AP Physics B is undergoing a major redesign. The implementation of the new approach is expected to occur by 2015. Mr. Hernandez will outline the latest developments in Physics B as well as some of the specific changes being proposed for the AP Physics C exam. Participants will perform an activity (via the modeling approach) that is likely to be used as a pattern for lab questions in future AP exams. There will also be an opportunity to discuss approaches to teaching AP Physics and to share specific teaching ideas. Mr. Hernandez will share insights on test development and the scoring of AP Exams; he will also provide participants with access to all the written materials he uses in his summer AP Institutes.
PHYSICS TEACHING WORKSHOP: AP Physics B&C – Upcoming Changes and Use of Modeling Approach
ORGANIZER: Fernand Brunschwig, Physics and Science Education,
Columbia Teachers College
WORKSHOP LEADER: Jesus Hernandez, Physics Teacher, Queens Metro High
School, Forest Hills, Queens, NY. Mr. Hernandez has been involved in the development and scoring of AP exams and has facilitated summer AP Institutes for teachers.
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHERE: Columbia Teachers College, Zankel Hall, Room 404
(Physics Lab), 525 West 120th St., NY, NY 10027
(#1 subway to W116 St/Columbia Univ, or muni-meter parking on W 120th St.)
COST: $10.00 per participant (cash at workshop, receipts and certificates available)
CAPACITY: Limited to 30 participants.
**RESERVATIONS REQUIRED** AT:
http://tinyurl.com/advplacephys
DESCRIPTION:
AP Physics B is undergoing a major redesign. The implementation of the new approach is expected to occur by 2015. Mr. Hernandez will outline the latest developments in Physics B as well as some of the specific changes being proposed for the AP Physics C exam. Participants will perform an activity (via the modeling approach) that is likely to be used as a pattern for lab questions in future AP exams. There will also be an opportunity to discuss approaches to teaching AP Physics and to share specific teaching ideas. Mr. Hernandez will share insights on test development and the scoring of AP Exams; he will also provide participants with access to all the written materials he uses in his summer AP Institutes.
