<p>Hey. I'm taking an honors physics course next year (rising junior) and since I already know a reasonable amount of physics/calc I'm thinking of self-studying for physics B (we have a C course, but it's seniors only and phys I is a prereq anyway, so I'm out of luck in that regard). I'm also thinking of doing Environmental, simply because I've heard it so commonly regarded as an AP-lite and I don't have a free period open...any suggestions on study-books, texts, etc? Anyone who's self-studied for either of this before want to share an experience? Should I ask the teacher who's teaching the course for supplementary material, practice exams, etc? When should I start? (Obviously I'm totally clueless, here, lol...)</p>
<p>On another note, CC needs an official abbreviation for "self-studying" because I'm sick of writing it out.</p>
<p>Lol. Maybe S-S.</p>
<p>Well I'm also self-studying Physics B.</p>
<p>I have the textbook Physics by Giancoli, and a prep book for AP. Taking physics I with school since no AP offered, hopefully labs will be covered that way . . haven't tried to look for any online resources yet though.</p>
<p>Start as soon as you can, I'm starting this summer with an online course, so it'll be even harder if you're doing it alone. Definently ask teachers for any practice exams, some teachers might even be willing to give you some "AP tips" study lessons one-on-one if they have time and interest, especially if it's only one student coming in to take the AP exam.</p>
<p>APIS: AP Independent Study
I am using the Halladay/Resnick/Walker Fundamentals of Physics, 7th edition for Physics C next year. It is very good, as it has been one of the curricular standards for 40 years.</p>
<p>"APIS: AP Independent Study"</p>
<p>lol i think we should like sticky that to make it official......</p>