Still struggling in physics class? I’ll make the hardest concepts in AP Physics 1 dead simple with step-by-step lessons, practice, and exam prep designed to take you from the fundamentals to AP-level mastery. You’ll learn to solve problems most teachers skip.
Master AP Physics 1. Get an A, or get your money back.
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Throughout the year we release bonus units with content to help you score higher. These include full video lessons, Practice Questions, and Full-length exams. Here’s roughly when to expect each drop.
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Physics has been my hardest class this year, but this course has some of the best explanations on how to problem solve. My teacher just expects us to know how to solve problems without really explaining anything, so i found it better to use the course videos to learn ahead of time so I don't have to rely on him. It works for me, I just wish I had started using it earlier. So start in the summer or early in first semester if you can!
The practice is hard at first but they get easier to do over time. Personally I think the frameworks for Unit 1 and 2, 3 helped me the most.
This course has not only saved my grade but has helped me to appreciate physics a lot more. The problems sets were pretty hard but it helped me feel a lot more prepared for my last two test.
Under-rated website and great for learning physics.
I enjoyed using nerd notes this school year. Everything is in one place and easy to find and use.
Before my parents signed me up I was mainly using Khan Academy and flipping physics videos. This course is so much better, i just wish it had more videos on AP test related "hacks" like how their youtube videos show. This is still overall the best course I've tried so far.
This videos in this course made a big difference in helping me understand. It just makes more sense the way it explained here than in my class. My grades this semester are much better thanks to it.
Purchased for my daughter and she got an A her first semester! I'm really happy with this knowing how difficult physics is and how much her friends were complaining about their physics teacher. This course was very much worth it.
I really liked the course! I just finished it and i think overall the course teacher made everything feel really easy compared to my classroom teacher.
Enrolled in the course from a friends recommendation and it was worth it!
Wish there were more videos! But the videos that are there are really good at explaining concepts and problem solving.
I bought this for my daughter to help her prepare for her physics midterms and she scored higher on that exam that her individual unit exams she had took earlier in the quarter. She's also excited to get ahead with the other units in the course to get ahead.
The teacher is really good. BUt there is too many practice problems in the assignments and takes me a while to do them all.
I learned a lot form this course as a 9th grader. My school offers AP physics but we were asked to self study most of it. I couldn't have done it without this course.
Jason's youtube videos helped a lot and I decided to enroll in the last 3 months of school. It is definitely worth it especially if you just need to learn the content fast. I was able to finish physics ahead of my class and start studying for the AP exam earlier.
The course helps simplify the concepts into just a few videos! It's worth your time if you need to catch up on Physics.
Bought this course to support Jason and his site, but actually ended up heavily relying on the lessons to teach me! My class teacher did not teach us at all and if I hadn't found Jason on youtube, I would not have an A in Physics right now.
Used this for my ap physics class and it helped a lot.
I'm finding this course helpful but in a weird way. I feel like it does a good job explaining exactly what you need to do to solve questions but you can only tell once you start doing the practice. I think in general it can be helpful for most people taking AP Physics.
Science is not my thing, but this course helped me get an A in my AP Physics 1 class. If you're in AP Physics and need extra resources to teach yourself I recommend the lessons in this course.
The course is valuable for any student who needs problem solving tips.
Good for my son who took Ap Physics this year.
My son says this course helped him out a lot in class. He enjoyed the teacher's lessons much more after enrolling and his grades reflect it.
Purchased for my son and he enjoyed using the course. We wanted to do the 5 weeks program with Jason but he was fully booked out so we used this as a last resort. My son was able to get a 5 and we know that Jason and the course played a big role in it. This site also has an incredible amount of resources for Physics students of all backgrounds. I will be recommending this to friends and family!
I found this course useful and would recommend other students who are struggling in physics to use it.
Feeling stumped by physics?
I get it. Physics has a reputation for being difficult, but it doesn’t have to feel that way.
I’m Jason, the instructor of this course and founder of Nerd Notes. Before building this program, I spent years teaching AP Physics 1 one-on-one and learning exactly where students get stuck.
Over time, I started recognizing the same questions, mistakes, and confusing concepts again and again. That let me build lessons that answer your questions before you even think to ask them.
That’s what makes this course so rapid. I don’t skip over important concepts. Rather, I just remove the confusion, early on, that normally slows students down.
No endless note-taking. No memorizing formulas without understanding them. Physics really comes down to one skill: deriving equations.
I’ll help you build that skill from scratch, starting at zero and working our way up to the kinds of problems most classes struggle to teach well.
You’ll still have to put in the work between lessons. But if you do, the payoff is huge: stronger grades, real confidence, and a way of thinking that lasts long after the exam.
I hope you enjoy learning with the program as much as I enjoyed building it.
One platform. Every device. No limits.
Take it anywhere. Physics, on your laptop. Your tablet. Your phone. Wherever you go, the lesson goes with you.
Press play. Resume anywhere.
Watch, learn, and pick up right where you left off. Add your own bookmarks, and let auto-bookmarking flag the sections you replay most — so the hard spots are always easy to find.
Not Hard. Not Easy. Just right. Every time.
Hand-picked by instructors: not too hard, not too easy. A mix of multiple choice and free response, all graded automatically. Stuck? Upload a photo of your work and get step-by-step feedback that pinpoints exactly where you went wrong.
One idea at a time.
For concepts that read better than they watch. We keep articles concise and break them down paragraph by paragraph, so you can focus on one idea at a time.
And that’s not all.
Track your stats and study cadence, see your progress at a glance, and get integrated help from Phy AI (coming soon). The tools keep getting better.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I join anytime?
Yes! Our year-round enrollment is designed to fit your schedule, whether you need to get ahead in the summer, keep up with classwork, or prepare for exams.
If I purchase this as a parent can I give my student access?
Absolutely! Just send us an email with your child’s email and we’ll transfer course access to their account. Alternatively you can have your student login and purchase the course directly from their account.
Can I use this to learn Physics over the summer?
Yes! Infact, we have a bonus Summer Unit designed for students that want to learn the first 3 units (the most important ones) over the summer in just 4 weeks.
Should I enroll if I'm already taking a Physics class in school?
Yes! This course was originally designed to supplement a traditional physics class. We teach the material more efficiently while specifically addressing the common gaps that many teachers overlook.
How are FRQs graded?
For practice questions that require a written or drawn solution, you can simply type your answer or upload a picture of your work. Our Phy AI will grade it instantly.
If your solution is incorrect, the AI will provide specific feedback on how to fix it, allowing you to reattempt the question and master the concept.
P.S: This is the same trusted AI used by over one million students using our Phy Chat and UBQ platforms.
How long does it take to complete the Full length unit exams
The cumulative end-of-unit exams are designed to closely mimic the AP Exam. Unlike the practice sets, they are timed and may be split into separate MCQ and FRQ sections. Depending on your problem-solving speed, the full exam should take 50–100 minutes.
Is this enough to learn physics by myself?
Absolutely! You can use the course as a stand alone learning resource. Everything you need to learn and practice is included.
How long will the course take to complete?
This course is designed to be completed in one quarter, or approximately three months. However, some students have finished the entire course in under two months. For the first few weeks, we recommend studying and practicing for about two hours a day, five days a week. Once you master the first four units, the remaining units become much easier to complete.
Is this course for AP Physics 1?
Absolutely. This course is specifically designed to teach algebra-based physics and is perfectly aligned with the new 2025 AP Physics 1 curriculum. Additionally, its comprehensive content makes it a valuable supplement for students in any high school or introductory college-level physics class.
Do I Need To Pay Extra For the Bonus Units
Bonus Units are completely free and include full video lessons, articles, practice sets, and tests. They’re our way of giving enrolled students extra support to help maximize their scores.
Is course for AP Physics C?
If you’re an AP Physics C student and new to physics, this course is a great way to build your foundation.
While your class will use calculus, you will still cover most of the same core Units as our algebra-based course. Mastering the fundamentals here first will make the more complex calculus applications in your own class much easier to understand.
Does the course include FRQs?
Yes, this course includes practice sets, which contain MCQ and FRQs (Free Response Questions). These are questions we have hand picked.
Is UBQ (The Ultimate Bank of Questions) included?
No, this course is fully self-contained and includes all of its own problem sets.
UBQ is a separate, free platform available on Nerd Notes that you can use as an optional resource for extra practice questions.
Is Phy AI included?
This course comes with our Phy AI built right into the platform. You’ll use it to get instant feedback on your practice FRQs and other written answers.
This is different from our Phy AI Chat platform, which is a separate tool not included with this course enrollment.
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Physics is hard. Losing your summer to it? Harder. That’s why we built the bonus Summer Speed Unit: the most important physics concepts, taught in just 4 weeks. Free for all course members from June 25 – September 25. All you need is wifi, a pencil, and paper.
