noarasseo:

AP testing is right around the corner! And that means a lot of us are probably stressing out right now and just wishing for these two weeks to be over already (like me). I’ve been studying for physics this past week and gathered some tips from my books and teacher that I thought would be useful for the test. Hope this helps!

1. Answer problems with graphs and diagrams first on the multiple-choice part since they are usually the fastest to solve.
2. Take tons of practice tests and assess which concepts you struggle with so you can go back and study them again.
3. Skim over the free-response questions and answer the ones you know best first. This will ensure that you’ll earn all the points that you can instead of dwelling on a problem you are not sure of and running out of time when you could have answered something you knew better.
   
4. Identify given variables and look through the formula sheet for possible equations to use if you are stuck on a problem.
   
5. Show all your work in an orderly fashion and write legibly. AP graders can’t give credit for answers they can’t read even if they are correct so make an effort to write clearly for the sake of your score. Also, label the sub-parts to indicate which question you are answering.
   
6. Label graphs and diagrams correctly. Some questions may require you to put units on the x- and y-axes. Also, make a key if you are asked to draw two different things on the same graph.
   
7. Write down equations that support your answer. Simply writing appropriate equations down can earn you a point.
   
8. However, avoid digressions. Do not simply list out equations that are under the same concept but does not apply to the problem as it can cost you a point. Explain how the equations you wrote down relate to your answer.
   
9. Know how to derive formulas from the ones given on the formula sheet. Not all formulas that can be used are on it.
   
10. If they change the quantity of a variable from a previous question, state how the change affects the problem or system as a whole. 
    
11. Read over old labs you did in class to gather some ideas on what you can write about on the experimental design.
    
12. Mention conservation of energy whenever applicable. It can be used with most of the other topics and is often one of the things AP graders look for.

Do you guys have any other tips?

(Source: pharmstudies)