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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It has been discussed before, often you hear the argument that IB slows down the top students. I think it has some merit if you look at the highest math sequence at RMIB for students entering HS: precalculus, AP Calculus BC, Multivariable, IB Analysis HL.

The gist of the criticism is that there’s too much overlap between Calculus BC and HL Analysis, the student would be better off with a dedicated statistics class or other higher level math.[/quote]
that's what mvc is for. Last year, DC said there were two or three MVC classes, and there were 30+ kids in each class.[/quote]

Still it’s a step down to go from Calculus BC and Multivariable to IB HL analysis because otherwise you won’t get the Diploma.
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? you don't have to take HL math.  You can always HL in something else.

Also, some kids take MVC and IB HL in the same year.

No one stated that IB is STEM heavy.  That's what Blair magnet is for.[/quote]

You don’t have to HL in math, but if you’re taking MVC, math is one of your interests, and you want to do your diploma in your strongest subjects.

You need chill a little. When someone offers a criticism of the IB program you seem to take it very personally, and assume there’s some kind of ill intent and vendetta against IB. There are legitimate criticisms from well intended posters that seem to strike a nerve with you and elicit an unwarranted vitriolic reaction.

The perceived rigor of SL classes and slowing down of advanced students are comments that show up often. It may not apply to your child, but some people share the concern, and want to see different perspectives and considerations when deciding on the high school for their kids.[/quote]
If you only want heavy math classes then IB is not for you. Go to Blair magnet.  No one stated that IBDP is a heavy STEM program. But, that doesn't mean that kids who are interested in STEM don't do IBDP.  That includes my DC, and most of their friend group.  All STEM majors in college.

Criticism of the program is fine where it's warranted, but you are criticizing something that is not even something that is the goal or purpose of the program.[/quote]

DP here and I just want to add that most of the IBDP graduates I know from our HS are STEM majors. [/quote]

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