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ap physics - q&a: frq strategies & exam grading tips

originally streamed in 2020 with John Frensley, Christian Horner, and Oather StrawdermanTeachers
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Learn proven strategies from AP Physics exam readers in this NMSI chat session. Get insider tips on how your free-response answers are graded and what readers look for on exam day. This session reveals the ABCD and CBDA methods for tackling physics ...more

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  • 0:00

    Introductions and Backgrounds

  • 0:30

    John Frensley's Experience

  • 1:00

    Friendly Physics Facebook Page

  • 1:32

    Christian Horner's Introduction

  • 2:06

    Jonathan Strouderman's Role

  • 2:38

    ABCD Method Overview

  • 3:10

    CBDA Variation Explained

  • 3:40

    Prioritizing Physics Principles

  • 4:43

    Framework for Conceptual Questions

  • 5:14

    ABCD as Checklist

  • 5:44

    Assertion and Underlining Tips

  • 6:45

    Order and Elegance Discussion

  • 7:17

    Including Basic Physics

  • 7:47

    Equation Sheet Annotations

  • 8:48

    Applying ABCD to Example

  • 9:20

    Citing Information from Situation

  • 9:50

    Basic Physics Application

  • 10:23

    Conservation of Energy

  • 10:53

    Drawing Ideas Together

  • 11:24

    Rubric Points Check

  • 12:27

    CBDA Illustration

  • 12:58

    Importance of Time in Air

  • 13:30

    Compare and Contrast Physics

  • 14:01

    Briefly Explain Tips

  • 14:33

    Space and Time Management

  • 15:05

    Answering Questions Efficiently

  • 15:36

    Next CBDA Example

  • 16:06

    Citing Heights and Speeds

  • 16:37

    Highest Average Speed

  • 17:07

    Emphasizing Answer at End

  • 17:41

    Exam Formats Overview

  • 18:12

    Demo Site and Tech Check

  • 18:45

    QQT Tips and Tricks

  • 19:17

    Multiple Representations

  • 19:48

    Repeating for Clarity

  • 20:18

    Relating Parts Together

  • 20:50

    Paragraph Argument Response

  • 21:22

    Getting Paragraph Point

  • 21:53

    Typing vs Handwriting

  • 22:25

    Experimental Design FRQs

  • 22:55

    Basic Lab Design

  • 23:27

    Graphing and Analysis

  • 23:57

    Slope Information

  • 24:27

    D Square Procedure

  • 24:58

    Importance for Physics C

  • 25:29

    Graphs and Relationships

  • 26:01

    Exam Preparation Tips

  • 26:32

    AP Demo Site Practice

  • 27:02

    E-Ticket and Checklist

  • 27:34

    Time Zones and Readiness

  • 28:04

    June Exam Advice

  • 28:34

    Questions and Resources

  • 29:07

    FRQ Types and Prep

  • 29:39

    Released Exams Practice

  • 30:09

    Exam Difficulty Assurance

  • 30:40

    Standard Setting Process

  • 31:11

    Parking Lot Questions

  • 31:42

    Teacher Email Answers

  • 32:13

    Demo Upload Practice

  • 32:44

    Exam Day Checklist

  • 33:16

    Review Books and Videos

  • 33:47

    Recommended YouTube Channels

  • 34:17

    Yao Zhang's Resources

  • 34:49

    TWU Physics Channel

  • 35:22

    Released FRQs and Rubrics

  • 35:53

    Flipping Physics Reviews

  • 36:25

    A Plus Physics Site

  • 36:57

    EM Videos Recommendation

  • 37:30

    Mechanics Content Links

  • 38:00

    Times Bigger Explanation

  • 38:30

    2017 Physics 1 Example

  • 39:00

    Plausible Equation Analysis

  • 39:31

    Rod and Disc Setup

  • 40:02

    Rotational Speed Equation

  • 40:32

    Numerator Denominator Check

  • 41:03

    Inertia and Mass Placement

  • 41:34

    Subtraction vs Addition

  • 42:06

    Constants in Equations

  • 42:37

    Briefly Explain Reasoning

  • 43:09

    Qualitative Quantitative Translation

  • 43:41

    Reader Perspective

  • 44:12

    Avoiding Contradictions

  • 44:43

    Not Getting Flustered

  • 45:13

    Equation Sheet Printing

  • 45:46

    Algebra vs Calculus Equations

  • 46:17

    Physics 2 Unit Pairing

  • 46:48

    Fluids and Thermo Link

  • 47:20

    Balloon in Lake Example

  • 47:50

    Paragraph Response Complexity

  • 48:22

    Review Videos Location

  • 48:53

    2017 Scoring Rubric

  • 49:25

    Addressing Variables

  • 49:57

    Centripetal Force Explanation

  • 50:28

    Net Force in Circles

  • 51:01

    Centripetal Label

  • 51:33

    Forces Acting as Centripetal

  • 52:03

    CBDA for SHM Question

  • 52:34

    2018 Physics 1 Example

  • 53:05

    Amplitude and Energy

  • 53:36

    SHM Not on Mechanics

  • 54:07

    Inelastic Collision

  • 54:39

    Energy and Amplitude Decrease

  • 55:09

    Closing and Thanks

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english & capstone
✍🏽 ap english language📚 ap english literature🔍 ap research💬 ap seminar
arts
🎨 ap art & design🖼️ ap art history🎵 ap music theory
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