About the Course

Develop a Deeper Understanding of Physics

AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based helps students understand how and why objects move, interact, rotate, oscillate, and behave in fluids. Students develop the mathematical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed for success in their school course and on the AP exam.

This is an algebra-based physics course and does not require Calculus. Students learn to represent physical situations using diagrams, graphs, equations, written explanations, and mathematical models.

The focus is not simply on memorizing formulas. Students learn to identify relevant information, connect physical concepts, analyze unfamiliar situations, justify their reasoning, and determine which principles should be applied to solve a problem.

The course works alongside the student’s school curriculum, providing additional instruction and targeted practice with challenging concepts, assignments, experiments, quizzes, tests, and AP-style questions throughout the school year.

The goal is to help students succeed in AP Physics 1, develop strong scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills, and prepare confidently for the AP Physics 1 exam.

Learn more about the current curriculum on College Board.

What Students Will Learn

• Kinematics
  Analyze motion using position, displacement, velocity, acceleration, vectors, graphs, and mathematical models.
• Force and Translational Dynamics
  Study forces, free-body diagrams, Newton’s laws, friction, gravity, springs, and circular motion.
• Work, Energy, and Power
  Explore kinetic and potential energy, work, conservation of energy, and power.
• Linear Momentum
  Understand momentum, impulse, collisions, and conservation of momentum.
• Torque and Rotational Dynamics
  Analyze rotational motion, torque, rotational inertia, and rotational equilibrium.
• Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
  Study rotational kinetic energy, angular momentum, rolling motion, and orbiting systems.
• Oscillations
  Explore simple harmonic motion, frequency, period, and energy in oscillating systems.
• Fluids
  Understand density, pressure, buoyancy, fluid motion, and conservation principles involving fluids.
• Scientific Practices
  Create physical representations, analyze experimental procedures and data, evaluate evidence, and support scientific claims.
• AP Exam Preparation
  Practice AP-style multiple-choice and free-response questions while developing effective problem-solving and exam strategies.

What’s Included

✓ Weekly 90-minute class
✓ In-person, small-group instruction
✓ Coverage of all eight AP Physics 1 units
✓ Support with the student’s school curriculum
✓ Supplemental assignments and problem-solving practice
✓ Quiz and test review support
✓ Experimental analysis and scientific reasoning
✓ AP-style multiple-choice and free-response practice
✓ Individual attention and feedback
✓ Preparation for the AP Physics 1 exam

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Course Details

Program: Full School Year
Format: In-Person Small Group
Tuition: $240/month
Location: Rising Future Learning Center, South Plainfield

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