tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post932886983541477232..comments2024-03-27T11:28:13.401-06:00Comments on Education Matters: A win for Vitti with Advanced Placement tests. Updated Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-61458462368398328972014-07-24T14:03:30.481-06:002014-07-24T14:03:30.481-06:00I am torn about AP. I have students that traditio...I am torn about AP. I have students that traditionally did not qualify under the new regulations concerning GPA and FCAT; however, any student who has the desire should be able to take the class. I don't condone forcing kids to take AP classes, but limiting students if they want to take them is unethical. Sometimes, it is about the culture of the AP class, albeit not every AP class. A good AP teacher will cultivate a college-going environment with very motivated students; some students want that experience, and many do surprisingly well. I had the opportunity to encourage non-traditional students to take my AP class and most did well. Did they pass the test? Many did. Did some get a 2 instead of a 1? Yes, but those students are way more prepared for college than the average student in a standard class. Kids and parents should be able to choose the classes that they desire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com