I heard the multiple choice on the AP Physics 1 exam is incredibly difficult. What is the best way to prepare for it?
I would not say that the MC for physics 1 is incredibly difficult. There are a lot more calculation questions than the frq, where the correct answer is a numerical answer (for example, given a velocity curve and mass, calculate the net change in momentum). However, there are still a lot of qualitative questions (for example, rank bulbs in a circuit in order of power output or identify the force causing a change in rotational velocity). If you are taking the test and have an AP teacher, ask them to look at the full-length exam released on their course audit or look at the sample questions and the course description. I have not looked at any review books, but have heard that 5 steps to a 5 is decent.
barrons is good i guess
look at past free response and ask your teacher too
How would you rank the effectiveness in the Princeton Review, Barrons, 5 Steps to a 5 and AP Physics 1 Essentials Prep Books? (1 being the best)
Many teachers around the country have access to NMSI, the National Math & Science Initiative. This is a online based site that provides teachers with many of the tests used in AP Physics classes. Many of the questions on this site are retired from past AP Physics B exams and are similar if not exactly the type you will see on the redesign. NMSI use to work in conjunction with the CollegeBoard, so they have a lot of material. Your best bet would be to ask your teacher if they have any MC practice from them to go over in class or after school. They won’t let you take them home since they’re a secure site though! Cheers!
this is really late lol but @1618dz 5 Steps and AP Essentials would be a high 1/low 2: Princeton and Barron high 3/4 ; I’ve heard some really bad things about them…
However, Giancoli is a great textbook to use