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Physics 101
#1
Does anybody know if the SL, shmoop and study.com physics 101 courses are algebra- or calculus-based? I think someone wrote that Straighterline is heavy on calculus, but not sure about study.com and shmoop.
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#2
In the syllabus, SL mentions that it's calculus-based. The other 2 do not. I would recommend Study.com as a better choice if you want to try it out, I haven't heard much good about Shmoop at all. If people complain about the Lit courses, I can't imagine that a math or science course will be easy to follow and learn from.
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#3
If you're looking for physics for science majors, it usually needs to be calculus based with lab. For the rest of the world, algebra based is probably fine. I believe SL is the only one of the ACE options that is calculus based, though it is worth a quick email to the other providers to confirm. Once upon a time when I had to look into that question, it was before we even had Shoop - can't recall about Study... It may or may not be very important, not necessarily from the standpoint of difficulty, but from the standpoint of what will be required for a degree. Post back when you find out- I'm curious too.
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#4
Saylor has two Physics courses that would transfer into TESU as PHY 111 and 112. They are calculus based.
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Thank you all so very much. And then, for our kids of school age, there is also AP. So many choices...I will report back.
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#6
I think the Uexcels are algebra-based.
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#7
Shmoop told me by email that their physics course is algebra-based.
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Study.com just added Physics I & II to their ACE-approved courses, so you might want to check with them to see if those are any different than their Intro to Physics course.
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