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[quote=Anonymous]1.  I'm sure more details/explanation will come out during curriculum night.

2.  Yes, I agree the some of the PP re: the value of an AP "credit" for a Precalc math class for kids who are ultimately going on to AP Calc BC.  I will be listening to the teachers for more info on this.  Why burn one of the six pre-paid AP fees for an exam that will have no college value for my student who will ultimately need Calc I, II and III for his degree?  The only value I see is that a good score on the AP Precalc exam as a junior will be some indication to colleges that he will do well in the Calc BC class he will be taking senior year (when the colleges are making their decisions).  But, does the exam score (if a 4 or 5) really tell Admissions Officers any more than the course grade?  I kind of doubt it b/c the AP exam covers less than the course (i.e. with only Alg II hons kids taking AP PreCalc, they are likely teaching all four units, but only three units are tested by College Board).  So, the course grade arguably includes more info about an applicant's math ability than the AP exam.

For me, the question is when should someone in AP Precalc take the exam or decline the exam.[/quote]

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