AP Physics 1 Exam Prep

2026 Spring AP Exam Prep Schedule

2026 Spring

AP Physics 1 Exam Prep

Online

Instructor: Dr. Kuchina
Sunday 1:30PM – 3:30PM CST
Dates: March 1 to April 26
No Class Date: March 8
Fee: $599

This is a review class to help students prepare for the upcoming AP Physics 1 Exam in May. If you are interested in learning Physics with no prior knowledge, check out our AP Physics 1 class.

AP Physics 1 Exam Prep Prerequisite (Must meet at least 1):

Student is taking AP Physics 1 in school
Student has prior Physics knowledge and has completed Algebra 2

Note: Class materials including recordings will be available for 3 more months after the last day of class

Class Description
AP Physics 1 Test is an algebra-based test that will test your understanding of the scientific concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to use algebra when solving problems related to Newtonian mechanics, energy, and more. In 2021 the AP Physics 1 Exam had the lowest passing rate of all the AP exams. Only 42% of students who took the AP Physics 1 exam passed it, and only 7% got a 5, the highest score. This class will prepare students for the upcoming AP Physics 1 test in May.

You can use a four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator throughout the exam, and you will be provided with tables of commonly used physics equations and formulas.

Homework
Weekly homework will be assigned. It will take approximately 45 – 90 minutes to complete.

What’s The Structure Of The Exam?
The AP Physics 1 exam has two sections: multiple choice and free response. The more challenging free response-section comes second and contains five questions:

Experimental Design (1 question)
Qualitative/Quantitative Translation (1 question)
Short Answer: Paragraph Argument (1 question)
Short Answer (2 questions)

These questions can appear in any order in the free-response section.

In terms of scoring, the experimental design question and the qualitative/quantitative design questions are each worth 12 points, while the three short answer questions are each worth 7 points. The free-response section for AP Physics 1 lasts 90 minutes and is worth 50% of your total exam score. You’re allowed a graphing calculator and the Physics 1 equation sheet for the entire section.

Exam Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Dr. Kuchina

Dr. Kuchina holds two Ph.D. degrees: one in Physical and Mathematical Science from Kazakh State University and another in Physics from Old Dominion University.

With a wealth of experience working at research facilities worldwide, Dr. Kuchina has been teaching for nearly two decades. Currently, she leads the Physics Department at a local college and mentors gifted students at the Governor’s School for Science and Technology in advanced math, physics, and computer science. She has many years experiences teaching AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C.

Dr. Kuchina is passionate about teaching and inspiring students. She encourages them to become lifelong learners and creates opportunities for them to participate in competitions and scientific research projects. Many of her students have gone on to pursue physics majors at prestigious universities and work at renowned institutions like NASA and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.