AP Physics 1 and Physics 2 - AP Exam Instructions - Algebra-Based Exam Logistics

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AP Exam instructions for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 (Algebra-Based) specify regular and late-testing exam dates and administration timing for Sections I and II, including total time, question counts, calculator permissions, and required writing instruments. It details what proctors must bring, exam distribution checks, seating-chart preparation, approved calculator guidance, rules on calculator placement and sharing, monitoring of graphing calculators, and handling of equation tables. It also provides proctor scripts for confirming exam titles and label placement on answer sheets.

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Pages7

Reading Time18 min

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Exam dates and structure

Section I (Multiple Choice)

Section II

Proctor materials and preparation

What proctors need to bring

Before distributing exams

Calculator and equipment rules

Exam administration scripts

Physics 1: Algebra-Based (regular and late)

Physics 2: Algebra-Based (regular and late)

Packet opening and label handling

AP® Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam Regularly Scheduled Exam Date: Tuesday afternoon, May 2, 2017 Late-Testing Exam Date: Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2017 AP® Physics 2: Algebra-Based Exam Regularly Scheduled Exam Date: Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2017 Late-Testing Exam Date: Friday morning, May 19, 2017 Section I Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator allowed Number of Questions: 50* Percent of Total Score: 50% Writing Instrument: Pencil required *The number of questions may vary slightly depending on the form of the exam. Section II Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Calculator allowed Number of Questions Physics 1: 5 Number of Questions Physics 2: 4 Percent of Total Score: 50% Writing Instrument: Pen with black or dark blue ink, or pencil What Proctors Need to Bring to This Exam • Exam packets • Answer sheets • AP Student Packs • 2016-17 AP Coordinator’s Manual • This book—AP Exam Instructions • AP Exam Seating Chart template • School Code and Home-School/SelfStudy Codes • Extra calculators • Extra rulers or straightedges • Pencil sharpener • Container for students’ electronic devices (if needed) • Extra No. 2 pencils with erasers • Extra pens with black or dark blue ink • Extra paper • Stapler • Watch • Signs for the door to the testing room – “Exam in Progress” – “Cell phones are prohibited in the testing room” Before Distributing Exams: Check that the title on all exam covers is Physics 1: Algebra-Based or Physics 2: Algebra-Based. If there are any exam booklets with a different title, contact the AP coordinator immediately. Students are permitted to use rulers, straightedges, and four-function, scientific, or graphing calculators for these entire exams (Sections I and II). Before starting the exam administration, make sure each student has an appropriate calculator, and any student with a graphing calculator has a model from the approved list on page 49 of the 2016-17 AP Coordinator’s Manual. See pages 46–49 ofthe AP Coordinator’s Manual for more information. If a student does not have an appropriate calculator or has a graphing calculator not on the approved list, you may provide one from your supply. If the student does not want to use the calculator you provide or does not want to use a calculator at all, he or she must hand copy, date, and sign the release statement on page 47 ofthe AP Coordinator’s Manual. 231 PHYSICS 1 AND PHYSICS 2 Physics 1 and Physics 2 Students may have no more than two calculators on their desks. Calculators may not be shared. Calculator memories do not need to be cleared before or after the exam. Students with HewlettPackard 48–50 Series and Casio FX-9860 graphing calculators may use cards designed for use with these calculators. Proctors should make sure infrared ports (Hewlett-Packard) are not facing each other. Since graphing calculators can be used to store data, including text, proctors should monitor that students are using their calculators appropriately. Attempts by students to use the calculator to remove exam questions and/or answers from the room may result in the cancellation of AP Exam scores. Tables containing equations commonly used in physics are included in each AP Exam booklet, for use during the entire exam. Students are NOT allowed to bring their own copies of the equation tables to the exam room. SECTION I: Multiple Choice ! Do not begin the exam instructions below until you have completed the appropriate General Instructions for your group. Make sure you begin the exam at the designated time. Remember, you must complete a seating chart for this exam. See pages 325–326 for a seating chart template and instructions. See the 2016-17 AP Coordinator’s Manual for exam seating requirements (pages 51–54). Physics 1: Algebra-Based If you are giving the regularly scheduled exam, say: It is Tuesday afternoon, May 2, and you will be taking the AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Exam. If you are gi

FAQs

What are the regular and late-testing dates for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 (Algebra-Based)?

AP Physics 1 regular testing is Tuesday afternoon, May 2, 2017, and late testing is Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2017. AP Physics 2 regular testing is Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2017, and late testing is Friday morning, May 19, 2017.

What calculator rules apply during the exams?

Students may use appropriate four-function, scientific, or graphing calculators for the entire exam, and graphing calculators must come from an approved list. Students may have no more than two calculators on their desks, calculators may not be shared, and proctors should monitor appropriate use since graphing calculators can store data.

What should proctors check before distributing exams?

Proctors must check that the title on all exam covers is exactly “Physics 1: Algebra-Based” or “Physics 2: Algebra-Based” as appropriate. If any booklet has a different title, the AP coordinator should be contacted immediately.

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