High school Definition and 738 Threads

A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both lower secondary education (age 12 to 15) and upper secondary education (age 15 to 18) i.e. levels 2 and 3 of the ISCED scale, but these can also be provided in separate schools, as in the American middle and high school system. In the UK, elite public schools typically admit pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. UK state schools accommodate pupils between the ages of 11 to 18.
Secondary schools follow on from primary schools and prepare for vocational or tertiary education. Attendance is usually compulsory for students until age 16. The organisations, buildings, and terminology are more or less unique in each country.

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  1. Calaver

    Schools Why Are Math Competitions Emphasized in High School?

    Hello everyone! Firstly, I couldn't find a thread on my exact question elsewhere on these forums even after using the search feature, so if there is one that was previously posted please point me in the right direction. Secondly, I want to say that I am not against having math competitions in...
  2. micromass

    Schools In High School and Want to Do Advanced Mathematics? - Comments

    micromass submitted a new PF Insights post In High School and Want to Do Advanced Mathematics? https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/high school-math.png Continue reading the Original PF Insights Post.
  3. N

    High School Calculus Velocity question

    Homework Statement If you throw a ball straight down from a building that is 443 meters tall with a velocity of 22 m/s how long would it take to reach the ground, and what would be its speed at impact? Homework Equations Since the ball is being thrown down with a velocity of 22 m/s I plug that...
  4. P

    Other What Math Books Are Needed for Self-Taught Physics?

    I am self taught, and would like to know more about physics, and engineering, the biggest issue I have been having is that for most physics courses, and textbooks I read, I do not understand the math behind. My highest math education was calc ab ap in high school. I was wondering if you all...
  5. H

    Kinematics in High School Physics: Reasons to Teach Equations

    So, my thread title was too long, here is the full title: Why should the kinematics equations be taught in a regular high school physics course? < Mentor Note -- thread title fixed (we can lengthen titles) > Let me explain my situation. I will teach physics in a different country next year...
  6. T

    Exploring Engineering: Is it the Right Path for Me?

    Hi all. I'm currently a high school senior who has been accepted to Virginia Tech's college of engineering. I originally applied here because I was interested in computer science. Computer science for some reason is under their college of engineering. I also feel like its a good STEM school...
  7. Chahunda

    Exploring the Mysteries of Gravitational Waves: A High School Thesis in Physics

    Hello, I didn't know if this is the right place for this question but here it is. I have a thesis due by June sometime. The thesis is in an astronomy course so I would like to do something on physics. I have just started learning the basics and would like to impress the teacher (this might help...
  8. Erin Pashanov

    B How long to travel 150m at 26m/s with an acceleration of -2.5m/s^2?

    Driving along a steady speed of 26m/s and suddenly see a child 150m from you. Breaks can produce acceleration of -2.5m/s^2 but it takes time to get the foot from the gas to the brake pedal. How much time do you have, if to avoid hitting the child?
  9. M

    Taking AP Phys (Mech) in 11th grade with no Phys experience?

    Would it be a bad idea to take AP Physics (Mechanics) in 11th grade with no prior Physics experience? I'm currently in 10th grade taking Honors Precalc and Honors Chem. I'm taking AP Calculus BC next year, but I'm not sure what science classes I want to take for 11th/12th grade. I was also...
  10. R

    Schools Advanced Math High School Plan - Need Advice

    Hi. Currently a junior in high school. I love math, and am currently either deciding between going into math or engineering. Because of this, I'd like to take as much math as possible and really challenge myself before I go to college. I'm currently taking pre-calculus at my school, but next...
  11. T

    Math ideas for NCCTM Math Fair Contest?

    I've been debating against myself whether to use my Chaos Project Design to enter the contest but I don't have enough time to complete it at the moment and could leave some clueless as this is a High School level Math Fair. Does anyone know any other Ideas for me? I'm rather out of ideas and...
  12. S

    Can I Pursue a Degree in Physics if I'm Struggling with Math?

    I'm a Junior in high school trying to pick my undergrad program. I always thought I'd go into biology. I love it an I'm good at it. Then I took physics just to try it. I started looking up stuff online and, it's just so cool and amazing. Like I'm infatuated with it. I want to know all I can. But...
  13. B

    High School Age 14 subject options

    Hello, I urgently need advice on what options are best for a future career in (i) science (ii) a job unrelated to science. What options will open more doors into employment + offer more university degree courses Combination of options are: 1. Physics + food technology (cookery) + design...
  14. B

    Grade 12 Physics: How hard is it?

    Hi, I was wondering how hard grade 12 physics might be for someone who took grade 11 physics in summer school. I'm afraid that I won't do well in grade 12(the class starts in a few days) because I did grade 11 physics in the summer and we rushed through a lot of units like energy and electricity...
  15. I

    Schools How Rigorous are High School Calculus classes?

    Hello everyone, I'm a high school student and wondering about the rigor of the AP Calculus classes that U.S. high school students often take. When I say rigor here, I'm talking about mathematical rigor as is commonly talked about with regard to math classes, and also whether or not the class is...
  16. O

    High School Egg Drop project tips

    Homework Statement I have an egg drop project in my high school physics class, dropping 2 eggs in one device from 6 meters up. There are some certain guidelines. I was just looking for some tips or ideas of what I should do. So here are the guidelines: - Device has to hold 2 eggs. - It must...
  17. AEGIS

    High school project -- Finding mass flow rate, air velocity

    Hi, First-timer here! I'm designing a physics project that involves pumping a certain pressure of air into an empty bottle. SETUP: The bottom of the bottle has a small hole through which a thumb tack fits tightly; the top (cap-side) has a valve through which the air is inserted. The bottle is...
  18. Berigs

    Who disliked/was bad at Math in High School?

    Only to discover your love for math/physics later on in life? I'm 19 and have found a passion for Math/Physics after avoiding/dreading it in High School. I was too focused on being a sheeple at that time.
  19. pioneerboy

    Solving 'Hundepuzzle' with High School Maths Only

    Is there a solution to this game https://prlbr.de/2011/08/hundepuzzle/alle-karten.png in the form of an equation that only requires high school mathematics but no higher maths and informatics?
  20. B

    Waves high school question -- Book answers are totally rubbish

    Homework Statement Q Provide an explanation for the following statements. [/B] STATEMENT 1 The captain on an ocean ship is proceeding slowly into waves coming towards the ship. He notices that the waves change in two ways about 200 m ahead of where the ship is located. The waves get...
  21. F

    High school teacher looking for data students can work with

    I will be working with a group of high school students on introductory modern physics. They've studied classical physics, chemistry and differential calculus. Some will be taking integral calculus concurrently. We work from Weidner and Sells Elementary Modern Physics. I do not see much I can do...
  22. MuffinDyschezia

    Schools How and where do I catch up on high school physics?

    I'm new to this site. I don't know if this question even fits here, but here goes. So I want to learn physics, but my problem is I have very little to no knowledge on it. I am currently in 10th grade. I'm trying to understand what the teacher is talking about, but I'm having a very hard time. I...
  23. baustin

    I have a High school physics exam study guide? cant solve

    Homework Statement A car moving with an initial velocity of 25 m/sec north has a constant acceleration of 3 m/sec2 south. After 6 seconds its velocity will be? 7 m/sec north 7 m/sec south 43 m/sec north 20 m/sec north 20 m/sec south Homework Equations Im not sure, but X-Xo=0.5( V + Vo)...
  24. B

    Solubility in water -- High school chemistry

    Q1. Why do simple molecular substances tend to be insoluble in water? Q2. Molecular substances are often soluble in organic solvents. Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution [/B] A1. Water molecules have strong intermolecular attractions between them. In order for a substance to...
  25. P

    Can High School Physics Teachers Teach Non-Empirical Concepts?

    Are high school physics teachers only allowed to teach physics that is strictly empirical?
  26. M

    Schools How Can I Get Into Thomas Jefferson High School?

    I have looked up many resources on how to get into Thomas Jefferson high school there is a very long test you have to take. I would like to get in but the resources do not work. If anyone knows any please help. Also sorry about my grammar mistakes I Amin a bit of a rush[emoji3].
  27. micromass

    Schools How to Self-Study Basic High School Mathematics - Comments

    micromass submitted a new PF Insights post How to Self-Study Basic High School Mathematics Continue reading the Original PF Insights Post.
  28. D

    Can Logarithmic Properties Simplify This Equation?

    Homework Statement For clarification a have posted the equation below as a picture file.[/B] Homework Equations log(a*b)= loga + logb log(a/b) = loga-logb log(a^n) = nloga[/B] The Attempt at a Solution I don't know how to start. I can't remember the rule for powering the logarithms if there...
  29. Paulthevgnerd

    Schools High School Physics Placement Advice

    I'm currently a Sophomore in High School taking Academic Chemistry and a Straight A student (except for a B+ in Spanish 3, atm), and since I want to pursue Physics as a career path, I really want to take AP Physics. I am only in Geometry right now, but I'm planning to take Algebra 2 over the...
  30. S

    Planning to take a high school Chemistry licensing exam....

    I have only took Chemistry in high school and that was about 10 years ago. So pretty much I will be starting from scratch as I certainly forgot everything. Good news is you do not need a high score on the exam to pass (72% I believe). I have about 2 months left in the US and want to take this...
  31. B

    Design a wind turbine experiment at the High School level

    Homework Statement [/B] Plan an investigation to evaluate wind power as an energy source with equipment: • model wind turbine • multimeter to measure the voltage generated • anemometer to measure wind speed • hair dryer to generate wind power, set on cold • metre rule to measure...
  32. A

    Schools Optics for High School Senior at Ohio State Univ.

    I'm a high school senior taking classes at Ohio State University. I'm currently enrolled in Basic Astrophysics and Planetary Astronomy, and have already decided to take Stellar, Galactic, & Extragalactic Astronomy & Astrophysics (wow that is LONG!) next semester. I've been looking at other...
  33. C

    Calculus Suggestion for a proof-based math text book for high school

    I am currently teaching the pure mathematics II component of A-level mathematics which consist of the following subjects: Logarithmic/exponential functions, trigonometry, differentiation, integration (including integration by parts, and trig substitution), numerical approximation of roots of a...
  34. Q

    What can I do with my BS in physics?

    I got a BS in physics from MIT (high energy particle physics), and now I'm in a graduate program in physics at a mid-tier school, like top 20-ish. I always assumed I would get a PhD in physics, and eventually become a research professor, but I'm starting to reconsider. So the tldr of this post...
  35. B

    Can Any STEM Ph.D. Teach High School Math?

    Would anyone obtaining a STEM Ph.D. have the mathematical knowledge to teach high school math (the highest math class in my hs was a choice between statistics and calculus)? Also, what about community college? E.g., Would...say...a mechanical engineering Ph.D. or physics Ph.D, for example...
  36. R

    Schools Math research as a high school student

    I study and learn math independently but I was wondering if there was some kind of math research that I could do. I'm no where near a genius but I would like to take a shot. Obviously my math background is limited so this might be a stupid question all together. A big reason why I'm asking is...
  37. D

    Learning Trigonometry and Calculus for High School Economics Students

    I am in the 3rd grade of high school and we have a very weird math program.Since the school is specialised for economics we don't study trigonometry in the 3rd grade ,instead we learn about interest rates and how to calculate credits etc... Regardless, we have additional lections (which I am...
  38. I

    Graduating high school soon, need some advice

    question: would it be more helpful if a high school student who wants to become a mech. engineer to take an entrepenurship program or a co- op education program ? please I need suggestions
  39. M

    Calculating the Depth of a Well and Velocity of a Rock Using Equations of Motion

    1. A rock is dropped into a well of an unknown depth. 20 seconds after the rock is dropped the splash is heard at the top of the well. What is the depth of the well? What is the velocity of the rock when it reached the bottom?2. X= Xo + Vo(t) + 0.5(a)(t^2) V= Vo + a(t) (V^2)= (Vo^2) + 2a(X-Xo)...
  40. I

    Graduating high school soon, need some advice

    I'm in high school currently in my senior year. I'm going to college, but I just need an opinion. so I plan on becoming a mechanical engineer. and as I'm studying I take a course in Germany, then come back to Canada (where I live) finish my degree and go back to Germany to work. that is my...
  41. P

    How many electrons does the atom have?

    Homework Statement A neutral atom is known to have a nucleus with a positive charge of 2.4 x10-12 C. How many electrons does the atom have? Homework Equations q=Ne The Attempt at a Solution None
  42. P

    What would the final charge on the rod be?

    I had a question. If a glass rod, with a charge of 5.4x108 C touched another insulator so that all of the excess electrons are shared equally. What would the final charge on the rod be? I don't understand how to reach the answer of 2.7 x108 C. Thanks in advance. :)
  43. PhotonSSBM

    Is teaching high school too bogged down with administration?

    I want to teach physics and reach out to motivated students with research opportunities in my classes as a career. It seems like every time I tell someone this they comment on how broken the public school system is and that I'd be subject to the parents' whining and whims. They also say the...
  44. C

    Did I take the wrong courses in High School? (STEM)

    I'm a bit confused about some of the international criteria. I'll be applying to colleges this year and I want a career in STEM. I'm thinking BSc in Physics and Mathematics. But I've only taken two years of Maths, Physics, Chem and Bio in my first two years of High School. Then I took Principles...
  45. nmsurobert

    Teaching High School Physics: Navigating Certification and Curriculum Challenges

    I am looking for some advice. I have always been really interested in teaching at a high school level or community college level. I am kind of close to getting my BS. I have ten or eleven classes to go. But they're spread out over the next two years so I have two years to finish. I've done some...
  46. Y

    Need help with physics experiment (Speed of sound)

    < Mentor Note -- thread moved to HH from the technical physics forums, so no HH Template is shown > Last week we had to conduct an experiment with the aim of determining the speed of sound. I decided to play with doppler effect. I was more or less sure what I had to do but then the teacher came...
  47. M

    What sparked your passion for engineering?

    Hi, I'm new to PF, and I just figured I'd explain myself. I'm a High School freshman, and I love engineering. I love robotics, aerodynamics, astronomy, astrophysics, and computers. My favorite scientist is Neil DeGrasse Tyson. (I've read all his papers). My two biggest hobbies are computers and...
  48. Ameer Bux

    Struggling with Stoichiometry in High School Chemistry? Here's How to Master it!

    I am experiencing some difficulty grasping some chemistry concepts pertaining to stoichometry calculations. What are the best tips for studying this section of chemistry and how can i get an intuitive feeling for these concepts? Tips on high school chemistry in general are also welcome.
  49. F

    What Resources Are Best for Starting in Physics Olympiads?

    Hello!:angel: I am 9th grade and this year I want to participate at different physics olympiads and show result , I am training already but I need some more advices from people who have more experience , can you give me the list of books ,sources and suggestion with which you started to study...
  50. Meron

    Is Malaysia Good for Studying Physics on a Budget?

    Hello everyone! I'm Meron, and I'm a high school senior. As you've already guessed, this is the time for me to think of which university I should be attending. I'm currently residing in Saudi Arabia, and studying at a school which follows the Indian system. I'm thinking of being a physicist when...
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