I asked the question about AP Physics 1 vs Honors or pre-ap physics, because when my older 2 were in high school, AP Physics 1 was not an option as the first physics course. Every public and private school( in our area ) that offered AP Physics 1, 2 or C required the honors or pre-ap before taking AP… 6-7 years ago. Perhaps other schools in the US have always allowed AP Physics I as the first course but it was not “marketed” that way at least around here. Just feel like in a push to get kids to more advanced material some of the basics are getting left behind… an inch deep and mile wide of actual knowledge.