Lessons from the First Philippine Junior Physics Challenge Examination

Authors

Jeric Vuelta Garrido National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Gene Carlo F. Belinario National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Joseph C. Rodelas National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Jose Perico H. Esguerra National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

The Philippine Junior Physics Challenge (PJPC), a competition designed for Grade 7 to Grade 10 students with an emerging interest in solving challenging physics problems, was conducted for the first time in January 2024. The PJPC examination was a ninety-minute, 30-item multiple choice exam, involving topics indicated in the PJPC Syllabus. There was a heavy focus on classical mechanics, and an intent to arrange the problems in increasing order of difficulty. This paper presents the results of the PJPC 2024 and analyzes the items given in the competition. Recommendations on the format of future PJPC examinations and awarding scheme are made.

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Issue

2024: Proceedings of the 42nd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Conference

Article ID

SPP-2024-1E-01

Section

Physics Education

Published

2024-06-25

How to Cite

[1]

JV Garrido, GCF Belinario, JC Rodelas, and JPH Esguerra, Lessons from the First Philippine Junior Physics Challenge Examination, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 42, SPP-2024-1E-01 (2024). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2024-1E-01.