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This is the number one physics program in the nation – and for good reason. “Physics: Principles and Problems” presents concisely developed concepts supported by an appropriate amount of math and every day applications to make the subject interesting and unintimidating…. More >>
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems – Teacher Wraparound Edition 1999
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#1 by Anonymous on February 4, 2010 - 1:44 am
This book did a good job describing basic physics in a simple manner. I summarized the topics very well.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Exedore Zand on February 4, 2010 - 3:00 am
I’ve noticed that the same reviews keep coming up for three different books – so let me say that I’m referring to the 1999 Glencoe Physics book, with the lightning on the cover.
It’s a very good physics text for the entry level high school student. Many of the negative reviews above were written by students who obviously either slept during class or had a crash-test dummy for a teacher. All physics education researchers will tell you that ‘worked example problems’ are the worst way to ‘attempt’ to learn physics. It is the logic behind these problems and the skills acquired from testing and exploring that make one learn physics. This book does a better job than most at explaining these skills.
I used to teach out of this book – but now only ask students to use it as an optional reference, because I write my own stuff to use in class.
If you are aiming to take the AP, then I would suggest something like College Physics by Serway and Faughn. Otherwise, this is your best bet.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by L. Wang on February 4, 2010 - 5:04 am
The book is not worth the money, also the book I received is old. I am not sure if they send me a wrong one or not. I returned the book.
Rating: 1 / 5
#4 by Jerriann Mottwiler on February 4, 2010 - 5:31 am
Purchased the book on 7/26 and have yet to receive it. Was suppose to be delivered 8/17, first day of school. It is Aug 31 and we still don’t have it. Need it to do homework assignments. Emailed seller and never got response. Expecting refund and will order for another source.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by statW on February 4, 2010 - 8:14 am
One of the worst examples of Physics text books. Explanations are poor. Very limited number of examples. And the examples are not clearly explained. By making it too simple the author has sacrificed rigor and has ended up confusing students. I would not recommend this text book as an introductory text book on physics to juniors and seniors in high school. I am yet to find a better book than Giancoli’s for a non-calculus based introductory physics text book.
Rating: 1 / 5