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Textbook: Hewitt, Paul G. (2006). Conceptual Physics. ISBN 0-13-166302-X Course Content: This portion of physics will focus on Newtonian mechanics. Students will study kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, energy, and rotational motion. Students will be expected to solve problems using mathematics and transfer these problem solving skills to laboratory activities. Test Corrections, Analysis, and Reflection: After each test, students will be required to correct their tests. These corrections must also include a written analysis and reflection. The analysis is a sentence or two addressing each problem missed explaining the mistake made on the test. As a conclusion to the corrections, students will need to write a reflection about the test and the unit. This reflection should include, but is not limited to, a recap of the test (what did you do well, what did you struggle with) and a recap of the unit (what did you like, what didn’t you like). This reflection should be at least a half page in length. You will have one school week to complete this assignment after the test is returned. All students must complete this assignment. Grades: Posted on-line at www.south.mccsc.edu then click the Family Access or Student Access link. Six weeks grades: Grades will be updated at least once a week. You should keep track of your own grade as well.
Six weeks grades will be determined as follows
Homework: 15% Labs: 25% Tests/Quizzes: 60% Trimester grades: 1st six weeks: 40% 2nd six weeks: 40% Final Exam: 20% |