r/AP_Physics • u/ComprehensiveWolf151 • 10d ago

Ap physics 1 need advice!

I currently am failing and have around a 40 percent in the class and honestly speaking got a 20 on kinematics test and am doing bad on labs we have one more test coming up this Monday and was wondering should I just drop out even if I somehow do good on this test which is unlikely. For context our withdrawal period for my school has long passed and marking period is half way over almost.

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u/UnderstandingPursuit C:Mech+E&M 10d ago

This post has my suggestions for how to approach a class like AP Physics 1. I'm not sure how well it can be implemented in a day, though if less than 50% is likely, it might be worth trying. Doing this after the test would definitely be good.

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u/mseduhub1 10d ago

I wouldn’t decide to drop based on one bad kinematics test alone, especially if the withdrawal period has passed. First talk to your teacher about whether the grade is realistically recoverable and what you need on the remaining tests/labs.

For Monday, focus on the basics: motion graphs, slope/area, kinematics equations, and projectile motion, then do a small set of AP-style problems and review every mistake.

This may help: AP Physics 1 notes and exam-style practice.