AP Exam Preparation Overview

Test Image In this final module we review for the AP Physics 1 exam. You will be learning about the AP exam and tips for success. Reviewing quizzes, in both multiple choice and free response format, will help you identify your areas of strength and weakness. It is important that you review each question you miss and its feedback carefully. Once you know your areas of weakness, take time to go back through the course material, review practice problems, reread sections of your e-text, and talk to your instructor. Additionally, you might consider purchasing one of the many available AP Exam review manuals. When doing this be sure that you are purchasing a review manual that is specifically for AP Physics 1 (the manual may also contain review material for AP Physics 2). As always, contact your instructor if you have any questions or concerns.

Essential Question

.What topics do I need to review to be successful on the AP Physics 1 exam?

Key Terms

constant sheet - a printed table of constants with units, variable definitions, numeric prefixes and values of trigonometric values for common angles that students will be allowed to use on BOTH the multiple choice exam and free response exam.
formula sheet - a table of formulas and variable definitions that may be used ONLY on the free response exam.
free response exam - For AP Physics 1, a 5 question / 90 minute test consisting of multiple parts within each question for which partial credit may be awarded. A calculator, formula sheet and constant sheet are typically allowed for this exam. This exam is administered on the same day as the multiple choice exam.
multiple choice exam - For AP Physics 1, a 50 to 55 question / 90 minute test consisting of four possible answer choices. A calculator MAY NOT be used on this exam. The formula sheet MAY NOT be used on this exam. The constant sheet is typically allowed for this exam. This exam is administered on the same day as the free response exam.

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