Physical Setting/Physics Regents Examinations (2024)

English
Foreign Languages
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Elementary and Intermediate

/ Past Examinations /

Science RegentsExaminations

Physical Setting/Physics

Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics

Please note: You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader/Professional X or higher to open the secure PDF files of scoring materials. If you are using an earlier version of Adobe Acrobat Reader/Professional, you will not be able to open the secure PDF files. Please ensure that you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader/Professional X or higher prior to attempting to access these secure PDF files.

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
Current Reference Tables
Archive

Last Updated:

July 10, 2023

Contact

University of the State of New York - New York State Education Department

Contact NYSED | Index A - Z | Accessibility | Terms of Use

FAQs

Physical Setting/Physics Regents Examinations? ›

How hard is the NY Regents Physics exam? Students looking to take the NY Regents Physics exam can expect a moderate level of difficulty, considering the various physics-based questions. To prepare, candidates should use study guides and practice tests.

Is the physics regent hard? ›

Keep Reading ›

What is the format for the physics Regents exam? ›

The NY Regents Exam in Physical Setting/Physics is an 85-question test that high school students usually take in their senior year. The exam has both multiple-choice and written response questions. It consists of four parts (designated as A, B-1, B-2, and C) completed within three hours.

Find Out More ›

How to do well on physics Regents? ›

Go through the test and answer all the easy questions first. Then, go back through again and take another stab at the hard ones. This way, you don't waste too much time on difficult questions, and you might figure out the answer as you go through the rest of the Physics Regents Exam.

Keep Reading ›

Are NYS Regents exams curved? ›

How are the Regents Exams scored? The Regents exams are scored on a scale of 0–100, with 65 considered a passing grade. These scores are “curved” based on the results of all students taking the exam in a particular year, meaning the score does not directly reflect a percentage of questions answered correctly.

Discover More ›

Which Regents fail the most? ›

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.

Get More Info ›

Is it possible to get a 100 on the Regents? ›

The State tests and Regents examinations use a scale of 0 to 100. Raw scores must be converted to the equivalent scale score.

Keep Reading ›

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.

Is physics regent curved? ›

Physics Regents Curve

The Physics Regents is scored based on a conversion chart. From year to year, the curve is slightly different, but overall it is pretty much the same. Correctly answering all of the questions on the test with result in 85 points, which gets converted to 100 points.

View Details ›

What is the average score on the physics Regents exam? ›

The average score on the most recent New York State regents physics exam was 73%, with a standard deviation of 12%.

Read The Full Story ›

Is a 75 on the Regents good? ›

Even though a score of 65 is passing, a score of 75 on the English Regents exam and an 70 on a math Regents exam is needed to be thought of as college ready.

Do you have to retake the physics regents if you fail? ›

What happens if you fail the Regents Exam? To pass a Regents Exam you must earn a 65 or higher, though accommodations may be made for certain disabilities. Students who fail an exam may still pass the course, but will need to retake the exam.

Learn More ›

How do I ace my physics exam? ›

Strategies to Help You Pass a Physics Test

Take careful notes during each class or lecture, then review them shortly after.
Take notes as you read textbook assignments.
Regularly combine your class and textbook notes so, when you are readying for an exam, you have one comprehensive set of notes to work with.

More items...

Is NY getting rid of Regents? ›

The third part removes the requirement to pass Regents exams to graduate, but they will remain an option to assess students based on state standards. They will not be the reason students graduate. Additionally, state-level assessments required by federal law will remain in place.

Show Me More ›

Do colleges care about Regents exams? ›

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.

Read On ›

Is 85 a good Regents score? ›

A “good” score is considered above an 85.

Physical Setting/Physics Regents Examinations (2024)

Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Physics

University of the State of New York - New York State Education Department

FAQs

Physical Setting/Physics Regents Examinations? ›

Is a 75 on the Regents good? ›

References