AP Physics In-Service
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October 9 th , 2012 Northgate High School AP Physics In-Service
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AP Physics In-Service. October 9 th , 2012 Northgate High School. Kennesaw Mountain HS. Located in Kennesaw, Cobb County Schools Roughly 2250 students Math & Science Magnet Program 450 Students Offer 25 AP Courses 2012 AP Data 403 students took 846 tests (78% 3 or higher). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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October 9th, 2012Northgate High School
AP Physics In-Service
Located in Kennesaw, Cobb County SchoolsRoughly 2250 studentsMath & Science Magnet Program
450 StudentsOffer 25 AP Courses2012 AP Data
403 students took 846 tests (78% 3 or higher)
Kennesaw Mountain HS
Offer AP Physics C: MechanicsSpring SemesterNearly all students have Calculus prior
This year will have 59 students enrolledFirst year had 16 students in AP Physics B only
Recent Averages2012: 3.65 (51 students)2011: 4.04 (25 students)2010: 4.23 (35 students)
AP Physics at KMHS
Primary Reason: Strong, well-prepared studentsMagnet program2nd Year Physics courseExcellent Calculus teachers
Why good scores?
Secondary Reason: Students are not surprised on May 13th Familiar with AP Questions
Test Questions & FormatPractice ProblemsResources: AP Central & learnapphysics.com
Homework QuizzesUsed to test knowledge of formulas
Time for full-length practice tests prior to exam
Year-Long Test Prep
To increase engagement and higher order thinking skills, try Problem-Based LearningRequires deeper understanding of conceptsStretches students’ thinkingIncreases engagement by using authentic
scenariosCollege Board Position
Inquiry/PBL Problems
Problem-Based Learning for College PhysicsWebsite containing many sample PBL exercisesDescribes how and why to use PBL
Problem-Based Learning at U. of DelawarePBL ClearinghousePBL’s for all disciplines
PBL Resources
“Flip” things traditionally done at school with things traditionally done at homeLecture flipped with problem solving
Allows more time for assistance and “tutoring”Also more lab time and more time for PBL’s
Encourages collaboration between students and between students and teacher
Flipped Classroom
Monterey Institute for Technology & EducationVideos for both AP Physics B and AP Physics COther disciplines also availableAnimations with narration
MIT Open CoursewareVideos
Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Waves, etc.Supplementary Materials
Lecture notes, exam questions, practice problems
Video Resources
Khan AcademyHow to make your own:
CamtasiaLots of editing toolsUnlimited length of videosExpensive
SnagitUnlimited length of videosLess expensive than Camtasia
JingFive minute limitFree of charge
Video Resources
Here’s an example:
