The F = ma Basic course introduces the student to physics. The mechanics topics required for the F = ma Exam will be taught from a beginner level. Any math topics needed beyond Algebra 1 will also be taught from the beginner level.
Target Competitions
Target Grades
7-9
Who should Take This Course
Course Prerequisites:
- Mathcounts Year-round Advanced*
- or Mathcounts Summer Camp*
- or Algebra 1 equivalent
(* Indicates an Alphastar Academy course)
A scientific calculator is required and preferred over a graphing calculator.
Exam Weeks
Practice Exams will be given/solved.
Homework
There are weekly homework sets.
Resources
Lecture notes and problem solutions will be available on the learning management system (LMS).
Curriculum
F=ma Basic is a year-long course with the first half in the fall and the second half in the spring. F=ma Basic is also offered as a 3-week long Summer Camp with 15 instructional days.
As a year-long course:
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As a Summer Camp:
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High School Analog
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