainly don’t need AP physics to take the subject test, though it couldn’t hurt :)</p>
<p>only ap physics c involves calc and is more focused on mechanics, and E&M while B covers a broader spectrum</p>
<p>Do you think that there is too much material not covered by AP Physics C Mechanics to take the SAT II Physics exam?</p>
<p>I highly suggest you don’t do that.</p>
<p>i took kaplan practice test
and got a 760.
i’ve only taken one physics class in my life.
and that was physics C.
i left the questions i haven’t learned blank.
so i think taking C isn’t a detriment to the SAT II.</p>
<p>Be careful - I’ve heard Kaplan’s physics tests are to easy.</p>
<p>lol oh don’t worry.
i wasn’t using it as a barometer for taking the test. bcuz i’ve already taken four SAT IIs and 3 800s.
my mom says she wants me to take if for some reason, so i sat down took the test in half an hour
and went on with my business.</p>
<p>Im in Physics C (Mech + EM),(Never took B) there is a lot of stuff that we don’t cover that is on the exam, I am currently studying, but after taking Kaplan without studying and getting 780 I am wondering if they are too easy, PR seems much harder.</p>