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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can think of AP exams as a reasonable expectation for HS students. It is neither the lowest or highest bar. APs are important because it hold teachers accountable. Who knows what teachers may be teaching if they are left to just do their own thing, especially in private schools. I'm all for the AP curriculum and teachers who can aligning in-depth learning objectives and assignments in addition to the what's required for the test.[/quote]

Public school districts all have standard curriculum maps that teachers must cover at different levels.  It's never "just do what you like" even at private schools if they are remotely organized. Teachers are accountable to their deans or directors, who should be checking every syllabus.

The difference is that teachers can stop and take the time to explore a topic in more depth instead of racing to make sure the kids have memorized 215 key terms for the test, most of which they will forget afterward anyway. The last 30-40 terms they cram in are not fundamental to their understanding the field like they will see it in college. Seeing it taught that way in high school puts them ahead.[/quote]

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