Anonymous
Post 01/26/2026 19:02     Subject: Honors Chem or Physics or both in 10th
Anonymous wrote:The kids who struggle in AP Physics 1 are the ones who don’t have a strong math foundation which unfortunately seems to be a lot of kids these days. AP Physics 1 is algebra based but it requires strong mathematical reasoning. They want you to derive equations and rarely ask for numeric answers. Kids who are good at math and are strong analytical and logical thinkers do well in that class. Many kids struggle especially if they don’t focus on deeply understanding the content. Kids who have gotten by on superficially understanding class content + mimicking what the teacher does find the class very challenging


"strong" is subjective but it isn't more mathematically challenging than honors Geometry or Algebra 2
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 11:19     Subject: Honors Chem or Physics or both in 10th
The kids who struggle in AP Physics 1 are the ones who don’t have a strong math foundation which unfortunately seems to be a lot of kids these days. AP Physics 1 is algebra based but it requires strong mathematical reasoning. They want you to derive equations and rarely ask for numeric answers. Kids who are good at math and are strong analytical and logical thinkers do well in that class. Many kids struggle especially if they don’t focus on deeply understanding the content. Kids who have gotten by on superficially understanding class content + mimicking what the teacher does find the class very challenging
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 10:25     Subject: Honors Chem or Physics or both in 10th
Physics is now required for graduation right?
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 10:15     Subject: Honors Chem or Physics or both in 10th
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Some take Hon Physics or more typically AP Physics 1 alongside Hon Chem in 10th so they have more room for the double period science APs later.


I know most kids are now taking AP physics 1 instead of honors physics. AP physics 1 moves very fast and some students really struggle without any background in physics.


Yeah. Honors is a much better overview class but the kids take the AP for college admissions.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2026 09:52     Subject: Honors Chem or Physics or both in 10th
Anonymous wrote:Some take Hon Physics or more typically AP Physics 1 alongside Hon Chem in 10th so they have more room for the double period science APs later.


I know most kids are now taking AP physics 1 instead of honors physics. AP physics 1 moves very fast and some students really struggle without any background in physics.