All Howard County high schools exceed national average on AP tests

In 2007, every Howard County high school outperformed the national average of students scoring high enough to receive college credit on the Advanced Placement exams, according to results released last week.

[Disappointed]

A 20% to 50% success rate is an overall failure.

I suspect many of the students in these advanced classes should not be there. After concentrated study in the specific subject, they were unable to demonstrate adequate proficiency.

Only motivated and prepared students should be enrolled in the advanced placement classes. The others only waste teacher and fellow student time. If the students are motivated, but unprepared, they should be enrolled in remedial classes and take the advanced courses later (or wait for college).

[Response to Disappointed]

I agree with the post by Disappointed. You hit the nail on the head about the reality concerning our students and schools. Unfortunately the school system will never listen to you or I but someday things may change for the better.

[YouHelpFixIt]

Disappointed wrote:

A 20% to 50% success rate is an overall failure.
I suspect many of the students in these advanced classes should not be there. After concentrated study in the specific subject, they were unable to demonstrate adequate proficiency.
Only motivated and prepared students should be enrolled in the advanced placement classes. The others only waste teacher and fellow student time. If the students are motivated, but unprepared, they should be enrolled in remedial classes and take the advanced courses later (or wait for college).

I disagree, the high school AP courses are important even if the students do not choose to take the exam, if they score below a 3 on the exam, or even if not choose to go to college. Students opt for these classes because they are more challenging and they are often a better choice for students who would be bored in a regular class. Several teachers in the AP courses I took in a Howard County high school simply had the attitude that if you did not want to be there, just leave. They would gladly transfer you to a less challenging class or even let you sit in the library during class.

Perhaps you are under the impression that the AP exam determines the student's grade in the HS course. Passing the AP test simply means that they may get college credit for the course (depending on the College).

[2bad4u]

I don't agree! As a 24 yr old born an raised in Columbia,MD! I attended Wilde Lake High an Howard High. These programs helped me learn vital skills, an helped me further my education. Taking them as well as deciding a Major in College! So I totally disagree!

[YouHelpFix It]

I agree, the high school AP courses are important even if the students do not choose to take the exam, if they score below a 2 on the exam, or even if not choose to go to college. Students want for these classes because they are more challenging and they are often a better choice for students who would be bored in a regular class. Several teachers in the AP courses I took in a Howard County high school simply had the attitude that if you want to be there, then be there. They would gladly let you be in that challenging class or even let you sit in the library during class.

Perhaps you are under the impression that the AP exam determines the student's grade in the HS course. Passing the AP test simply means that you do get college credit for the course (depending on the College).

[YouHelpFixIt]

YouHelpFix It wrote:

I agree, the high school AP courses are important even if the students do not choose to take the exam, if they score below a 2 on the exam, or even if not choose to go to college. Students want for these classes because they are more challenging and they are often a better choice for students who would be bored in a regular class. Several teachers in the AP courses I took in a Howard County high school simply had the attitude that if you want to be there, then be there. They would gladly let you be in that challenging class or even let you sit in the library during class.
Perhaps you are under the impression that the AP exam determines the student's grade in the HS course. Passing the AP test simply means that you do get college credit for the course (depending on the College).

It apears that the elkridge cloner is throwing a Topix temper tantrum bacause he can't win an argument..

[YouHelpFixIt]

It apears that the scottsdale cloner is throwing a Topix temper tantrum bacause he can't win an argument..

[Who Cares]

YouHelpFixIt wrote:

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It apears that the elkridge cloner is throwing a Topix temper tantrum bacause he can't win an argument..

You must really love this guy. Maybe you should write a poem about your love for him. Or send him some flowers. Nobody cares dude. You both are children and need to grow up. There is life beyond your mom's basement.

[YouHelpFixIt]

You post such inconsistencies. Stop the madness and control your anger.

[YouHelpFixIt]

I selected the username YouHelpFixIt so as to be uniquely identified on this board. Whereas I cannot stop you from using the same name or something close, I politely ask that refrain from using a name that may be mistaken for me.

Thanks