Cutnell & Johnson Physics, AP Edition, 12th Edition
Authors: David Young & Shane Stadler
Grades 9–12
Courses: AP® Physics 1: Algebra-Based & AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Focuses on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and establishing relevance so that students can succeed in class and on the Advanced Placement® Physics 1 and 2 exams. The program includes more than 250 author-narrated videos, as well as practical examples, career insights, and case studies from medicine, biology, and other professions.
NEW for Summer 2026, Interactive Editions offer enhanced features to support your classroom.
Assessment Builder
Quickly create customized assessments from a bank of ready‑made questions aligned to your course. Filter by topic and difficulty, reorder or regenerate questions, and then assign online for instant results or print for pencil‑and‑paper testing. Creating assessments specific for your classroom needs has never been simpler!
You also have the flexibility to build your own custom assessments from a bank of ready-made questions for your course.
Using the topic selector, simply choose the sections from the book you want to test, and the system will bring up related questions ready for you to use.
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You can also reorder or delete questions to change the flow of your assessment or regenerate questions for new variations that target the same skill set.
Every question includes detailed data, giving you clear insight into the skills it measures and how it connects to your learning goals.
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Prepare Your Students for Success in AP Physics
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Alignment to the College Board® CED: Correlated to the CED frameworks for AP Physics 1 and 2, this program will prepare students for success on the AP exams.
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Real-world relevance: Over 300 examples show how physics applies to biology, medicine, and sports, linking concepts like human physiology and mechanics to fields in pre-med and life sciences.
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Supportive examples: Includes Concepts and Calculations problems and Check Your Understanding questions to help students grasp physics principles.
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Clear modeling support: Improve reasoning skills with Math Skills boxes, multi-concept problems, and examples with reasoning steps.
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Team-based learning: Group-oriented Team Problems at the end of each chapter encourage collaboration on complex, multi-step problems.
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Everyday relevance: Demonstrates how physics principles apply to daily life, enhancing student engagement.
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