The F = ma Advanced/AP Physics 1 course introduces the more matured student to physics. All mechanics topics required for the F=ma Exam will be taught from an experienced beginner level. Math topics needed beyond Algebra 2 will be taught, including basic trigonometry.
The focus will still be on practice and problem solving.
Target Competitions
Target Grades
8-11
Who should Take This Course
Course Prerequisites:
- AMC 10/12 Year-round Basic*
- or AMC 10/12 Summer Camp*
- or F=ma Basic*
- or Algebra 2 equivalent
- or 1st-year high school physics course
- or AP Physics 1 (or AP Physics C Mechanics)
(* Indicates an Alphastar Academy course)
A scientific calculator is required and preferred over a graphing calculator.
F=ma Advanced will
not go over electric charges or DC circuits. It is recommended that students simultaneously work from
The Princeton Review: Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam 2019, Premium Edition.
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 Advanced is a year-long course with the first half in the fall and the second half in the spring. F=ma Advanced 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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