batmanmom Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) My ds13 is finishing up AOPS Algebra 1 this summer and he will be starting the equivalent of 8th grade in the fall. I would like to have him start Physics, which I understand requires very strong Algebra. Would doing additional Algebra prepare him much more for Physics ... or is having a good grasp on Algebra 1 sufficient? Any thoughts will be appreciated. Thanks! Penny Edited June 8, 2016 by batmanmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 He can start Hewitt's conceptual physics in 8th. If he has done that he could start algebra-based physics. You can look at the recommended resources for AP Physics 1 & 2 in this pinned thread for reference. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/540313-homeschool-high-school-physics/ I find a basic review of trigonometry useful but not essential as physics textbooks would review sine, cosine and tangent in the chapter that needs it. E.g http://lshsstem.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/1/4/39145399/phy_1_trig_for_physics.pdf You won't need AoPS intermediate algebra to start physics. Whether it would be better to wait, I don't know since my kids like physics and won't be willing to wait. We just revise the math as needed when my kids aren't sure about the math in physics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I don't know if it's an option for you, but Derek Owens' Physics is algebra-based and should be very doable by a student who has completed AoPS Intro to Algebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanmom Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks Arcadia. I'll check out those links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanmom Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 I don't know if it's an option for you, but Derek Owens' Physics is algebra-based and should be very doable by a student who has completed AoPS Intro to Algebra. Is this considered on par with Hewitt's Conceptual Physics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Is this considered on par with Hewitt's Conceptual Physics? I don't know; I'm not familiar with the Hewitt text. Hopefully, someone with familiarity will chime in. DO's class is based on the Giancoli text, if that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 In my experience as a student, taking Physics is how you get to very strong Algebra. I imagine AoPS is more than adequate preparation for algebra based physics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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