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The PhysicsBowl A Contest for High Schools

The PhysicsBowl A Contest for High Schools. Michael C. Faleski Delta College Oct. 11, 2008. PhysicsBowl – 2008. Schools divided into 15 Regions Roughly geographic Michigan competes in Region 8 Schools of science/math compete in own region Within each region – 2 divisions

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The PhysicsBowl A Contest for High Schools

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  1. The PhysicsBowlA Contest for High Schools Michael C. Faleski Delta College Oct. 11, 2008

  2. PhysicsBowl – 2008 • Schools divided into 15 Regions • Roughly geographic • Michigan competes in Region 8 • Schools of science/math compete in own region • Within each region – 2 divisions • Division 1 - 1st year physics (first time students take physics) • Division 2 - 2nd year physics (taken 2nd, 3rd, … course in physics)

  3. Details of contest • 40 questions • Division 1 students - #1 - #40 • Division 2 students - #11 - #50 • Questions become progressively more difficult • 45 minute time limit • Equation sheet provided • Multiple Choice - Machine scored • Questions cover all areas of physics • Good review for AP/IB/ other exams

  4. Winners • Top two highest scoring students (only correct answers count) win prizes in each region & division • Schools… • Top 4 students (changing to top 5 in 2009) constitute team score • Top 2 teams in each region/division win prizes

  5. Winners – Michigan Students • Division 1 • 1st place – Eric D. Reum – Ludington, HS • Division 2 • 1st place – Duncan W. Harris – Chelsea School • 2nd place – Jimmy J. Li – Northville HS

  6. Winners – Michigan Schools • Division 1 • 2nd place – Ludington HS • Division 2 • 1st place – Chelsea School

  7. Prizes - 2008 • Top 2 students (and their teacher) in each region/division • Won a TI-30 XS MultiView Calculator • Top 2 schools in each region/division • Won $25 AAPT Store gift certificate • Won $100 gift certificate from Frey Scientific • T-shirts for students on team • Looking to expand for 2009!

  8. 2008 PhysicsBowl • ~175 schools competed • ~4000 students • From US, Canada, and schools in Japan & Taiwan

  9. Statistics • Highest Score – • 37 in Division I • 36 in Division II • Highest Team Score (4 students)– • 131 in Division I • 109 in Division II

  10. More information • www.delta.edu/phy/PhysicsBowl • Contains copies of test, results, solutions • www.aapt.org/Contests/physicsbowl.cfm • michaelfaleski@delta.edu • I am the current Academic Coordinator for the exam. • We are always looking for people to get involved with the process of writing/editing the exam… details on the Results Pages.

  11. Changes coming for 2009 PhysicsBowl !!

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