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
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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
*Physics Subject Area Test
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
Percentage of test corresponding to each subarea
Nature of Science
Thermodynamics
Waves & Optics
Modern Physics
Mathematics of Physics
Mechanics
Electricity & Magnetism
10%
7%
8%
20%
10%
18%
27%
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* Physics SAE Introduction
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test is all MC, taken completely on-line
* Physics (6-12) SAE pre-test Self-evaluation
* Review of Specific Content
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