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[quote=Anonymous]This is part of the problem.  The class did not have to be dumbed down to accommodate those children.  MCPS chose to do that.  They can even keep grade inflation, if they want.  What they could have done instead, is to grade on a sharp grading curve.  By grading on a curve that allowed kids who actually learned enough material to get a 5 on the AP test, an A, while giving most everyone in the class a B while only having a few/couple at the bottom with a C or worse.

This isn't a perfect solution either because so few MCPS classes grade on a curve that many students/parents would struggle with understanding how the 52% they got on the first test was a B and no one could get below MCPS's gentleman's 50%.  But is seems better than dumbing down the class when the point of having AP at all is to show students how much work goes into getting a 5 and therefore how much they need to improve their study habits to do really well in college.

"It reminds me of a certain AP class in my high-school. Many kids weren't qualified, but when their parents complained, the school made room. The downside was the class had to be dumbed down to accommodate said children. I can see both sides of this and there isn't a perfect solution short of unlimited funds and personal teachers."[/quote]

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