So I’ve come to the point in my high school career that I have to take Physics. My friends pity me and are constantly reminding me how hard Physics supposedly is. If I am going to survive this class, I am going to have to take a few steps to get there. It is time I ask myself, “How can I succeed in Physics?”
1. I will be on time to class and bring all of my supplies. I also give in to the fact that I will make mistakes and will need a pencil, no matter how much I hate pencils. Physics also requires a ruler and a calculator.
2. I will pay attention and ask questions when I am confused. I will take notes in class so I can remember what we talked about and use those notes as a resource when completing my homework.
3. I will not rush through readings but pay attention and take notes. It’s not about getting it done fast; it’s about getting it done well.
4. I will use my resources (wiki, website, text) and strive to get every assignment in on time. I will write down all of my assignments in my planner, check them off when I am finished, and correct them using the class website.
5. I will approach every problem with a strategy and show all of my work. According to the source the wonderful Mrs. Gende gave us, there are four steps to solve a problem. These steps are (1) Write down data and unknown. Convert units. Basically get organized to solve the problem. (2) Write down the equation necessary and solve for unknowns. (3) Substitute values into the equation. (4) CHECK YOUR WORK. This step is especially important for me because I make careless errors all the time! On my last quiz I made a conversion with 1 m = 1000 Km...whoops!
6. I will keep my notes and handouts neatly organized in my binder. That way, when test time comes, I'll know where everything I need to study is.
Hopefully, with these guidelines, I can approach physics prepared, with a positive attitude, and maybe prove my friends wrong about how hard it is.
Source: Tips For Physics Sucess
Source: Tips For Physics Sucess
