tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6851578517872251953.post2305532618677263398..comments2023-10-10T05:07:13.577-07:00Comments on En Tequila Es Verdad: Academia: AP vs IBDana Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00890312745525306991noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6851578517872251953.post-43213792390594496422008-06-05T07:47:00.000-07:002008-06-05T07:47:00.000-07:00Thank you, unnamed stranger! I was not quite sure ...Thank you, unnamed stranger! I was not quite sure if that policy had been put into effect; I think it had gotten turned down in <I>my</I> area, but I was not sure about the state of things across the nation. It's nice to have other viewpoints, especially those validating my concerns about the educational system.<BR/><BR/>Hmm, that reminds me of something I might have to include in my next Academia entry..Thank you!Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480086826917741770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6851578517872251953.post-2107170652005383972008-06-05T02:14:00.000-07:002008-06-05T02:14:00.000-07:00For another, some schools are trying to actually a...<I>For another, some schools are trying to actually award a higher grade point for AP classes; essentially meaning that 4.0 is not the highest potential GPA you could get, but rather you could get higher than that if you attend the right schools. I cannot say if it was actually put into action or merely proposed, but it certainly was, at least, discussed.</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, it was definitely put into action. At my school AP classes were worth 4.5 if you received an "A" or its numerical equivalent. <BR/><BR/>In the end, this meant that you could receive a lower GPA for taking more classes. Juniors and Seniors weren't required to take a full course load; a maximum of two free periods were allowed each semester. So, if one student maxed out on AP courses, <I>and</I> took a number of 'normal' classes to reach a full course load, they would still end up with a lower GPA than someone who took the same number of AP courses but took advantage of the free periods to slack off.<BR/><BR/>And don't even get me started on the 'everyone who graduates with a 4.0 or higher is a valedictorian nonsense...'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6851578517872251953.post-63267435140482026212008-05-25T02:26:00.000-07:002008-05-25T02:26:00.000-07:00I think IB just kicked AP's arse.That idea of maki...I think IB just kicked AP's arse.<BR/><BR/>That idea of making the test suit the teaching rather than vice-versa strikes me as a very excellent one indeed. If only more American schools were smart enough to think that way... you'd still get your good test results, along with a far superior education.<BR/><BR/>However. We all know that America has absolutely nothing to learn from the rest of the world, cuz we're so perfect and stuff. [/snark]<BR/><BR/>Excellent post, even better advice (where the fuck were you when I was in high school??? Oh... right. Grade school), and a banquet for thought. Thankee kindly!<BR/><BR/>Ladies and gentlemen, my co-blogger. *takes bow* There will be a meet-and-greet session where autographs can be obtained in the lobby after the program.Dana Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890312745525306991noreply@blogger.com