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Overview
About this new exam: The AP Physics 1 course focuses on the big ideas typically included in the first and second semesters of an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. REA's all-new AP Physics 1 Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.
Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® Physics 1 exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?
If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® Physics 1 is just what you need.
Our Crash Course gives you:
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the new AP® Physics 1 course description outline and actual AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Written by an AP® Physics teacher, the targeted review prepares students for the new test by focusing on the new framework concepts and learning objectives tested on the redesigned AP® Physics 1 exam.
Easy-to-read review chapters in outline format cover all the topics tested on the new exam: kinematics; dynamics; Newton's laws; circular motion and universal law of gravitation; work, energy, and conservation of energy; rotational motion; DC circuits; mechanical waves and sound; and more.
The book also features must-know terms all AP® Physics students should know before test day.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
With our Crash Course, you can study the subject faster, learn the crucial material, and boost your AP® score all in less time. Our author shares detailed question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and free-response questions you'll encounter on test day. By following our expert tips and advice, you can boost your overall point score!
FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our free practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.
Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® Physics 1 student must have.
When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® Physics 1!
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780738686806 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Research & Education Association |
| Publication date: | 03/22/2016 |
| Series: | Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 240 |
| File size: | 24 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
| Age Range: | 16 - 17 Years |
About the Author
As a teacher for Northampton (Mass.) High School, Ms. Johnson worked to expand the AP® Physics program to include both AP® Physics B and C. Apart from broadening the program, she also helped students achieve success in their physics education and preparation for college.
Ms. Johnson has also taught Physics for Middle School Science Teachers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the recipient of the Harold Grinspoon New Teacher of the Year Award, as well as the National Math and Science Initiative Science Teacher of the Year Award.
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ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s AP Physics 1 Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based upon a careful analysis of the AP Physics 1 Course Description outline and available official AP test questions.
Written by an AP Physics 1 expert, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the basic knowledge of physics, including theories and techniques, concepts, and general principles. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by focusing only on the topics tested on the algebra-based AP Physics 1 exam.
Part One discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score. Part Two is an overview of the content that will be covered on the exam, including Newton’s laws of motion and force, circular motion, momentum, rotation, work, energy and power, electrostatics and simple circuits, and more.
Part Three gives you general AP test-taking strategies and teaches you how to master the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam. A chapter on laboratory analysis techniques is also included.
No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Physics 1 exam, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you’ll be ready for the exam.
To check your test readiness for the AP Physics 1 exam, either before or after studying this Crash Course, take REA’s FREE online practice exam. To access your practice exam, visit the online REA Study Center at www.rea.com/studycenter and follow the on-screen instructions.
This true-to-format test features automatic scoring, detailed explanations of all answers, and diagnostic score reporting that will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you’ll be ready on exam day!
Good luck on your AP Physics 1 exam!
Table of Contents
About This Book
About Our Author
About REA
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: Five Keys for Success on the AP Physics 1 Exam
Chapter 2: Key Terms
Chapter 3: The Big Ideas
CONTENT REVIEW
Chapter 4: Kinematics
Chapter 5: Newton’s Laws of Motion and Force
Chapter 6: Circular Motion and Gravitation
Chapter 7: Work, Energy, and Power
Chapter 8: Momentum
Chapter 9: Rotation
Chapter 10: Simple Harmonic Motion
Chapter 11: Waves and Sound
Chapter 12: Electrostatics and Simple Circuits
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Chapter 13: Major Topics on The Exam
Chapter 14: Mastering Multiple-Choice Questions
Chapter 15: Free-Response Strategies
Chapter 16: Laboratory Analysis Techniques and Errors
Appendix:
Information Tables and Equation Reference Sheet
ONLINE PRACTICE EXAM