Each April all physics students take the California Standards Test (CST) in physics. It is important that you review for this test, especially if you took physics in the Fall. Here's the CST link to some practice questions you should work through to prepare for the test. The answers and a formula reference sheet are given on the last pages of the link. The actual test usually has 60 multiple choice questions. The practice questions are from past CST exams and are very similar to the questions you will see on the test:

Click here to download the Practice CST Physics Test

The Great News: If you get a raw score of 80-89% (equivalent to a "B") on the CST Physics Test, you can change your physics grade to one letter grade higher than you earned, to a maximum of a "B" in one Term of your choice. If you get a raw score of 90% or higher (equivalent to an "A") on it, you can change your grade two letter grades higher to a maximum of an "A" in one Term of your choice.

You must fill out this application and return it to Mr. Goettler by September 15 in the same year you took the exam.

Example with 80-89% : You earned a C- in physics in Term 1 and scored 80-89% on the CST Physics Test. You can then apply to have your grade changed from a "C-" to a "B-" for that term. If you earned a "C+" it could be changed to a "B" for that term.

Example with 90% or higher: You earned a D+ in Term 2 and scored 90% or higher on the CST Test. You can then apply to have your grade changed from a "D+" to "B+" for that term. If you earned a "B-," it could be changed to an "A" for that term.

Click here to download the Grade Change Application