Out textbook is Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, 2000. This is supplemented by the text they read over the summer, Conceptual Physics by Hewitt. The teacher provides lab materials and supplementary handouts. Each student must bring a scientific calculator, notebook, paper, and pencil to class daily. Students are allowed to get help but copying is not allowed.
Homework is a time to learn from mistakes.
Students are graded on effort, not correct answers. To get credit, they must make a noticeable attempt. Homework is as important as practice to an athlete. It is mandatory for success. Due to the extremely intense nature of this class, the vast majority of the grade is based upon the numerous chapter tests.