Physical Setting/Physics Regents Examinations (2024)

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June 2023
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (regular size version)
  - Examination (444 KB)
  - Answer Booklet (124 KB)
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (large type version)
  - Examination (790 KB)
  - Answer Booklet (196 KB)
- Scoring Key
  - PDF version (102 KB)
  - Excel version (20 KB)
- Rating Guide (511 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (89 KB)
  - Excel version (14 KB)
- Important Notice
  - Notice to Teachers, Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics, Large-Type Edition, only, Question 65, only
June 2022
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (regular size version)
  - Examination (145 KB)
  - Answer Booklet (211 KB)
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (large type version)
  - Examination (35 KB)
  - Answer Booklet (57 KB)
- Scoring Key
  - PDF version (102 KB)
  - Excel version (21 KB)
- Rating Guide (107 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (65 KB)
  - Excel version (13 KB)
June 2019
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (regular size version)
  - Examination (474 KB)
  - Answer Booklet (42 KB)
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (large type version)
  - Examination (144 KB)
  - Answer Booklet (61 KB)
- Scoring Key
  - PDF version (196 KB)
  - Excel version (22 KB)
- Rating Guide (196 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (134 KB)
  - Excel version (14 KB)
- Important Notice
  - Notice to Teachers: June 2019 Regents Examination in PS/Physics, Question 21, only (48 KB)
June 2018
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (160 KB)
- Answer Booklet (42 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (89 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (22 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (20 KB)
  - Excel version (13 KB)
June 2017
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (121 KB)
- Answer Booklet (37 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (169 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (22 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (178 KB)
  - Excel version (14 KB)
June 2016
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (93 KB)
- Answer Booklet (31 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (87 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (21 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (19 KB)
  - Excel version (14 KB)
June 2015
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (82 KB)
- Answer Booklet (35 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (96 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (22 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (134 KB)
  - Excel version (14 KB)
June 2014
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (95 KB)
- Answer Booklet (41 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (92 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (21 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (88 KB)
  - Excel version (29 KB)
- Scoring Clarification
  - Large-Type Edition, only - Questions 51 and 52, only (44 KB)
June 2013
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (91 KB)
- Answer Booklet (45 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (98 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (30 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (12 KB)
  - Excel version (24 KB)
- Important Notice
  - Notice to Teachers: June 2013 Regents Examination in PS/Physics, Regular Edition and Large Type Edition, Only - Question 66, Only (23 KB)
June 2012
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (148 KB)
- Answer Booklet (44 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (96 KB)
- Scoring Key (Excel version) (27 KB)
- Conversion Chart
  - PDF version (11 KB)
  - Excel version (24 KB)
June 2011
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (160 KB)
- Answer Booklet (42 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (81.8 KB)
- Conversion Chart (46 KB)
June 2010
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (101 KB)
- Answer Booklet (43 KB)
- Scoring Key (96 KB)
- Conversion Chart (30 KB)
- Important Notice
  - Notice to Teachers: June 2010 Regents Examination in PS/Physics, Question 33, only (16 KB)
June 2009
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (89 KB)
- Answer Booklet (39 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (92 KB)
- Conversion Chart (43 KB)
January 2009
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (93 KB)
- Answer Booklet (39 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (434 KB)
- Conversion Chart (46 KB)
June 2008
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (100 KB)
- Answer Booklet (42 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (561 KB)
- Conversion Chart (46 KB)
January 2008
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (183 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (200 KB)
- Conversion Chart (304 KB)
June 2007
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (183 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (198 KB)
- Conversion Chart (46 KB)
January 2007
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (102 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (249 KB)
- Conversion Chart (46 KB)
June 2006
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (102 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (177 KB)
- Conversion Chart (47 KB)
January 2006
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (191 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (211 KB)
- Conversion Chart (63 KB)
June 2005
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (191 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (572 KB)
- Conversion Chart (62 KB)
January 2005
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (191 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (572 KB)
- Conversion Chart (62 KB)
June 2004
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (160 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (555 KB)
- Conversion Chart (147 KB)
January 2004
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (178 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (562 KB)
- Conversion Chart (193 KB)
June 2003
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (165 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (550 KB)
- Revised Conversion Charts for June 2002-June 2003
January 2003
- Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics (214 KB)
- Scoring Key and Rating Guide (329 KB)
- Revised Conversion Charts for June 2002-June 2003

Regents Examination in P.S./Physics Rating Guide for Parts B-2 and C (62 KB) - Updated, 6/15/15
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Physical Setting/Physics Regents Examinations (2024)

FAQs

How many questions do you need to get right to pass the physics Regents? ›

A raw score of 85, where all the questions have been answered correctly, results in a scaled score of 100; a final minimum score of 65 is required to pass the test. For questions involving calculations, students must show all of their work where required, including the equation and solution in units.

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What is the most failed Regents Exam? ›

Global History and Geography is the most frequently failed examination. Under the proposal, students would be able to substitute a second Regents Exam in math or science or a vocational exam for this requirement.

What happens if you fail a regent in NY? ›

Typically, you must pass 4 or 5 Regents exams, with scores of 65 or higher. But, in certain cases, you can appeal lower scores and still graduate. You may appeal up to two Regents exams if you get a 60, 61, 62, 63 or 64, and meet the requirements below. This option is available to all students.

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How to study for the physics Regents? ›

The Physics Regents: Top Tips for Acing Your Exam

Make a comprehensible study plan. Start your Physics Regents Exam prep long in advance—around when your physics class itself begins. ...
Pay attention in physics class. ...
Study well. ...
Know how to solve a word problem. ...
Know how to take the exam.

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What are the hardest Regents exams? ›

The tests are a mix of multiple choice and essay questions. Which is the hardest test? The one people fail most often is Global History because, I think, it's just a lot to memorize. In terms of those higher tests which college-bound kids take, they get harder and harder.

What is the lowest passing grade for Regents? ›

Options for All Students

All remaining Regents exams must be passing scores of 65 or better. All students can meet the exam requirements for a local diploma with two appealed Regents exam scores. These scores can be no more than 5 points below passing (60-64).

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Has anyone ever gotten a 100 on the Regents? ›

Congratulations to the Westhill students who earned perfect scores on their Regents examinations this June! Also included are perfect scores for World Language Examination.

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Is a 75 on a Regents bad? ›

According to the New York City Department of Education (DOE), “Students graduating with at least a score of 75 on English Regents and 80 on Math Regents” are deemed ready to pursue college and career paths.

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What are the easiest Regents exams? ›

The easiest Regents exams might include:

Living Environment (Biology): Students often find this exam relatively simple because it covers topics commonly taught in high school courses. ...
Algebra I: For some students, math comes more naturally, so they may find the Algebra I Regents exam straightforward.

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May 29, 2024

Do colleges care if you fail Regents? ›

While Regents exam scores aren't a crucial factor for college admissions, they can still play a role in demonstrating your academic abilities, particularly for in-state colleges within New York.

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Do you go to summer school if you fail a regent? ›

You are sitting in a Regents course and fail it. You re-take the course in Summer School and pass it and earn Regents Credit.

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Do colleges look at regent scores? ›

They can and do look at anything you did in high school. If your transcript has the scores on them, then yes, they will look at them.

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How many questions do I need to get right to pass the physics regents? ›

If a students answers all 50 multiple-choice questions correctly, it should be just enough to pass with a 67. Most students are going to need help from the open-ended student-response questions as well.