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Weel done, joe, well done.  CP requirements is only a pulse. Terrific.How
many students in your school?
gheri

On Sun, 12 Mar 1995, Joseph Spaccavento wrote:

> I guess conceptual physics is anything you want it to be!
>
> I teach a conceptual Physics course and the only requirement is a pulse, and
> sometimes that requirement is waived.
>
> My school offers Physics 1 or College Prep  Physics, Physics 2, 2nd year AP
> optional and also Conceptual Physics which has no math requirement.  (I must
> note that my district requires 1 year of Algebra for graduation so must
> students do meet this before CP , or a least concurrent with CP.)
>
> To answer a few questions:
>
> Yes, you can teach youngsters physics without math
>
> Yes, it is probably more difficult, for the instructor
>
> Yes, it is valuable for the youngsters.  Just because they are not
> mathematically ready to perform the necessary proofs and problem solving.  It
> doesn't mean that they don't have a right to understand basic physics
> concepts.
>
> Not all HS students will take physics courses in college, not all HS students
> will go to college, I believe that all HS students should have th opportunity
> to understand the physical world around them, Conceptual Physics is that
> place.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Joe Spaccavento
> North Arlington HS
>