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FTCE Physics Subject Area Preparation Course. This program is designed to help familiarize candidates with the content and format of a test for the Physics Subject Area test.
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FTCE Physics Subject Area Preparation Course This program is designed to help familiarize candidates with the content and format of a test for the Physics Subject Area test. The knowledge and skills assessed by the test are acquired throughout the academic career of a candidate. A primary means of preparing for the test is the collegiate preparation of the candidate. This program will illustrates some of the types of questions that appear on a test; however, the set of sample questions provided in this preparation guide does not necessarily define the content or difficulty of an entire actual test. All test components(e.g., directions, question content and formats) may differ from those presented here.
Session Norms • Respect • No side bars • Work on assigned materials only • Keep phones on vibrate • If a call must be taken, please leave the room to do so
The purpose of the Physics Subject Area test is to assess the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in the following six subareas: • I. Nature of Scientific Inquiry in Physics • II. Mathematics in Physics • III.Mechanics • Kinematics • Dynamics • IV. Thermodynamics • V. Electricity and Magnetism • VI. Waves, Sound, and Light • VII. Quantum Theory and the Atom Physics Subject Area Test
Physics SAE Introduction • test is all MC, taken completely on-line • Physics (6-12) SAE pre-test Self-evaluation • Review of Specific Content Schedule
Course Outline • Session 1 • Pre Test & Review • Competencies 1 – 4 • Session 2 • Competencies 5 -7 • Post Test
Required Materials • Scientific Calculator • Princeton Review AP Physics • Leduc, Steven A. (2010). Cracking the AP Physics B & C Exams, 2010-2011 edition. New York, NY: Random House, Inc. • Paper for notes • Study Guides provided on wiki site