AP Physics C (Sem 2)
Course Description:
This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence. The course is aligned to the Advanced Placement curriculum for AP Physics C: Mechanics and is the equivalent of the first semester of an introductory calculus-based college-level physics course for science and engineering majors. The course emphasizes problem solving including the use of calculus. Course does not include the AP Exam; students can contact their school’s AP Coordinator or the College Board to sign up to take the Exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, it is highly advisable that local school districts proctor their online student AP course midterm and final exams.
Course Details:
Course Title (District): |
AP Physics C (Sem 2) |
Course Title (NCES SCED) : |
AP Physics C |
Course Provider : |
Michigan Virtual |
Content Provided By : |
Michigan Virtual |
Online Instructor Provided By : |
Michigan Virtual |
Standards Addressed : |
National Collegiate Athletic Association, CollegeBoard |
Alignment Document : |
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VhX05djZvwhlsk6hU77xIvGudUjk5DQJkFzyL0LbWYM/edit?usp=sharing |
Academic Terms : |
Semester |
NCES SCED Code : |
Subject Area : |
Life and Physical Sciences |
Course Identifier : |
AP Physics C |
Course Level : |
High School (Secondary) |
Available Credit : |
0.5 |
Sequence : |
2 of 2 |
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Additional Cost: $0.0
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Required Textbook: Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Serway-Jewett, 7th edition) ISBN: 978-0-495-01312-9
Additional Requirements: Students should have access to a graphing calculator and standard physics laboratory equipment.
Upon completion of the course, students will understand circular motion, rotation, oscillations and gravitation, and an introduction to electricity and magnetism.
iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Courses
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This is located in the course syllabus. |
The course content and assignments are aligned with the state’s content standards, Common Core curriculum, or other accepted content standards set for Advanced Placement® courses, technology, computer science, or other courses whose content is not included in the state standards. |
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The goals and objectives are measurable by passing the AP Physics tests. |
The course content and assignments are of sufficient rigor, depth and breadth to teach the standards being addressed. |
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Information literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. |
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The instructor goes to great lengths to define terms and explain content. |
Multiple learning resources and materials to increase student success are available to students before the course begins. |
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Students have access to course materials upon completion of registration. |
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Course requirements are consistent with course goals, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. |
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Information is provided to students, parents and mentors on how to communicate with the online instructor and course provider. |
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The course reflects multi-cultural education, and the content is accurate, current and free of bias or advertising. |
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Expectations for academic integrity, use of copyrighted materials, plagiarism and netiquette (Internet etiquette) regarding lesson activities, discussions, and e-mail communications are clearly stated. |
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This is located on the Student tab on the MVU homepage. |
Privacy policies are clearly stated. |
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These are listed for both parents and students. |
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These are included as notes, videos, teacher lectures, animations, and simulations. |
Assessment and assignment answers and explanations are included. |
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These are in PDF, Camtasia videos, and discussion groups. |
Accessing Course Effectiveness |
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The course provider uses multiple ways of assessing course effectiveness. |
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The course is effective if students pass the AP Exam. Also, there are exit evaluations. |
The course is evaluated using a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness and the findings used as a basis for improvement. |
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There are student exit surveys, comments from sales department, and outside course reviewers as well as course completion data. |
Course Updates |
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The course is updated periodically to ensure that the content is current. |
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Other classes are in the process of being updated. MVU clearly sees this standard as important. |
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Course instructors, whether faceto-face or virtual, are certificated and “highly qualified.” The online course teacher possesses a teaching credential from a state-licensing agency and is “highly qualified” as defined under ESEA. |
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Instructor and Student Support |
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Professional development about the online course delivery system is offered by the provider to assure effective use of the courseware and various instructional media available. |
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There is mandatory training before the instructor begins teaching online. |
The course provider offers technical support and course management assistance to students, the course instructor, and the school coordinator. |
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Course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, have been provided professional development in the behavioral, social, and when necessary, emotional, aspects of the learning environment. |
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Part of Teacher Certification. In addition, the instructor has a very visible web presence that speaks to his qualifications and enthusiasm for content material. |
Course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, receive instructor professional development, which includes the support and use of a variety of communication modes to stimulate student engagement online. |
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There is mandatory teacher training before an instructor begins teaching online. |
The provider assures that course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, are provided support, as needed, to ensure their effectiveness and success in meeting the needs of online students. |
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There is mandatory training before instructor begins teaching online. |
Students are offered an orientation for taking an online course before starting the coursework. |
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Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students’ needs and incorporates varied ways to learn and master the curriculum. |
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This is evident in the Tools Available section. |
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The course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Each unit and lesson includes an overview describing objectives, activities, assignments, assessments, and resources to provide multiple learning opportunities for students to master the content. |
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Instructional Strategies and Activities |
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The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning. |
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There are so many different resources, tools, and methods offered to meet the learning needs of students. |
The course and course instructor provide students with multiple learning paths, based on student needs that engage students in a variety of ways. |
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There are four choices of textbooks, and extension activities for application of concepts. |
The course provides opportunities for students to engage in higher-order thinking, critical reasoning activities and thinking in increasingly complex ways. |
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There are choices for parts of lessons and examples that will get the student to the same end, even if by different paths. |
The course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate students’ needs. |
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The lesson content notes are from different sources and different forms of media. |
Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical requirements are appropriate for the course content and grade-level expectations. |
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Communication and Interaction |
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The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student interaction, including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about student progress. |
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Course requirements include participation in orientation, discussion groups, and completion of and turning in of assignments. |
The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and during the first week of the course) that confirms whether students are engaged and are progressing through the course. The instructor will follow program guidelines to address non-responsive students. |
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Unit 1, introductory exercises and orientation to the system, interface, and procedures. |
The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction to foster mastery and application of the material. |
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The instructor reminded students about his availability throughout course units. This was clearly used in the discussion groups. |
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Students have access to resources that enrich the course content. |
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There are PDF files, movie files, animations, simulations, BrainPop, MIT Open University, TED Talks, and four different choices of texts. |
Evaluation Strategies |
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Student evaluation strategies are consistent with course goals and objectives, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. |
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This course is clearly listed as preparation to pass the AP Physics Test. The tests in the course follow AP Test formatting. This course includes self and peer assessment. |
The course structure includes adequate and appropriate methods and procedures to assess students’ mastery of content. |
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This course is clearly listed as preparation to pass the AP Physics Test. The tests in the course follow AP Test formatting. This course includes self and peer assessment. |
Feedback |
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Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the course to inform instruction. |
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There are quizzes throughout the units followed by a unit test and final exam. Learning is also assessed through assigned work. |
Assessment strategies and tools make the student continuously aware of his/her progress in class and mastery of the content. |
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Quizzes give instant feedback. Feedback also comes through tests and assignments. |
Assessment Resources and Materials |
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Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess students in a variety of ways. |
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Grading rubrics are provided to the instructor and may be shared with students. |
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Teacher resources folder not included. |
The grading policy and practices are easy to understand. |
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Course Architecture |
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The course architecture permits the online instructor to add content, activities and assessments to extend learning opportunities. |
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This is clearly a strength. |
The course accommodates multiple school calendars; e.g., block, 4X4 and traditional schedules. |
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The course is self-paced with a suggested calendar. A student would have the flexibility to complete work as expected by a local district. |
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Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course. |
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Rich media are provided in multiple formats for ease of use and access in order to address diverse student needs. |
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Technology Requirements and Interoperability |
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All technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc...) are specified. |
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Prerequisite skills in the use of technology are identified. |
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The course uses content-specific tools and software appropriately. |
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The course is designed to meet internationally recognized interoperability standards. |
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The reviewers tested most parts of the course including tests, quizzes, and resources using both Mac and PC platforms and had no problems. |
Copyright and licensing status, including permission to share where applicable, is clearly stated and easily found. |
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Accessibility |
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Course materials and activities are designed to provide appropriate access to all students. The course, developed with universal design principles in mind, conforms to the U.S. Section 504 and Section 508 provisions for electronic and information technology as well as the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility guidelines (WCAg 2.0). |
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Data Security |
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Student information remains confidential, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). |
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Options are given for parent/guest access. There is also a link to a privacy policy on the MVU home page. |
Review Conducted By: Michigan Virtual
Date of Review:
07/24/2014
The following topics are included: circular motion, rotation, oscillations and gravitation, and an introduction to electricity and magnetism.
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