Transcript Physics

Physics, AP Physics
Michael Alsin
Your Assignment:
• Who is Salman Khan?
• What is the “Khan Academy”?
• What is a “flipped classroom”?
Due at the bell.
Use that smart phone!
How does a student know that
they know, before the test?
Examples and guided practice in class.
Assignments:
Practice Problems [Homework]
Worksheets
Keys and solution guides posted online.
Questions taken/answered in class.
Self Checks / OTB [On The Bell] Q’s / Bell Ringers
Start of many class periods.
None of the above is collected for a “grade”.
How/Where/When can a
student get help?
JAG (Jaguar Academic Growth):
8th Block - Tuesday – 94 minutes.
Before/After School:
MTWF: 7:30 – 7:40 a.m. (Classes start at 7:45)
MTWRF: 2:50 – 3:15 p.m.
Appointment recommended, not required
Course Website:
Easiest methods:
www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvw/malsin
(All teachers’ pages are in the above format.)
Google Search: “jaguar physics” (with “”)
Or … try to remember this:
http://www4.bluevalleyk12.org/BVW/malsin/
Your Assignment:
• Who is Salman Khan?
• What is the “Khan Academy”?
• What is a “flipped classroom”?
Due at the bell.
Use that smart phone!
Everything is on my course web site …
Calendar:
Outline, Handouts, Solutions:
Your Assignment:
• Who is Salman Khan?
• What is the “Khan Academy”?
• What is a “flipped classroom”?
Due at the bell.
Use that smart phone!
Kansas Science Assessment (2010-11 data; waiting on 2011-12):
BVW Science Department Teaching; BVW Students Learning.
BVW had the highest % of students scoring a 5: Exemplary
BVW had the highest % of students scoring a 3 or higher.
BVW had the lowest % of students scoring a 2 or lower.
In fact, BVW best in all categories but one (BVH had 1% more 4s and 5s).
Value Added by Course:
BVW Students that take Physics score 2.0 - 5.6 ACT Science
Reasoning points higher than those that do not take Physics.
BVW PTO
Please join. Please support.
PTO gives back to BVW students through
grants to teachers and sponsors for equipment
beyond what the school budget will allow.
In the past 6 years, PTO has granted me at
least $16,474 for data collection sensors
(Physics), electronic balances (Chemistry),
and clickers (Science Department).
Your Assignment:
• Who is Salman Khan?
• What is the “Khan Academy”?
• What is a “flipped classroom”?
Due at the bell.
Use that smart phone!