Re: Inside Higher Ed :: Advanced Yes, Placement No

[Robert Wildblood]

On 20 Feb2006, at 17:13 PM, Christopher D. Green wrote: Having only taught in Canada, where there are no AP courses in high schools, I often wondered how well this system worked. The answer, apparently, is "none too well." http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/02/20/ap The interesting thing about the data presented by the Science-types is that students who get a 5 on the AP exam get an average of 90 (A where I teach), those who get a 4 average 87 (B where I teach) and those who get a 3 average in the C range.  Isn't that what the grades on AP exams report should be the case.  Also, comparing Honors classes to AP classes is a red herring.  In one of the school districts near me, they choose not to offer AP courses because they are convinced that they don't need the structure that the AP courses provide and that they don't need to have the external validation of an outside agency.  I have had many students in my classes (upper level psych classes) who had earned credit through AP, and since I have been an AP reader I take note of those that I know had AP courses.  No data to offer, but I think these students were as well prepared as those who went through the Intro courses that I have taught in college for the 15 - 16 years AP Psych has been with us.   Dr. Bob Wildblood Lecturer in Psychology Indiana University Kokomo 2300 S Washington St PO Box 9003 Kokomo, IN 46904-9003 765-455-9483 [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Too many good docs are getting out of the business.  Too many OB/GYN's aren't able to practice their love with women all across the country." George W. Bush.  Poplar Bluff, Missouri; September 6, 2004. A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. EdwardAbbey "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin, 1775 "We are what we pretend to be, so we better be careful what we pretend to be." Kurt Vonnegut --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]