Tag Archives: AP Physics C

2024 AP Physics Exam Results

Posted on June 28, 2024 by marcreif

Shared by @AP_Trevor on X.com (Trevor Packer, VP for AP at College Board) AP C Mechanics AP Physics C E&M AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

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Storylines for Mechanics

Posted on July 31, 2022 by marcreif

In modeling instruction, practitioners talk about the “storyline” that we present. This morning I woke up and decided to attempt “stories” for AP1/CM (using the sequence from the AP1 Course and Exam Description). I tried to write them “student-friendly” without … Continue reading →

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AP Classroom (selected) Vocabulary

Posted on July 13, 2021 by marcreif

Some basics for those new to the College Board’s Question and Resource Database for AP students and teachers. Possibly easier than reading through the College Board’s FAQs. Please notify me of any errors or omissions. Publicly Available These have been … Continue reading →

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updated – Marc Reif 2021 APSI Presentation Schedule

Posted on November 22, 2020 by marcreif

note: All registration is through the College Board CVent system. Use the calendar found here or click on the links below. If clicking a link takes you only to generic information, contact me, or try one of the other links … Continue reading →

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Modeling in AP Physics C Mechanics – Pacing Guide

Posted on July 2, 2020 by marcreif

A/B/C Block Schedule Marc Reif The APC Exams are Monday, May 3, 2021. For 2020-2021 The students in AP Physics C have about half had AP Physics 1, about half have not. Most (I think) are enrolled in AP Calculus … Continue reading →

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Modeling in AP Physics C Mechanics – Paradigms

Posted on July 1, 2020 by marcreif

A paradigm is a “model, pattern, example, exemplar, template, standard, prototype, archetype.” In modeling instruction, they are typically a demonstration or lab setup that serves to focus student attention on what is important in the unit. Paradigms are presented as … Continue reading →

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Teaching with Modeling in AP Physics

Posted on May 30, 2020 by marcreif

Modeling is a student-centered, inquiry-based, very successful teaching method originally developed at Arizona State University and now maintained by the American Modeling Teachers Association. The clearest evidence that AP Physics and Modeling are a great fit is seen in the … Continue reading →

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“Nothing is too wonderful to be true” – Michael Faraday’s Law

Posted on September 2, 2017 by marcreif

Science is moved forward by observations and experiments, yet some observations are too subtle and some experiments too complicated to reproduce in the classroom.Michael Faraday’s discovery of electromagnetic induction combines observation and experimentation yet requires nothing expensive or complicated. It … Continue reading →

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Diff. Eq Review/Cheat Sheet for APPC

Posted on May 2, 2013 by marcreif

Please check it for errors, comments. It doesn’t show solutions for everything, just how to set stuff up. I have mixed feelings about posting this or giving it to students: 1. Likely it’s full of errors that some won’t catch. … Continue reading →

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