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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I believe that ib provides a higher level of college preparation because the testing requires more critical thinking and application of knowledge. of course, this is just the test not the classes themselves, but in our experience level of prep by the teacher was commensurate with the challenge of the exam. Let's take two examples of the written exams. First you have ap us history. The test has a multiple choice section and 2 or 3 essays. the essays are something like "list three acts imposed on the american colonies by the british and their effects" or "describe two social movements of the 1960s-70s in terms of their causes and effects." On the other hand the ib history essay questions require more abstract thinking and making a more nuanced argument. For example, the european history question might go something like "was the cause of ww1 primiarily nationalism, economics, or the alliance system?" or "how has warfare changed in the 20th century?" The difference, as I see it, is in the level of reasoning and application required to answer the questions. I believe a young person is best prepared for college with the latter style of examination/teaching philosophy if it is applied well. [/quote]

Gee, here is an example of an AP US History essay that DS had:

"Discuss the education of women between the American Revolution and the Civil War. "

I am not sure of the exact wording or what the caveats were--but I suspect it required a lot  more than just facts.  Not only that, but at least in the case of my DC, the teachers had them practice writing essays weekly.  That was one of the most important aspects of the class. 
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