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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the HS offers AP Physics 1 & 2 (algebra based) vs AP Physics C (calc based), that could be a good option. AP Phys C is covered over two semester.

I'm not sure if AP Phys 1 & 2 are semester long courses, but I presume they are.[/quote]
Ugh, no. Not for a kid taking on level Algebra 2. AP Physics 1 is a pretty hard class. Kids need to be able to apply algebraic concepts in abstract situations. A student in the on level math track doesn’t have those skills yet.[/quote]

I don't think OP is even considering this path, but as an FYI to others on the thread.  At our school AP Physics 1 has a co-requisite of pre-calc.  My kid is in it now and said more than half the class is currently in calc and she complains that a lot of the math comes up in physics before it is taught in honors precalc so she has to self study the math to understand the physics (though presumably this makes it easier when it comes up in pre calc!).

There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding on the board this morning (in other threads, as well).  I'd encourage people to search for last year's threads on these subjects because you'll get the full conversation and can make your own assessments-- don't rely only on the answers that pop up quickly after you ask the questions.[/quote]

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