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DISCIPLINE!
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Regents Physics Exam Results 2003 2004 School
Year
35,125
Number of students taking the exam
28,656
Number of students who passed
6,469 !
Number of students who failed
20
Almost one out of every five!
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Regents Physics Exam Results 2003 2004 School
Year
35,125
Number of students taking the exam
8,400
Number of students passing at mastery levels (85
or higher)
lt 24
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• PREPARATION STRATEGIES
• FOR THE
• NYS Regents
• Physical Setting / Physics
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Physical Setting / Physics Exam
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT!
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Physical Setting / Physics Exam

• Part A Multiple choice. Usually 35 questions,
  or 41 of the exam.
• Part B1 Multiple choice. Usually 12 15
  questions, or about 14 18 of the exam.
• Part B2 Some multiple choice, mostly
  constructed-response questions. Usually accounts
  for 15 20 of the exam
• Part C Extended/constructed response. Makes up
  20 30 of the exam.

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Physical Setting / Physics Exam

• Five Major Topic Areas
• Mechanics
• Energy
• Electricity/Magnetism
• Waves/Light
• Modern Physics

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PRACTICE !

• http//www.nysedregents.org/ (Under Science
  click Physics)

Seek Assistance whenever necessary!
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• TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
• FOR THE
• NYS Regents
• Physical Setting / Physics
• Exam

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Every Question is Important!

• Total number of points possible on the exam (Raw
  Score) 85 points.
• Multiple choice questions account for about 50 of
  these points.
• Thats almost 60 of the total possible points!
• Dont rush through these questions!
• Treat Multiple choice questions like word
  problems (they usually are), and take the time to
  solve them properly.

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Problem-Solving Method

• Step 1 Carefully read the problem, and identify
  all given or implied pieces of information (write
  them down, using appropriate variable symbols).
• Step 2 Read the problem again! Identify
  everything the problem is asking for and write
  it/them down (again, using appropriate variable
  symbols).

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Problem-Solving Method

• Step 3 Write down the equation(s) that will
  help you solve the problem, and algebraically
  solve for the desired variable (you might not
  like to do this, but you wont make as many math
  errors, and youre more likely to have the
  correct units on your answer)!
• Step 4 Substitute the appropriate numbers, with
  the appropriate units into the equation at least
  one time.

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Problem-Solving Method

• Step 5 Perform the calculation, then be sure to
  write the correct answer with the correct units!

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• Example
• An F-14 Tomcat attains a speed of 33 m/s in 3
  seconds as it takes off from the deck of an
  aircraft carrier. What is the acceleration of
  the jet?

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Equations are PMRs!

• PMR Precise Mathematical Relationship
• All the equations on the Reference Tables are
  PMRs!
• On questions that ask you to determine the effect
  changing one variable will have on another, you
  can use simple arrow analysis to quickly
  determine the answer.
• Become very familiar with the Reference Tables!

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• Example 1
• If the resistance in a series circuit is
  reduced, and the voltage remains constant,
  determine the effect on the current in the
  circuit.

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• Example 2
• Determine the effect on the kinetic energy of
  an object if its velocity is doubled.

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Review Session Topical Outline

• Mechanics
• - Vectors
• - Linear Motion and Free Fall
• - Projectile Motion
• - Laws of Motion and Force
• - Friction/forces on Inclined Planes
• - Momentum and Impulse

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Review Session Topical Outline

• Work, Power and Energy.
• Electricity and Magnetism
• - Electrostatics and Electric Fields
• - Electricity
• - Magnetism and Electromagnetism
• Waves and Light.
• Modern Physics.

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REMEMBER!

• What to DO!
• - Start preparing for the exam NOW!
• - Get lots of rest the night before!
• - Also, eat a decent meal before 6 pm!
• - Go to the bathroom BEFORE the exam!
• - Bring only what youre supposed to!
• - Answer Every Question!
• - Check your Answers!

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REMEMBER!

• KEY STRATEGIES
• - Know your opponent!
• - Practice!
• - Seek assistance!
• - Every Question is important!
• - Follow your PSM!
• - Know your PMRs!

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Physics
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