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Every physics student will be expected to get a Web Assign account (after you've been placed on the online class roster). For your planning purposes: Your cost will be approximately $10.50 for the full year.
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General course documents:
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| Notes from last year can be found HERE (coming soon!) |
Follow this link
to some
frequently asked
questions (FAQs) about lab expectations, rounding, and other
important details!
Can't remember how to do syllabus statements? Click HERE for reminder information!!
Units of Study:
Other Useful/Interesting Links:
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Online Textbook--we have a website with some useful review tools that is associated with the white textbook that we use. We will periodically be using this site for some online homework (which you will submit for a grade to a special e-mail address: shsphysics@gmail.com) |
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Diagnoser.com--this website will be used in some units for some online assignments (typically quick multiple choice assignments to check your understanding of concepts!) You will each be given a unique login username and password so you can access these assignments. Once you get that number, DON'T LOSE IT! :) |
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"HyperPhysics"--Hyperphysics is a great review website. Pretty much any topic in physics you want to get a little more information on will be found on this site. Hyperphysics is based on a flow chart (concept map) of physics topics--keep clicking until you find the specific info you're looking for! |
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Physics and Astronomy Reference Pages--PhysLink.com has put together a page with pretty much any conversion factor or constant value that you would ever need for this class (and more!!) in this handy reference site...or go HERE for a list of useful conversions and constants |
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Open Door Website--has information on many of the IB Physics topics, plus has review questions for your information. |
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SL Unit Topic Outlines: These are the topic outlines for the SL material. Since the required syllabus has changed slightly since last year, there are parts of these topics that we haven't yet completed. Please print off a copy of each of these topic outlines before the second day of school so we can highlight the ones that you should already have notes/information for.
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LAST Year's Notes--if you need to find any of the power points we used last year, they should be there... |
| HL (year 2) Unit Topic Outlines: These
are the units (in addition to what was not covered last year) that we
need to cover during this school year. (*note: the
options topics are a bit open--we'll talk as a class to decide what
you'd like to cover, time permitting...)
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IB Study Guide: Physics for the IB Diploma
Just make sure you purchase the most recent edition--it's ORANGE!
If you can't afford it, but still want it, talk to me--I'll see about getting one for you to borrow (but you wouldn't be able to write in it!)
by A. Tsokos
Also found on Amazon.com (~$49)
This would supplement our textbook; if you are taking the HL exam, you may want to purchase this textbook (and again, make sure you get the most recent edition!):
Again, if you want it, but you can't afford it, (and you don't mind not being able to write in it), let me know :)
In May, students will have the opportunity to take the IB Physics (HL) exam. Taking the exam does show colleges that you are dedicated to your studies, and, depending on your score, some colleges will use your achievement to allow you to skip entry-level courses or possibly earn credit. You will want to check with the universities to which you are applying to see if this is the case for that school.
So what exactly does the test look like? There are 3 "papers" (tests) that make up the IB Physics test (SL or HL). Paper 1 and 2 are both for the core material (no options)--topics 1-8.
| Paper 1 is all multiple choice, and the questions will look very similar to the ones you see on review assignments and exams throughout the year. No calculators are allowed, but the data booklet will be provided (most questions are conceptual, but there may be a few very simple calculations) |
| Paper 2 is split into two parts, both of which are short answer, calculation problems, or longer essay questions. Section A is typically a data-based question, where you will be given a scenario and will be asked to analyze the provided data--usually by creating/interpreting a graph or doing some other calculations. Section B requires you to answer two questions from a choice of four; the "questions" are actually a series of short answer/calculation questions that all relate to a similar topic. Calculators are required, and data booklets/equations will be provided. |
| Paper 3 is a
set of short answer/calculation type questions that are related to a
specific optional topic (I'll get you that list a little later). You
will be asked to answer all of the questions for 2 of the options.
Hopefully we will have covered at least one of the topics before you take
the test, but we may not have time by May--we'll set up a series of extra
review sessions to cover some material to help prepare you more for
the options. Otherwise I will provide you with as much information
and help as I can so you can study a bit on your own. I wish I could
guarantee that we'd have time to cover all the core topics AND both
options, but I can't guarantee that. |
AP(B) Physics Test:
Topics covered in IB physics will also help students prepare for the AP
Physics (B) exam, but not completely. (Students would more than likely
be better prepared now that you've taken a second year of IB Physics). This is the
non-calculus AP physics exam. Extra review sessions may be available
for students interested in taking this exam. Please
let me know if you want more information regarding the AP(B) test.