Receiving a 2 on the AP® Physics 1 exam can be disheartening, especially when you may have spent months learning difficult material. However, it may be possible to improve your exam score. And while you may feel that a 2 on the AP® Physics I exam is a below average performance, note that over 60% of test-takers scored a 1 or 2 on the 2016 AP® Physics 1 exam.
The AP® Physics Free Response section is composed of 5 questions; you are given 90 minutes to answer them. Knowing the physics is crucial, but beyond that, here are five techniques to minimize errors and maximize points on the AP® Physics Free Response section. We apply all of these techniques to 2015 Free Response Question 1.
So it’s down to the wire, and you’re not sure where to start your review for the AP® Physics exam. With the test just around the corner, you may be worried about how you are going to study it all! Don’t fret, we’re here to make sure you perform better and more confidently on the exam. The best way you can score on the exam is by preparing well and making sure you stay healthy and get enough sleep. Can’t stress that one enough!
Flashcards can be extremely helpful for studying for the AP® Physics exams. While there is very little vocabulary that students need to know for the exam, there are several formulas and equations that students need to know to solve the problems of the multiple choice and free response sections.