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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Want to hear thoughts, from all perspectives.

I keep hearing that certain groups are under-represented in AAP.  [b]The question is whether FCPS should ensure the AAP population mirrors the overall FCPS student population, by percentages of race, gender, background, etc[/b].[/quote]

Nope, it shouldn't. That's the essence of meritocracy -- to measure things objectively, using exactly same standards for all.[/quote]

b/c everyone is given the exact same chance in society. This is America. [b]Everyone starts at the same starting line[/b]. So these standards valid b/c we are measuring everyone apples to apples essentially. [/quote]

Not everyone starts at the same starting line. Sad but true.  [/quote]

So how much do you want to compensate for that to make things "fair"?  With the CoGAT would it be 10 points?  20?[/quote]

How smart does one have to be in order to learn grade extensions that are only one level above?[/quote]

Ha - PRECISELY![/quote]

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