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[quote=Anonymous]BCC parent here, whose DC took AP Physics C last year and had a very different experience than PP's kid (or PP's source for their info).  My DC and all of their friends really liked the class and the teacher, despite finding it the most challenging class they took in HS.   Everyone they knew in the class previously took H Physics, which was the assumed progression.  I don't think my DC would have enjoyed the class without that prior Physics experience.

Anyone at BCC considering taking or not taking AP Physics based on this thread probably should just have their DC talk to students in the class this year, since views on the class clearly vary.

As for the difference between AP and IB physics, my sense was that IB physics is much less Calc-based than AP physics, which may or may not be preferred for any given kid.  I think it's also a two-year class, and so the first year substitutes for H Physics.  But like so many challenging topics, the particular teacher will make a huge difference, and so it's probably worth the kid talking specifically to their counselor about expectations as to who will be teaching each class next year.[/quote]

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